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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Department of Justice offering cash rewards for turning in leftist to FBI for “domestic terrorism”, targeting immigrant and trans rights advocates; Barbara Lee vs Trump lawsuit over January 6 insurrection goes to court, as Trump claims immunity; Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs; Gaza's oldest university reopens amid massive destruction of Gaza schools and universities; Report says famine in Gaza has been pushed back, but situation remains critical as 2/3 of children suffer severe food poverty; Pope Leo XIV names pro-immigrant pastor as bishop of diocese where Trump's Mar a Lago is located The post Justice Department offering bounty for turning in leftist to FBI; Barbara Lee vs Trump lawsuit over January 6 insurrection goes to court – December 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Capital Pride Parade 2018 Photo: Ted Eytan Trump administration announces ban on transgender care for minors, with threat to cut funds to hospitals that don't comply; Bay area school districts consider school closures, as parents and educators fear disruption; Republican bill to amend Endangered Species Act could threaten endangered species; Oakland approves contract for license plate surveillance despite residents' fears of misuse by ICE; Trump speech claims he's fixing economy Biden broke, at odds with facts; The post Trump administration to ban transgender care for minors; Bay area school districts consider school closures – December 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump in Oval Office, 2020 Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs; Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address claiming economic turnaround, as polls show public frustration; House passes health bill without Affordable Care Act subsidies as 4 Republicans join Dems supporting subsidy extension; Trump administration dismantling National Center for Atmospheric Research, home of largest federal research program on climate change The post Trump announces blockade of Venezuela; Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address claiming economic turnaround – December 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Barbara Johns Plaque at Virginia Capitol, photo: Leonard Woody Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF, over 40 arrested; Oakland considers Police Dept contract with private surveillance company as opponents cite past surveillance abuses; Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; US Capitol replaces Robert E Lee statue with one of Barbara Rose Johns, who at 16 led student strike against segregated schools; Trump administration says president's White House ballroom project is matter of national security The post Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF; Oakland considers Police contract with private surveillance company – December 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Bill of Rights Plaque, photo Davy Jones Brady United advocate discusses gun violence in wake of deadly Brown University mass shooting; Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service based on scientific evidence, as alternative to federal health advice; Refuse Fascism movement holds protest near White House to deliver People's Indictment charging undemocratic practices; US Justice Department and California in court over GOP challenge to new congressional redistricting map; UN chief Guterres urges harnessing 3 “powerful forces for positive change”: young people, women and girls, and people of faith; December 15 is anniversary of Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791 The post Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service as alternative to federal health advice; Brady United advocate discusses gun violence after Brown University mass shooting – December 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Flooding in Gaza kills at least 14, with 795,000 displaced Palestinians at risk, as Israel blocks shelter supplies; Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump, but not be nostalgic for status quo that failed so many; Santa Clara County bars ICE from using property for immigration enforcement; Judge okays DA dropping case against San Leandro police officer for fatal shooting of Steven Taylor; Sunday marks International Day Against Colonialism In All Its Forms And Manifestations The post Displaced Palestinians at risk from deadly flooding in Gaza; Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump – December 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Obama signs ACA in 2010 Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan that could have eliminated 2 democratic house seats; Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act health costs to skyrocket; Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends immigration crackdown at Senate hearing as protesters chant Stop ICE raids; Venezuela blasts US seizure of oil tanker as piracy, as White House demands Venezuela president resign; UN says Gaza health system for mothers, newborn “decimated” with Israeli destruction of almost all hospitals The post Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan; Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act costs to skyrocket – December 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, amid controversial boat strike campaign and military escalation; Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Dem and GOP bills both expected to fail; Family of man killed by San Leandro police files complaint after DA drops charges against officer; California lawmakers move to restore crisis lifeline for LGBTQ+ youths after federal government eliminates it; Supreme court considering Alabama appeal to execute man with intellectual disabilities; December 10 is Human Rights Day, marking anniversary of landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights The post US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela; Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies – December 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo by Brian Sowards Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits as midterm congressional elections approach; Report finds gaps in community protections when oil refineries close; SF Supervisor Mahmood introduces Safe Cities Blueprint Package to bar ICE from using city property; New Illinois law protects immigrants from immigration enforcement near courts, hospitals, universities, and day care; December 9 is International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, and of the Prevention of this Crime The post Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits; SF Supervisor introduces measure to bar ICE from using city property – December 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo Joe Ravi CC-BY-SA 3.0 Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power to fire independent federal agency members; House to vote this week on $900 billion Defense bill, $8 billion more than Trump requested for Pentagon; SF could lose $400 million under Big Beautiful Bill, could push SF deficit to 1 billion, as city considers new tax on “overpaid CEOs”; Nurses, healthcare organizations and Dem Rep Laura Friedman push back against fed cuts to student aid for some healthcare students; UN launches global humanitarian appeal, asking countries for 1% of what the spend on military; National parks ending free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth, instead adding Trump's birthday The post Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power over federal agencies; House to vote on $900 billion Defense bill – December 8, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal immigration policies spark push-back from residents as democrats push legislation to rein in the raids; Richmond teachers strike over pay, staffing and student support; Supreme court allows Texas redistricting plan to be used in next year's election; New York Times sues to stop Pentagon rules on journalists who cover military; World Meteorological Organization says Arab region heating at twice global average The post Federal immigration policies spark pushback; Richmond teachers strike over pay, staffing and student support – December 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo Ted Eytan Trump pick to head NASA gets second confirmation hearing after nomination pulled then reinstated; New Democratic Coalition announces health plan including protecting ACA subsidies; Senators discuss Russian abductions of Ukrainian children, legislative responses; Family of Colombian fisherman files human rights complaint over US boat strike that killed him; Trump's name added to building of US Institute of Peace that DOGE tried to dismantle The post New Democratic Coalition unveils health plan with ACA protections; Senators discuss Russian abductions of Ukrainian children – December 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Venezuelan flag Trump wants ground attacks on Venezuela, as controversy swirls over attacks on alleged drug boats; 12 year old Gaza girl suffers faints, nightmares, lung surgery, as family seeks aid after deaths of her siblings in Israeli attacks during ceasefire; “Evict ICE Not Us” activists interrupt Board of Supervisors meeting to demand eviction protections for immigrants; SF sues ultraprocessed foods manufacturer, alleging company knew products harmful and addictive; Trump administration to withhold SNAP food benefits in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week; Trump Administration renames “National Renewable Energy Laboratory”, deleting “Renewable” and “Energy” – now it's “National Laboratory of the Rockies” The post Trump proposes ground attacks on Venezuela; “Evict ICE Not Us” demands LA enact eviction protections for immigrants – December 2, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lawmakers opening investigations after US double-strike near Venezuela that destroyed boat, then finished off survivors; Activists raising awareness of Amazon contracts for technology used in immigration raids; Food prices causing worries in wake of federal government shutdown; December 1 is World AIDS Day, though US government is not observing occasion; Native American actor Elaine Miles detained by ICE in Seattle after agents tell her tribal ID card “looked fake”; 200 protesters foil ICE raid in NYC by blocking parking garage where agents assembled The post Lawmakers open investigations after US strikes destroy boat, then kill survivors; Activists protest Amazon technology contracts for immigration raids – December 1, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Shoppers worry about holiday season food prices in wake of government shutdown chaos; Veterans for Peace releases video defending calls for military service members to not obey illegal orders; Fresno development plan faces public opposition over sprawl vs farmland; Defense Secretary Hegseth wants to cut support for Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts of America, claims it fosters “gender confusion”; 21 states sue Trump administration over ending SNAP food aid for some lawful permanent residents, California AG Bonta says it's like notes from the Grinch The post Food price worries up after government shutdown; Vets for Peace supports call for troops to not obey illegal orders – November 26, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelensky ready to meet with Trump to discuss revised US peace plan for Ukraine; Bipartisan bill in House of Representatives would create grant program to boost safety in public transit; Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys, may also have accidentally issued blanket pardon for all 2020 voter fraud; Gaza facing worst economic collapse ever, wiping out decades of progress, according to UN report; November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People The post Zelensky to meet Trump to discuss revised Ukraine peace plan; Bipartisan bill would create federal grant program for public transit safety – November 25, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US-backed Ukraine peace plan amended after complaints it favors Russia; British lawmakers question BBC over interview edits after Trump threatens billion-dollar lawsuit; US-Israel backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation shuts operations, Hamas leader calls for accountability for civilians killed seeking aid; COP-30 climate summit ends, UN chief Guterres says “gap between where we are and what science demands remains dangerously wide”; Reggae pioneer and actor Jimmy Cliff dies at 81, starred in film “The Harder They Come”, songs included “Many Rivers to Cross” and “You Can Get It If You Really Want”; The post US-backed Ukraine peace plan amended to remove key Russian demands; British lawmakers question BBC over Trump interview edits – November 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo: Kiara Worth Trump administration proposed new oil drilling off coasts of California and Florida for first time in decades; Desperate Gaza residents skeptical of UN-approved peace plan backed by Trump; UN chief urges countries to act quickly on climate crisis, as fire burns several COP-30 buildings, disrupting negotiations; Affordable Care Act subsidies for 22 million people set to expire, eligibility expansions at risk without action by Congress; Tipping Point report describes rapid surge in poverty, likely to worsen due to Big Beautiful Bill cuts; November 20 is World Children's Day, World Philosophy Day, and 80th anniversary of Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity The post UN chief urges quick climate action as fire disrupts COP-30 negotiations; Gaza residents skeptical of UN-approved peace plan – November 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN chief, Brazil's president make push for climate action as COP-30 summit enters final days; Democrats propose bill to tackle housing costs, as Americans struggle with cost of housing, food, utilities and more; ICE action in West Oakland leads to “secure school protocol”, Mayor Lee says Oakland stands with immigrants; Republican Senator Cornyn blames democrats, left-wing activists, “lunatics” for alleged crusade against ICE; AFSCME ends 2-day strike at University of California system, says fight is far from over; UN report says ending world hunger would cost less than 1% of global military spending The post ICE action near Oakland schools triggers protests; Republican Senator Cornyn blames democrats, “lunatics” for alleged crusade against ICE – November 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump welcomes first visit of Saudi prince since 2018 murder of journalist Khashoggi by Saudi agents; KPFA speaks with leader of human rights group founded by journalist Khashoggi; Congress overwhelmingly passes Epstein Files Transparency Act after Trump drops opposition; Pesticides use in schools increasing, agricultural communities call for protections from carcinogens; SF Senator Wiener introduces No Kings Act to hold officials accountable for rights violations; AFSCME ends 2-day strike at University of California system, says fight is far from over; Court blocks Texas from using republican redistricting map, TX governor vows Supreme Court appeal; November 18 is World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence The post Congress overwhelmingly passes Epstein Files Transparency Act; Pesticides use in California schools on the rise – November 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Foto: Jonas Pereira/Agência Senado UN Security Council passes Gaza peace with “Board of Peace” headed by Trump; COP 30 Climate Summit hears small island nation calls for stronger action on global warming; Weekend immigration raids in Charlotte NC trigger protests over aggressive tactics; Judge injunction blasts Trump cuts to university research funding, as critics say universities capitulating to Trump; Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surged during Gaza war, according to Physicians for Human Rights Israel; UN marks anniversary of Srebenica Genocide at new memorial, reminder of 1995 massacre and UN's failure to stop it; Greece marks anniversary of 1973 student uprising against US-backed military dictatorship The post UN Security Council passes Gaza peace resolution; COP 30 Climate Summit hears small island nation calls for stronger action – November 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo: Ted Eytan Football coach killed in Oakland's second fatal school shooting in 2 days; Shutdown agreement promises vote on Affordable Care act subsidies, many Democrats skeptical; Berkeley license plate readers, police surveillance used by ICE in possible violation of city sanctuary law; SF guaranteed income pilot program pays single mothers for childcare work to help women leave sex work, violent relationships; Saturday is America Recycles Day, a national observance to reduce waste; Border czar Homan says “Catholic church is wrong” after US bishops criticize US immigration enforcement and profiling The post Dems divided over Affordable Care Act vote promise by Republicans; ICE using Berkeley police surveillance data – November 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. COP-30 Climate Summit turns focus to Health on Day 4 of meetings; Bay area congressmember Huffman discusses shutdown, Prop 50, Epstein files; State senators look at SNAP food aid in wake of shutdown, recent GOP legislation; More than a thousand musicians and labels join musician-led boycott of Israel, “No Music for Genocide”; Novemver 13 is “World Kindness Day,” created in 1998 by “World Kindness Movement” coalition of non-profit organizations The post COP-30 Climate Summit turns focus to health issues; State senators look at SNAP food aid in wake of shutdown – November 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo: Kiara Worth Activists paddle to COP-30 climate summit with call for solidarity in climate struggle as nations fall short; Court strikes down LA warning against false complaints against police officers, calling it biased; Democrat Adelita Grijalva finally sworn in as congressmember, promptly signs petition to release Epstein files; Primatologist and environmental activist Jane Goodall celebrated at memorial service at Washington National Cathedral;; Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Trump administration's Chicago immigration raids Tuberculosis cases continue to rise worldwide, US cases at highest level in more than a decade The post Activist flotilla paddles to COP-30 climate summit with call for solidarity; Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in 50 days after election to House – November 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. World War II Veteran Decries Authoritarian Backslide; The President of Syria Met with President Donald Trump to Discuss Diplomatic Relations; Harsh Words but Little Violence Between Protestors and Attendees at Turning USA's UC Berkeley Stop; Family Allege Cover Up of Police Killing a Woman in Contra Costa County; AI Stocks Lose $1.1 Trillion as Concerns of AI Bubble and Ripple Effects Grow The post Turning Point USA's Berkeley Stop Sparks Protests; Bay Area Family Alleges Police Cover Up – November 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Turning Point USA makes stop at UC Berkeley after death of founder Charlie Kirk; Republicans reject Schumer plan to reopen government, extend ACA subsidies for 1 year; Bay area advocates challenge ICE courthouse arrests and conditions in holding cells after report cites abuse; 71,000 tons of unexploded ordinance amid rubble killing and injuring civilians including children as Gazans return from displacement; County agencies, food banks move to pick up slack amid government shutdown The post 8 Democrats Join Republicans to Reopen Government; Bay Area Advocates Challenge ICE Over Courthouse Arrests – November 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California sending big delegation to COP-30, as federal government skips the summit; SF expanding wifi to Chinatown, SF's densest neighborhood with low internet access; Republicans reject Schumer plan to reopen government, extend ACA subsidies for 1 year; Cornell becomes 5th university to strike deal with Trump in order to restore federal funding; Conservative “Turning Point USA” to end national tour at UC Berkeley on Monday; Defense secretary Hegseth shifts Pentagon weapons purchasing to wartime footing; Pope Leo XIV says there needs to be “deep reflection” on the way US treats migrants The post California sending large delegation to COP-30 climate summit; Cornell becomes 5th university to strike deal with Trump – November 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. photo: Lara Murillo   Senate committee debates Affordable Care Act health coverage as millions face massive price hikes; Extension of ACA tax credits is at center of federal government shutdown stalemate; Senate votes down war powers resolution aimed at blocking war on Venezuela; World leaders gather in Brazil for COP-30 climate summit, UN chief says time for implementation, “no more greenwashing”; November 6th is “International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict” The post Senate votes down war powers resolution to block Venezuela war; world leaders gather for COP-30 climate summit in Brazil – November 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump's return to office, dealing rebuke to Trump and GOP policies; Senate confirms Trump nominee Tung to federal appeals court for 9th Circuit, covering California and western states; Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump tariff powers as it holds lengthy court hearing; UCLA faculty to pack courthouse for lawsuit over Trump demands on higher education; Activists call for review of Berkeley art student Timothy Charles Lee death, ruled suicide 40 years ago; UN launches “catch-up” immunization for Gaza children who missed vaccination due to war   The post Democrats sweep first general elections since Trump's return to office; Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariff powers at court hearing – November 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Zohran Kwame Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election; Government shutdown now tied for longest ever at 35 days; CA Secretary of State Weber discusses Prop 50, California elections, says Please vote don't be afraid; Bay area residents voice opinions on Prop 50; Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa, strongest Atlantic hurricane to ever hit land; SF resolution calls for county control of driverless car rules after Waymo robotaxi hits pet cat The post Federal government shutdown now tied for longest ever; Death toll rises after Hurricane Melissa – November 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo by Chuck Welch California to deploy monitors to watch federal election monitors amid fears of voter suppression; Californians vote Tuesday on Prop 50, redistricting measure responds to Republican mid-term redistricting efforts; Trump administration partially funds SNAP food aid as government shutdown continues; Advocates accuse ICE of violating language rights of migrant detainees; States challenge Trump policy on student loan forgiveness they say weaponizes government; Supreme Court hears arguments on supervised release for prisoners who escape prison The post Californians voting Tuesday on Prop 50 redistricting measure; Trump partially funds SNAP as government shutdown continues – November 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Gray Wolf II 2 courts order Trump to use contingency funds to keep SNAP food aid flowing; Human rights advocate discusses genocide in Sudan and world apathy; Fragile Gaza ceasefire continues, but peace remains elusive as killings continue; Grey wolves making comeback in CA a century after they were wiped out; East bay officials take steps to keep food aid flowing during federal government shutdown The post 2 courts order Trump to fund SNAP food aid; Grey wolves making a comeback in CA – October 31, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. ACA health insurance costs skyrocketing, putting hospitals and 24 million people at risk of losing coverage; Jury convicts cop who shot woman who called 911, critics say 2nd degree murder charge was too little; UN blasts attacks in Sudan after nearly 500 killed in maternity hospital massacre; NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani, would be city's first Muslim mayor; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing; Trump tells Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons tests for first time in 30 years, UN warns of nuclear proliferation The post UN blasts Sudan attacks after 460 killed in maternity hospital massacre; NYC on verge of electing social democrat Mamdani – October 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out in government shutdown; San Francisco creating food aid program as federal SNAP set to run out of funds this weekend; San Jose passes measures to ban ICE agents from hiding identity, and bar use of city property for immigration enforcement; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal plans for offshore oil and gas leasing; Council on American Islamic Relations urges court to end INS detention of British journalist Sami Hamdi The post Republicans reject Dem bill to keep SNAP food aid from running out; Santa Cruz leaders oppose federal offshore oil and gas leasing – October 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid during shutdown; Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain, Dems prepare legislation to keep food aid flowing; Zimbabwe security agents reportedly bomb site of news conference critical of plan to extend President's term beyond constitutional 2-term limit; House republicans say Biden administration actions void because of alleged autopen misuse; Governor Newsom tells Prop 50 donors “you can stop donating” as budget goals met, measure leading in polls The post Shutdown enters 4th week of stalemate as more people feel pain; 23 states including CA file lawsuit over suspension of SNAP food aid – October 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US Capitol Food aid set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues, Democrats call it cruel and totalitarian; “Survival International” report says “uncontacted indigenous groups” could vanish in a decade under threats from logging, mining, climate; UN chief Guterres says climate goal “on real life support”, calls on rich countries to step up; UN Women report says sweeping aid cuts jeopardizing organizations fighting violence against women and girls; California to deploy monitors to watch over federal election monitors, State AG Bonta says “we can't be naïve, the Republican party asked for the US DoJ to come in” The post Food aid for millions set to run out November 1, as federal shutdown continues – October 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Gazan families living in makeshift tents as organizations call for Israel to allow more supplies; Trump escalating in Caribbean with aircraft carrier strike group, more boat bombings, as Venezuela leader pleas for peace; Valley farmers blast raids and deportations of undocumented workers, back Dignity Act path for workers to stay; Students at 50 California high schools hold walk-out urging lawmakers to pass Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act; October 24 is “United Nations Day”, also beginning of UN's annual Disarmament Week The post Trump sends aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean as Venezuela leader pleas for peace; Students walk out of high schools to support Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act – October 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Protesters at Alameda Coast Guard base (photo: AP) Trump calls off San Francisco deployment, questions remain about whether Oakland is targeted; San Franciscans rally at Embarcadero to oppose possible deployment in SF; Federal shutdown enters Day 23 as Republicans blast Marxists and Dems blame Republicans for not negotiating; Hunger in Gaza remains “catastrophic” despite ceasefire, WHO chief says “crisis is far from over and needs are immense”; Voting turnout in Prop 50 special election near that of presidential elections with 3.4 million ballots cast so far, November 4th is deadline The post Trump calls off San Francisco deployment; Federal shutdown enters Day 23 with no negotiations in sight – October 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Coast Guard Island, Alameda 100 federal immigration agents staging at Alameda Coast Guard base ahead of expected  major immigration operation; SF Mayor Lurie signs directive to support immigrant communities and peaceful protests; Democratic congress members warn of closed clinics and higher health costs as federal shutdown continues; Democrat Merkley gives marathon 22 hour senate speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president; World Court rules Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza The post Federal immigration agents in Alameda ahead of expected immigration operation; Senator Merkley gives 22 hour speech warning of threat to democracy from authoritarian president – October 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Image: Kaz Vorpal Federal shutdown enters 4th week as Dems hold out for extension of healthcare subsidies; California and SF officials blast Trump threats to send military to SF, calling it grab for unquestioned power; SF court clerks picket after voting to authorize what would be second strike in 2 years; British “Guardian” reports CIA playing key intelligence role in strikes on boats near Venezuela; Students win lawsuit against Pentagon to restore books on race and gender banned from military base libraries The post Federal shutdown entering 4th week, still no end in sight; California, SF officials blast Trump threats to send in military – October 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. NYC No Kings protest, photo by Rhododendrites Federal government shutdown enters day 20 as Republicans blast No Kings rallies as Marxist; 7 million attend No Kings protests nationwide, largest in US history, including events in San Francisco; Central valley No Kings protests send message no place for tyrants; More No Kings in Southern California; Hundreds of thousands join Washington DC protests, including Senator Bernie Sanders; Pleasanton, Livermore No Kings protests include criticism of immigration raids, as organizers plan future protests; Democrat Adam Smith (D-WA) calls for congressional hearing on Trump's strikes on Venezuelan boats The post 7 Million attend No Kings Rallies across US; Federal government shutdown enters day 20 – October 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. NY mayoral candidates attack front-runner, progressive Mamdani, in debate as Cuomo tries political comeback; US bombs another Venezuelan boat, experts doubt “invasion” claims while lawmakers introduce bill to halt attacks; Kaiser strike at 500 sites is largest in 50-year history of nurses and health workers union; Central Valley's “Salt of the Earth” celebrates diversity and inclusion through food and culture; UN observes “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty”, UN chief Guterres calls poverty a “systemic failure” The post US bombs another Venezuelan boat, taking 2 survivors; Kaiser strike at 500 sites is largest in 50-year history of union– October 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. World Food Day 2007 bronze Pope says international community must not turn away from hunger, as UN observes World Food Day; California launches landmark plan to sell insulin pens for $11, Governor Newsom says “Best in the nation, nothing comes close”; Trump prepares to use IRS to go after left-leaning groups, Wall Street Journal says targets include major Democratic donors; Trump considering revamp of US refugee system to favor white South Africans, English speakers, and Europeans opposed to migration; Crowd-sourced “Defending Our Neighbors” fund aims to raise $30 million to provide free legal representation for immigrants; British Library reissues Oscar Wilde's library card, 130 years after it was revoked when Wilde was imprisoned for homosexuality The post UN observes World Food Day; California to sell insulin pens for $11 beginning January 1 – October 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court building Federal government shutdown enters 3rd week as Trump threatens paychecks and federal workers; Democrats, Congressional Hispanic Caucus demand Speaker Johnson swear in Congressmember-elect Adelita Grijalva; Supreme Court hears case that could gut Voting Rights Act and up-end mid-term congressional elections; Greenhouse gases hit record high, raising concerns of cascading tipping points and health of planet; The post Trump threatens paychecks and federal workers as government shutdown enters 3rd week; Supreme Court hears case that could gut Voting Rights Act – October 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Insulin pen Hope and fear in Gaza as hostages, prisoners released on day 4 of ceasefire, but Israel limits aid into Gaza; Health workers launch 5-day strike against Kaiser, largest workplace action in history of union; California caps insulin copay at $35, becoming 29th state to cap cost of insulin; Trump trade wars hurting farmers as tariffs cut US farm exports by $800 million; ICE use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment The post Hope and fear in Gaza as hostages, prisoners released on day 4 of ceasefire; California caps Insulin copay at $35, becoming 29th state to cap cost of insulin – October 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 2011 Nobel Peace Prize medal image: ProtoplasmaKid/Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY-SA 4.0 United Nations ready to ramp up aid to Gaza following new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize for defending democracy in Venezuela; Mass firings begin on Day 10 of government shutdown, Trump says firings will be “democrat-oriented”; State school test scores up for first time in years, while gender and wealth gaps grow; US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor ceasefire, will not enter Gaza The post United Nations ready to ramp up aid to Gaza; Venezuelan opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize – October 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.