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June 18, 2025Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled over military in US cities; Muni to cut 5 bus lines Saturday – June 18, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
June 18th is “International Day for Countering Hate Speech”
Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled by democratic senators over military in US cities
SFMTA to cut 5 Muni bus lines Saturday, critics see risks for riders and SF climate goals
Pentagon authorizes mobilization of 700 troops to aid ICE in Florida, Louisiana and Texas
Democratic senators propose “Insurrection Act of 2025” to limit presidents’ use of troops domestically
Supreme Court upholds Tennesee ban on gender-affirming care for children, 26 states have similar laws
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June 17, 2025Appeals court hears Trump vs Newsom challenge to National Guard in LA; CA lawmakers consider bill banning toxic chemicals in firefighters’ equipment – June 17, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Appeals court hears Trump vs Newsom challenge to National Guard in Los Angeles
Union workers arrested while protesting SF budget cuts at Board of Supervisors meeting
CA Senate committee takes up bill to ban toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighters’ equipment
NYC democratic mayoral candidate arrested by at immigration court
Prominent Spanish-language journalist turned over to ICE after arrest covering No Kings protests in Atlanta area
60 killed, 280 injured while seeking food aid at aid distribution sites in Gaza
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June 16, 2025“No Kings” protests across nation draw millions; “No Secret Police” bill would make CA first state to ban police from wearing face coverings – June 16, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
“No Kings” protests across nation draw millions in protest of Trump agenda
Suspect in shootings of 2 democratic lawmakers and spouses arrested, as political violence escalates to assassinations
Advocates blast state budget proposal to limit Medicaid for undocumented immigrants
“No Secret Police” bill would make CA first state to ban police from wearing face coverings
Israel, Iran continue missile warfare as UN, diplomats call for de-escalation
UN launches appeal for humanitarian aid amid cuts, saying forced into a “triage of human survival”
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June 13, 2025Israeli attack on Iran raise fears of regional conflagration; “No Kings” national day of action against Trump, ICE planned for Saturday – June 13, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Israeli attack on Iran raise fears of regional conflagration, as diplomats call for de-escalation
“No Kings” national day of action against Trump, ICE planned for Saturday
Disability activists fear financial mismanagement could shutter Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in SF
State budget agreement scales back immigrant health cuts, more negotiations expected before July 1
Activists want promise shuttered CA prisons don’t get re-purposed for immigrant detentions
Oakland activists rally after deadly police chase, say CHP ignores city policy and endangers lives
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June 12, 2025CA senator Padilla dragged from immigration news conference when he tried to ask a question; South Africa floods kill dozens as climate crisis impacts African countries – June 12, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
CA senator Padilla dragged from news conference when he tried to ask Homeland Security Secretary Noem a question
Heavy rains, floods in South Africa kills dozens as climate crisis impacts African countries
Activists planning “No Kings” rallies across country during Saturday military parade on Trump’s birthday
TX governor Abbot ordering 5,000 national guard and 2,000 state police to manage protests
UN says complete collapse of internet and data services in Gaza paralyzing aid operations
UN marks World Day against Child Labor, as millions of children denied fair chance
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June 11, 2025Newsom blasts military in LA as attack on democracy; Newsom, state lawmakers at odds over proposed budget cuts – June 11, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
AG Bondi defends military in Los Angeles, Newsom says Trump wants your silence, “don’t give it to him”
Newsom, lawmakers at odds over cuts
Activists for homeless say Bay Area cities veering right with legislation in San Jose, SF and Berkeley
41 Israeli army officers say they will refuse to take part in “unnecessary eternal war” in Gaza
Reporters Without Borders says dozens of journalists injured in LA, fear law enforcement deliberately targeting reporters
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June 10, 2025Trump sends more National Guard troops and Marines to LA; UN Oceans conference begins as report says CO2 emissions making oceans more acidic- June 10, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump sends more National Guard troops and Marines to LA, Dems blast move as staged spectacle
Nations gather for UN Oceans conference as report says CO2 emissions making oceans more acidic
Army anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday to cost estimated $45 million
Trump administration planning to transfer thousands of migrants to Guantanamo as soon as this week
Trump, DoD Secretary Hegseth walk back calls to arrest Governor Newsom, as House Speaker Johnson says Newsom should be “tarred and feathered”
Trump calls Greta Thunberg “angry person”, Thunberg says “world needs many more young angry women”
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June 09, 2025Trump mobilizes CA National Guard to quell ICE protests in Los Angeles; Activists present funding to end child homelessness in SF – June 9, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump mobilizes CA National Guard to quell immigrant rights protests in Los Angeles
Trump action sparks outrage from local and state leaders, Dems, Unions – and a lawsuit
SF police arrest 152 at immigration solidarity rally, including KPFA reporter
UN Oceans conference aims at treaty to protect oceans
Activists present funding proposal for investments to end child homelessness in SF
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June 06, 2025Activists mark Gun Violence Awareness Day; LGBTQ veterans rally to protest renaming of USNS Harvey Milk – June 6, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Activists mark Gun Violence Awareness Day with rally in SF, legislation in Congress
Immigrant rights activists in LA rally to protest ICE arrests at court hearings and check-ins
LGBTQ veterans, State Sen Wiener, rally to protest renaming of naval ship USNS Harvey Milk
Trump admin sanctions 4 International Criminal Court justices over investigations of Israeli war crimes in Gaza
People in Gaza mark Eid al Ahda holiday with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes
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June 05, 2025Some republicans opposing Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill; Dems and activists blast mass deportations, mobilizing for June 14 – June 5, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Big Beautiful Bill gets pushback from some Republicans, Musk, as Dems criticize court-weakening provision
Central Valley farmers seeking more water pumping, dams for agriculture
City workers, residents rally against Mayor Lurie’s SF budget, want alternatives to cuts
Dems blast Trump mass deportations, activists plan nationwide mobilization on June 14
Musk to ground SpaceX rockets used to service International Space Station after Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts
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