Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
President Joe Biden unsure whether Democrats can pass voting rights legislation, amidst filibuster debate. [1]
+100 mayors sign letter urging legislation to protect voting rights.
12 members of far right group Oath Keepers charged with sedition for January 6th attack on U.S. capitol.
Republican Kevin McCarthy refuses to cooperate with House panel investigating January 6th attack.
Supreme Court rejects President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers, upholds mandate for health care workers.
President Biden beefs up military medical personnel, COVID-19 tests and N95 masks to respond to surge. [2]
Navient settles predatory student loan suit for $1.85 billion, impacting debts of 350,000 borrowers. [3]
Nurses hold nationwide day of action to oppose relaxing of COVID-19 safety measures, amidst surge. [4]
Essential workers in California demand reinstatement of paid sick leave amidst COVID-19 surge.
[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MARTINEZ_Voting_Filibuster_Bunnies.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MERICLE-ON-BIDEN.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BUMP-ON-STUDENT-LOAN-SETTLEMENT-FINAL.mp3
[4] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AANESTAD-ON-NURSES-CORRECTION.mp3