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March 10U.S. strikes hit Iranian capital, killing dozens – March 10, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

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U.S. strikes hit Iranian capital, killing dozens; Hegseth vows escalation.
United Nations Human Rights Council celebrates 30 Anniversary.
Despite ceasefire, Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defends state against GOP fraud allegations at House hearing, clashes with Republicans.
CSU faculty rally against significant executive raises.
Alameda County launches $53M housing push funded by voter-approved homeless tax.
People with disabilities, unhoused residents decry lack of assistance in Berkeley homeless sweeps.
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March 09Iran war effects felt across region as new Supreme Leader takes power; Dems push Dream Act path to citizenship bill for DACA migrants – March 9, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Iran war effects felt across region as new Supreme Leader takes power, Israel says it’s no change;
Trump says Iran would have made nuke without attack, critics say he hasn’t made the case;
Dems push Dream Act path to citizenship bill for DACA migrants brought to US as children;
LULAC Vice President speaks to KPFA about DHS Secretary Noem firing, voter intimidation, says accountability matters;
UN chief Guterres tells Commission on the Status of Women “No step forward for women’s rights has ever been given. Every step has been won
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March 06Trump calls for Iran “unconditional surrender” as UN warns of spreading crises; Gaza aid stalled, medical evacuations halted amid Iran war chaos – March 6, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump calls for Iran “unconditional surrender” as UN warns of spreading crises and attrition of international law and humanitarian principles;
Gaza aid stalled, medical evacuations halted amid Iran war chaos;
US lost 92,000 jobs last month, dashing expectations of 60,000 new jobs;
Global food prices rose in February for first time in 5 months, 41 countries need food aid, according to new UN Food and Agriculture Organization report;
Sunday marks Internal Women’s Day, with theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”. Women worldwide hold just 64% of legal rights enjoyed by men
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March 05Trump admin touts Iran war as UN describes chaos for humanitarian aid; House rejects resolution limiting president’s war powers – March 5, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump admin touts military success of Iran war, amid growing friction among allies and chaos for humanitarian aid;
House rejects War Powers Resolution to limit president’s power to go to war;
California among states suing Administration in Court of International Trade over Trump tariffs;
Judge rules companies entitled to refunds after SCOTUS ends Trump’s tariffs;
California youth lawsuit against EPA says it fails to protect them from climate change;
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after numerous scandals;
March 5 is International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, UN chief Guterres says it’s time to invest in the architecture of peace, not the tools of war
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March 04Trump admin boasts of Iran war and vows escalation; Senate votes down War Powers Act to limit president’s war powers – March 4, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump admin boasts of Iran war and vow escalation, as Dems blast Trump’s war;
Senate votes down War Powers Act to limit president’s war powers;
US says Spain refused use of bases for Iran attacks but changed mind, Spain says still denying use of bases;
Dems grill Homeland Security Secretary Noem over ICE violence, PR spending;
Iran war expands with US submarine sinking Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
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March 03Iran war disrupting humanitarian aid in MidEast; Homeland Security Noem grilled over ICE actions at Senate hearing – March 3, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump, Rubio offer differing versions of reason for attack on Iran;
Iran war disrupting humanitarian aid in MidEast, dividing allies and US Congress;
Homeland Security Noem grilled over ICE actions at Senate hearing, some call for her resignation;
House committee approves bill to fund Dept of Homeland Security, as Dems demand reforms to ICE;
Cardinals, Vatican ambassador blast US mass deportations as contrary to Catholic faith and human dignity;
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March 02United Nations, Dems criticize attacks on Iran as US officials justify war; Doctors Without Borders, other aid groups lose permission to work in Gaza – March 2, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
US officials justify war on Iran as United Nations, Dems criticize attacks;
Iranian Americans in LA protest wars for regime change, say US has no role in MidEast but to exit;
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) official discusses “unnecessary, unconstitutional” attacks on Iran with KPFA;
Doctors Without Borders challenging Israeli policy ending permission to work in Gaza;
Homeland Security Secretary Noem to testify to congress Wednesday, live broadcast at 6am
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February 27Bill Clinton testifies in Epstein investigation, Dems want Trump next; States sue Trump over childrens’ vaccination rollbacks – February 27, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Bill Clinton testifies didn’t know of Epstein wrongdoing, Dems say Trump should testify next;
Bernie Sanders calls for moratorium on energy-guzzling AI data centers “so democracy can catch up;
California, dozen other states sue Trump administration over rollback of childhood vaccinations;
February 27 in history: 1933 Reichstag fire blamed on communists, Hitler uses it to justify suspending civil liberties;
Feb 27, 1951: 22nd Amendment limits presidents to 2 terms in office
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February 26Hilary Clinton testifies, as Dems say Epstein investigation should call Trump; Cuba strikes boat it says was trying to infiltrate country, as US embargo grows – February 26, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Hilary Clinton testifies didn’t know Epstein, as Dems say Epstein investigation should call Trump to testify;
Cuba strikes boat it says was trying to infiltrate country, wants explanation from US as embargo grows;
Senator Padilla holds forum warning of Trump attempts to take over midterm elections;
State Sen. Wiener introduces bill to replace PG&E with expanded city power utility;
Minnesota Gov. Walz introduces anti-fraud measure, as VP Vance halts Medicaid funding to state
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February 25Trump attacks Dems, touts immigration policies in State of the Union speech; Gaza students learning in temporary tent schools- February 25, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump attacks Dems, touts immigration policies in long and fiery State of the Union speech;
Trump discusses Iran nuclear program in SOTU speech, Iran calls remarks “big lies”, war powers vote expected in Congress next week;
Gaza students learning in temporary tent schools, after most schools turned into shelter camps for displaced Palestinians;
Cartel violence in Mexico follows killing of druglord, death of kingpin a victory for Mexico Pres. Claudia Scheinbaum, Trump claims credit in SOTU;
Judge rules Trump policy of deportations to third countries is unlawful
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