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February 10Dems blast GOP election measures as attempt to take over elections, nation; Buddhist monks complete 3,500 mile peace walk, say don’t expect smooth path – February 10, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Republicans push election law changes, Dems blast move as attempt to take over elections, or even the country;
Immigration officials defend violent operations at House oversight committee as lawmakers call for lowering temperature;
Buddhist monks complete 3,500 walk for peace to Washington DC, say peacemaking is everyone’s business but don’t expect a smooth path;
Affordable housing project in Oakland leaves people stranded for a year, with no home and no access to homeless services
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February 09Gislaine Maxwell pleads 5th in Epstein investigation; Dems demand ICE reforms as partial government shutdown looms – February 9, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Gislaine Maxwell pleads 5th in Epstein deposition, lawmakers blast her campaign for clemency;
Italian port workers hold strikes protesting military shipments to Israel;
Democratic lawmakers demand ICE reforms, Republican leader says Dems putting safety at risk;
Democrats propose limits on surveillance by ICE agents, including limits on body cameras;
Bay area congressmember tells KPFA he expects partial government shutdown over reforms to ICE;
Protesters rally against ICE with art activism at Super Bowl
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February 06US, Iran hold indirect negotiations, as US aircraft carrier patrols Iran coast; Congressmember Lateefah Simon of SF urges dismantling ICE, calls it “police for president of the United States” – February 6, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
US, Iran hold indirect negotiations, with US Admiral attending, as US aircraft carrier patrols Iran coast;
Congressmember Lateefah Simon of SF urges dismantling ICE, shutting “police for president of the United States”;
January 6th rioter pardoned by Trump pleads guilty over threats to kill House Dem leader Jeffries;
Organizers of Gaza aid flotilla say march mission will be biggest civilian-led mobilization against Israel’s actions;
UN human rights chief blasts Israeli violence against Palestinians in Occupied West Bank;
Audience at Winter Olympics in Milan cheer Ukrainian, US athletes, boo Israeli delegation and Vice President Vance

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February 05CA Attorney-General blasts Trump administration claims of fraud in California; SF Educators planning strike Monday – February 5, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Attorney General Bonta blasts Trump administration claims of fraud in California, other blue states;
Epstein Files fallout continues as 4 nations open investigations;
Patients in Gaza face uncertainty while awaiting travel for medical care via newly re-opened Rafah crossing;
SF educators plan strike Monday, would be first strike in nearly 50 years;
24 Democratic governors sign joint statement blasting Trump threats to “nationalize” elections;
Last remaining nuclear arms treaty between Russia and US expires, leaving no caps on largest nuke arsenals for first time in over half-century
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February 04Minnesota immigration crackdown shrinks by 700 agents as enforcement continues; Bay area on edge over possible ICE presence at Super Bowl – February 4, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Minnesota immigration crackdown shrinking by 700 agents, but enforcement actions to continue;
Senate committee debates regulations on self-driving cars, as critics warn of dangers;
State water board debates future of Bay Delta as tribes, environmentalists warn of impacts on environment and economy;
Bay area communities on edge over possible ICE presence at this weekend’s Super Bowl;
Kaiser strike continues as workers say management offers come with massive cuts;
February 4 is International Day of Human Fraternity, UN chief says “let us reject fear and division in favor of tolerance, curiosity and respect for diversity”
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February 03Democrats call for impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem over ICE use of force; House committee witnesses describe ICE terrorizing citizens – February 3, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Democrats rally to call for impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Noem over ICE use of force;
Witnesses tell House committee of ICE terrorizing US citizens, leaving people injured and labelled “terrorists”;
NY Attorney General to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration enforcement action in state;
World Health Organization launches $1 Billion appeal to aid people in humanitarian crises;
Trump demands Harvard pay $1 Billion, saying university “behaving very badly”;
Hamburg Opera premieres “Monsters’ Paradise” featuring president-king in gilded oval office, aides sing “nobody has such high numbers as you”
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February 02Dems insisting on ICE reforms to end government shutdown; Grammy award winners speak out against ICE at awards ceremony – February 2, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Release of 3 million Epstein files cast shadow on tech elite, Pres Trump, and show connections to Russia and Mossad;
Dems insisting on ICE reforms as Republicans hope for quick vote to end partial government shutdown;
Violence at hands of immigration agents reaches all-time high, some agents leaving intimidating “death cards”;
Grammy award winners speak out against ICE at awards ceremony, High school students hold school walk-outs;
First Gaza medical evacuees enter Egypt after Israel reopens Rafah crossing, but travel will be strictly limited;
California escalates drug enforcement, announces $506 million fentanyl seizure;
Dalai Lama wins his first Grammy Award (for audiobook), China complains
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January 30 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 30, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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January 29Senate averts government shutdown, negotiating Dem demands on ICE; Oakland mayor signs protections for city’s immigrants – January 29, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Senate funds Homeland Security Department for 2 weeks while negotiations continue over restrictions on ICE;
Oakland mayor Lee signs orders to protect city’s immigrants from Trump’s enforcement campaign;
Minneapolis mayor says defenders of parks and streets are now defending democracy;
President Trump considers basing his Board of Peace in former Washington DC site of US Institute of Peace that the administration seized last year;
UN chief Guterres says 2026 shaping up to be year of “constant surprises and chaos”
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January 28UN Security Council discusses Gaza Ceasefire phase 2, as situation on ground remains dire; Maryland considering congressional redistricting map ahead of midterm elections – January 28, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Minneapolis public radio journalist discusses difficulties of reporting on situation in city;
UN Security Council holds all day hearing on Gaza Ceasefire phase 2, as situation on ground remains dire;
Maryland state lawmakers considering congressional redistricting map ahead of midterm elections;
Alameda County approves “ICE-free zones” but actual impact may be minor;
Partial federal government shutdown looms at end of week as Dems make demands to rein in immigration arrests;
Springsteen releases new song Streets of Minneapolis (excerpt)
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