By Ariel Boone (@arielboone), KPFA elections reporter OAKLAND, CA – California is one of only ten states that ban affirmative action by public institutions. Voters put that ban into the state’s constitution in 1996. But that could change this fall, when voters get a chance to overturn the ban with Proposition 16. Affirmative action … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate Republicans and Democrats continue to spar over coronavirus relief aid. President Donald Trump pushes his Attorney General to investigate rival Joe Biden. Latino voting block outnumbers the African American block for first time. Governor Gavin Newsom … Continued
Today on the Show: We’ll check in to see how the battle to vote is going in the swing state of Wisconsin, now experiencing a viral surge: Also Over 2,000 movement leaders, scholars, journalists and people of conscience announce their support for Denver anti-racist organizers facing decades in prison on bogus federal charges. And we’ll … Continued
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. [Image Description: A screenshot of a zoom meeting with six people smiling at the camera. the top of the graphic reads … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett refuses to weigh in on climate change, a “controversial” issue. California Republican Party refuses to stop ballot harvesting, despite outcry. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell debates Democratic challenger Amy McGrath. Supreme … Continued
Special programming from Upfront of the Senate Judiciary Confirmation Hearing of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court of the United States with hosts Cat Brooks and Mitch Jeserich. Guest: Adele Stan is a columnist for The American Prospect and the editor of Right Wing Watch. a project of People For the American Way. She … Continued
Housing is front and center in San Francisco’s state senate race, where a prolific legislator faces a left-flank challenger who’s secured enough funding and endorsements to pose a serious threat. We speak to both candidates about how their politics would shape California’s response to its housing crisis. Plus: everything you need to know about the … Continued
Listen to the full radio report here, first aired October 7, 2020: By Ariel Boone (@arielboone), KPFA elections reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – “Do not wait. If you can vote early, please vote early this year.” That was the primary message of Sam Mahood, press secretary for California Secretary of State Alex Padilla. Mahood declined to … Continued
0:08 – What the right is telling itself Trump and COVID, also the Republicans’ push to suppress the vote Adele Stan (@AddieStan) is a columnist for The American Prospect, and editor of RightWingWatch.org a project of People For the American Way. She also shares her experience of having COVID and being a “long hauler,” dealing … Continued
Governor Gavin Newsom Updates Wildfire and Covid-19 Responses. Supreme Court Returns As Senate Battle Over Ginsburg Replacement Expected. President Trump Returns to White House Following Hospitalization For Covid. Melting Arctic Ice Impacts Alaskan Natives’ Way of Life.
