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January 27Lawmakers call for firing of Homeland Security Secretary Noem; Nurses’ union call for policies to de-fund deportation machine, protect people from ICE violence – January 27, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Lawmakers call for firing of Homeland Security Secretary Noem, threaten her department’s budget;
Nurses’ union call for policies to de-fund deportation machine, protect people from ICE violence;
Greenlanders breathing easier after US takeover walk-back, but still appreciate European support;
Spain to grant legalize status for undocumented migrants, says policy based on human rights;
Delta advocates blast Bay-Delta plan, say it prioritizes big business over environment and tribal protections;
CA Senate approve No Kings Act, allows lawsuits over ICE rights violations, over GOP opposition
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January 26Second Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage; 31,000 Kaiser workers strike amid stalled negotiations – January 26, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
California State Senators blast ICE killing of nurse in Minneapolis;
Second Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage, Dem opposition could lead to government shutdown;
Minnesota Gun Rights Caucus defends carrying gun at protest, condemns ICE killing;
31,000 Kaiser workers strike amid stalled negotiations, claim understaffing, delayed care;
State digital privacy bill would bar sales of digital personal data to data miners, evading bars on ICE access to data
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January 23California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Trump administration for 55th time – January 23, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
California AG Bonta announces 55th lawsuit against Trump administration over federalizing state oil pipelines;
US finalizes withdrawal from World Health Organization, California becomes first state to join WHO disease outbreak network;
UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk sounds alarm over scapegoating and abuse of migrants in US;
National Park service removes slavery exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia sues to prevent permanent removal;
Saturday is International Day of Education, UN’s Amina Mohammed says “education is how we prepare for the future, even when the future is uncertain and turbulent”
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January 22Trump unveils his Board of Peace amid wide skepticism; SF activists fast to protest ICE actions – January 22, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump unveils his Board of Peace amid fears it would supplant United Nations;
SF activists hold 24-hour fast to protest militarization of ICE;
European leaders line up behind Greenland against Trump takeover plan;
House narrowly rejects War Powers Resolution to prevent sending military to Venezuela;
Army orders soldiers to prepare for possible mobilization to Minneapolis;
UN report says for every dollar spent to protect nature, world spends $30 destroying it
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January 21Trump says won’t use force but needs to own Greenland; Dems growing reluctant to fund ICE – January 21, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump says won’t use force but needs to own Greenland in speech at World Economic Forum;
Some Dems taking aim at ICE in budget negotiations, as ICE funding set to grow;
Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump firing of Fed Reserve governor Cook in bid to control nation’s central bank;
11 Palestinians killed in Gaza, including 3 journalists, in one of deadliest days of ceasefire;
Oxfam report says wealth of billionaires grew enough last year to end global poverty 26 times over;
House Speaker Johnson supports impeachment of judges who rule against Trump
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January 20Supreme Court hears challenge to Hawaii ban on guns in shops and restaurants; Health insurance bills spiking after Big Beautiful Bill and loss of federal aid – January 20, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Supreme Court hears challenge to Hawaii law barring guns in shops and restaurants without owner’s permission;
SF City Attorney describes 14 lawsuits against Trump administration this year;
“No Kings Bill” would bar 2-term president appear on California ballot for 3rd term;
Health insurance bills spiking after loss of federal aid, Covered California rates up over 10%;
DC activists mark anniversary of Trump’s return to White House with demonstrations in street
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January 19 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 19, 2026

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Oakland’s ‘Reclaim MLK’s Radical Legacy’ March
Trump Unveils Controversial Gaza “Board of Peace” Amid Israeli Dissent and Ceasefire Violations
San Jose Marks MLK’s Birthday With Protests Calling for Justice and Accountability

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January 16Dems “Kidnapped and Disappeared” hearing blasts ICE actions in Minneapolis; Gaza residents enduring worst storm of winter – January 16, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Postal workers given notice that in emergencies like civil unrest, curfew rules don’t apply to postal workers;
Dems hold “Kidnapped and Disappeared” hearing to blast ICE actions in Minneapolis and beyond;
Los Angeles rallies protest continued ICE enforcement actions in city;
Pentagon revamps independent “Stars and Stripes” military newspaper to “refocus its content away from woke distractions”;
Reagan-appointed judge blasts targeted deportations of Palestinian activists, says Trump has “a fearful view of freedom”
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January 15US, Iran trade accusations and threats at UN Security Council meeting; Housing activists unveil “roadmap” for affordable housing, tenant protections in California – January 15, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
US, Iran trade accusations and threats at UN Security Council emergency meeting on Iran protests and crackdown;
Housing activists unveil “roadmap” to build affordable housing, protect tenants, and reduce homelessness in California;
Alameda County Supervisor Bass proposes ICE-free zones, protections for immigrants;
Denmark boosts military in Greenland, NATO countries send symbolic troops amid US talk of take-over;
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to suppress protests in Minnesota;
Jan 15 is birthday of Martin Luther King Jr, federal holiday falls on Monday Jan 19
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January 14Legislation would hold federal agents accountable for rights violations; Dems introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Noem – January 14, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Dems introduce legislation to hold federal agents accountable for rights violations;
Dems introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Noem;
Pentagon to partner with Musk’s AI chatbot Grok despite global controversy over its sexualized images of women and children;
UN says airstrikes, shelling and clashes on rise in Gaza, as last week sees highest casualties of ceasefire;
Past 3 years suggest global warming accelerating, could pass climate target by 2029;

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