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April 07Iran agrees to 2-week truce and opening of Hormuz Strait; Refuse Fascism organizing protests against Trump’s war threats – April 7, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump pulls back threat to end a civilization, after Iran agrees to 2 week truce and opening of Hormuz;
Islamic, Middle East advocacy groups blast Trump’s war rhetoric as “off the rails” language of fear and humiliation;
“Refuse Fascism” activists organizing against “fascist lunatic” Trump’s war threats with emergency protests across country;
CA Senate committee hears bill making it felony for older minors to harass, coerce younger children online;
NYC mayor Mamdani announces prison health reforms, looking forward to closure of notorious Rikers Island jail;
Trump’s Board of Peace gives Hamas ultimatum to disarm this week;
Environmental groups ask appeals court to lift halt on closing Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center
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April 06Trump threatening massive Tuesday attacks on Iran; activists say Marin sheriff violating CA sanctuary protections – April 6, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump celebrates rescue of F-15 aviator as he threatens massive attacks on Iran Tuesday;
Artemis astronauts break distance record with lunar fly-by mission;
Activists say Marin violating state sanctuary protections by referring residents to ICE;
Assembly bill would allow Mixed Martial Arts ad funding funds to pay for retirement fund;
Democratic Reps Jayapal, Jackson meet with Cuba’s president, call for end to US blockade of country;
UN calls for international support as Cuba faces humanitarian crises due to energy blockade
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April 03Iran shoots down F-15 fighter as Trump says with more time can open Hormuz and “take the oil”; CA rep Simon blasts Trump war, budget proposals – April 3, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Iran shoots down F-15 fighter, Trump hints escalation, as war threatens regional health and world energy, food security;
East Bay congressmember Lateefah Simon blasts billion-dollar a day war, Trump budget requests;
State AG Bonta sues to block Trump executive order limiting mail voting;
Supreme court hears case on jury selection, claims of tainted jury in Mississippi capital murder case;
SF launches “Strong Starts” program to reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant health;
Trump proposes $1.5 trillion military budget hike, with 10% cuts to domestic programs;
Sunday April 5th marks International Day of Conscience, highlighting the need to uphold the values of peace, tolerance and solidarity
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April 02UN chief says Iran war will end “when leaders choose dialog over destruction”; Commission approves Trump’s White House ballroom, despite court order to halt construction – April 2, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
UN chief Guterres says Iran war will end “when leaders choose dialog over destruction”;
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace forum paints grim picture of Iran war and its aftermath;
Commission approves Trump’s White House ballroom construction, despite court order to halt controversial project;
HHS Secretary Kennedy launches $134 million effort to research microplastics in water, some activists remain skeptical;
State snowpack survey lowest April results lowest on record, raising concerns over drought and fire season;
Trump loyalist Pam Bondi out as Attorney General, led investigations of Trump enemies and handling of Epstein files
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April 01British leader Starmer says UK won’t join Trump’s war; Supreme Court hears case on Trump’s Executive Order to end “birthright citizenship” – April 1, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
British leader Starmer says UK won’t join Trump’s war, as Trump threatens withdrawal from NATO;
Supreme Court hears case on Trump’s Executive Order to end “birthright citizenship”;
Big city mayors urge Governor Newsom not to cut state’s Homelessness fund;
Trump gives Iran war address, says nearing completion in 2-3 weeks, after we “bring them back to stone ages”; DAWN responds.
UN human rights chief Turk blasts “severe restrictions on free speech” in Middle East, citing “climate of fear” unleashed by multiple conflicts and crises
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March 31 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – March 31, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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March 30Trump threatens Iran as he claims negotiations going well; 8 million turn out for No Kings protests – March 30, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, one killed by drone after she survived first strike;
Trump makes new threats as he claims negotiations with Iran going well;
NYC activists among 8 million who turned out for No Kings protests;
SF No Kings activists speak to KPFA;
Oakland turns out for No Kings protests;
Mexican consulate speaks out on deaths in ICE custody;
Reports suggest US airdropping mines in Iran, 6 civilians reported killed;
Spain closes its bases, airspace to “profoundly illegal and unjust” US military actions in Iran
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March 27Secretary of State Rubio says Iran war ending in weeks, as fighting escalates; New report shows majority in ICE detention have no criminal records – March 27, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Secretary of State Rubio says Iran war ending in weeks, downplays Russia’s role, as war devastates civilians;
NYC activists prepare for No Kings protests, as Trump International Hotel residents say it’s the best place to be;
Guardian report shows 77% of migrants in ICE detention have no criminal convictions;
VP Vance chairs first meeting of Trump’s anti-fraud task force, focuses on Minnesota;
International Olympics Committee bars transgender women from women’s competitions, requires 1-time genetic test for women’s category;
Stocks close their worst week since start of Iran war, amid fears of long-term energy disruption and global inflation
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March 26Trump says Iran “beat to s—t” and begging for a deal; Lawmakers pass bill to rename Cesar Chavez holiday as Farmworkers Day – March 26, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump says Iran begging for peace deal cuz it’s “beat to s—t”, as war continues;
Israel partially reopens key Rafah crossing in Gaza for limited medical evacuations, as hundreds more await urgent treatment abroad;
Lawmakers pass bill to rename Cesar Chavez holiday as Farmworkers Day, after sexual abuse allegations against Chavez;
Minneapolis activists file wave of lawsuits against ICE alleging constitutional rights violations;
Activists rally at Home Depot outlets in LA protesting ICE sting operations, company silence
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March 25White House warns if Iran doesn’t admit defeat Trump will “unleash hell”; ICE arrest at SF International Airport raises concerns of possible sanctuary law violations – March 25, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
White House warns if Iran doesn’t admit defeat Trump will “unleash hell”, as Iran rejects Trump’s ceasefire plan and offers its own;
TSA says some airports may shut due to Dept of Homeland Security funding shutdown, Dems and Repubs trade blame;
State Senate advances bill calling for reports on ICE enforcement issues in sensitive areas across California;
ICE arrests woman at SF International Airport as SFPD officers form cordon, activists say police violated sanctuary laws;
Trump ally Steve Bannon says Iran war risky for conservatives, while UN chief Guterres says war out of control, world staring down barrel of wider war, suffering, and economic shock;
On this date: March 25, 1965, Rev Martin Luther King Jr led 25,000 in voting rights march from Montgomery to Selma, Alabama
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