Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

New York City imposes nations toughest vaccine mandates for the workplace.
Biden administration to boycott Winter Olympics in China, cites human rights abuses.
Biden administration sues Texas redistricting plan, cites racial discrimination.
Bay Area Congresswoman Jackie Speier endorses former staff, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin to replace her. [1]
California lawmakers consider reforms to state’s recall process after failed recall attempt of Governor Gavin Newsom. [2]
President Joe Biden pledges to lower prescription drug prices to rally support for Build Back Better plan. [3]
Healthcare and senior advocates urge reforms to Medicare, warn of privatization and unfair increased costs. [4]
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi given 4 year prison term that was cut in half, faces more charges that could lead to life in prison.

[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mullinfinal.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MARTINEZ_Recall_Reform-1.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AANESTAD-ON-BIDEN-BBB-DRUGS.mp3
[4] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Witte-on-Medicare-privatization-final-production.mp3