Since the 2011 revolutions, Tunisia has been seen as the most successful democracy in the Arab world. But at the moment it tethering at the edge of what some people call have called a constitutional coup. Here is what happened, on July 25th, after a day of protest over the government’s handling of the covid-19 … Continued
On today’s show: 0:08 – First day of school starts for Oakland Unified School District on Monday August 9th. Sailaja Suresh, Senior Director of Strategic Projects & Initiatives at OUSD, and Chaz García, 27 year veteran OUSD elementary school teacher, and OEA’s 2nd Vice President join us to discuss how educators are preparing for re-opening … 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. Powerleegirls Hosts Miko Lee & Jalena Keane-Lee present Holding Our History, a #NeverAgain series overview on the Japanese American incarceration during … Continued
Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 on Upfront: Biden administration re-news Title 42, which allows the expelling of migrants at the border. We go to the COVID-19 front-lines, reporting on the spike of delta variant cases. PG&E discloses that their equipment may be responsible for the ‘Dixie Fire’ in Northern California. Oakland’s Black Arts Movement District Festival … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Investigation finds sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor credible; calls mount for him to resign. CDC institutes new eviction moratorium for counties with increasing COVID-19 infection rates. Senate debates ending two decades old Authorization for Use … Continued
CDC Says at Least 70 Percent US Adults Have Gotten At Least One Covid Shot. Bay Area Health Officials Announce New Indoor Mask Mandate As New Infections Surge. US To Expand Classifications Of Afghan Civilians Eligible For Asylum. Eviction Moratorium Expires Amid New Covid Case Spike. Schumer Calls For Start of Debate on Bipartisan $1 … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden announces pandemic work requirements for federal workers and contractors. World Health Organization warns African countries under vaccinated. Texas Democrats testify at House hearing on state bills to limit voting rights. Federal eviction moratorium expires … Continued
We speak with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D. a lead researcher on the Virulent Hate Project. The Virulent Hate Project is an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report (PDF) from the project focuses on the nature of anti-Asian racism reported by the news media … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issue new mask wearing guidelines as COVID-19 cases soar. Capitol police describe violence and bigotry during January 6th insurrection at a House Select Committee hearing. Senate Democrats make last ditch effort … Continued
Biden Announces End of Year Final US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq. Governor Newsom Says State Employees Must Be Vaccinated or Covid Tested. Fire Crews Continue Fighting Bootleg and Other Western Wildfires. Human Rights Activists Protest Extra Judicial Killings At San Francisco Philippine Consulate. Final Florida Condominium Collapse Victim Identified, Bringing Fatality Total to 98.
