Murder trial of George Floyd opens with video of white policeman kneeling on his neck; COVID-19 cases and deaths rise in U.S.; Environmental groups sue Kern County oil permits; State lawmakers propose Millionaire Tax – March 29, 2021
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The murder trial of white policeman who killed black man, George Floyd, begins with disturbing video. [1]
COVID-19 infections and deaths on the rise, President Joe Biden urges safety precautions. [2]
Police release video of officers threatening 5 year old boy with a beating, after he walks out of school.
10 years after Arab Spring, movement has dwindled in Middle East, but remains alive in Tunisia. [3]
New York lawmakers reach deal to legalize recreational marijuana.
California lawmakers introduce Millionaire Tax to curb economic inequality. [4]
Environmental groups sue Kern County’s oil and gas drilling plans. [5]
Photo screenshot of cellphone video of Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck, killing him.
[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MARTINEZ_Chauvin_Trial_Begins.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/COVIDBRIEF3.29.21.summers.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Rami-Almeghari-on-Egypt-Spring.mp3
[4] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MILLIONIRE-TAX-3-29.mp3
[5] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BEDOIAN-ON-KERN-CO-OIL-SUIT-3-29.mp3