0:08 – Who’s behind the protests against shelter-in-place? Jason Wilson (@jason_a_w) is a journalist covering right-wing groups and white nationalist violence, usually for the Guardian. His latest piece is ‘The rightwing groups behind wave of protests against Covid-19 restrictions.’ 0:34 – What’s happening with testing? Ask a scientist. Gregg Gonsalves (@gregggonsalves) is the co-director of … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. San Francisco Supervisor calls for universal Covid-19 testing for homeless people and staff in homeless shelters.
We continue our conversation with Dr. Armen Henderson, an African-American doctor in Miami who was handcuffed outside his home while preparing for a volunteer shift to help protect homeless people from the spread of COVID-19. The encounter has sparked widespread outrage, and Miami’s police chief has now tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-isolation. Dr Henderson … Continued
During the COVID-19 statewide shutdown Community Violence Solutions, the Rape Crisis Center of Contra Costa and Marin County. will continue to provide crisis interventions services and resources to survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking. For help call our 24/7 crisis line 1-800-670-7273. To volunteer contact Veronica Boutelle at [email protected].
How is the lockdown in India impacting India’s over 400 million working poor? What has already been the terrifying consequences of the overnight lockdown on March 25th, without an adequate relief plan or measures taken to ensure daily wage laborers can afford to stay at home and practice social distancing? APEX Express producer Preeti Mangala … Continued
Today on the Show As the Coronavirus ravages the globe, it’s seems a perfect time for the Israeli state to expand its already vast surveillance powers. Also as South Dakota is ravaged by multiple outbreaks of Covid19, we’ll got to Sioux Falls to get a report on the impact of hundreds of workers and their … Continued
0:08 – Trump cuts WHO funding, and G20 announces debt suspension for 76 developing nations Nadia Daar (@nadiadaar) is the head of the Washington DC office of Oxfam International. 0:34 – Q&A: Healthcare and insurance available in California Peter Lee is the Executive Director of California’s health benefit exchange, “Covered California” (@CoveredCAnews) Anthony Wright (@aewright) … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Donald Trump pressures congress to approve nominees during pandemic. President Trump faces backlash for halting World Health Organization funding. New York now requires face masks, could last up to 18 months. Senate Democrats propose $30 billion … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Donald Trump reiterates his power to reopen economy, then backtracks. President Trump meets with survivors of coronavirus and touts untested drug. Governors outline criteria for reopening economy. Proposal to keep postal service afloat would add baking … Continued
0:08 – How COVID-19 has broken out in Bay Area nursing homes Annie Sciacca (@AnnieSciacca) is a reporter with the Bay Area News Group. 0:21 – Adante Pointer is an attorney with John Burris Law, preparing a lawsuit over the death of an 87-year-old man at Gateway Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hayward. 0:34 – Q&A: … Continued
