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President Biden marks 1 year anniversary of deadly January 6th insurrection with rebuke of former President Trump. [1]
Democrats mark January 6th insurrection warning it can happen again, Republicans largely amiss. [2]
Nationwide candlelight vigils planned to commemorate January 6th, call for voting rights protections.
Central Valley Democrat recounts his experience being trapped in the house chamber during January 6th. [3]
W.H.O. warns Omicron variant won't be the last COVID-19 mutation, until global vaccination campaign. [4]
COVID-19 surge in California causes staffing shortage in schools, hospitals, police and fire departments. [5]
Chicago schools close for 3rd day, as teachers union battles with school district over safety measures.
French lawmakers pass vaccine mandate to enter restaurants, spas, cinemas and domestic flights.
Chief of federal Bureau of Prisons resigns amidst prison scandals and handling of the pandemic.
California lawmakers introduce legislation to finance universal health care in the state--a tax on the wealthy. [6]
Photo of January 6th insurrection by Blink O'fanaye [7].
[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MARTINEZ_Insurrection_Anniversary.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ALFANDARY-ON-CAPITOL-INSURRECTION.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Valley-Reflections-on-the-Insurrection.mp3
[4] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ALFANDARY-ON-WHO.mp3
[5] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AANESTAD-ON-COVID-19.mp3
[6] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SINGLE-PAYER-FINAL.mp3
[7] https://www.flickr.com/photos/blinkofanaye/