Barbara Lee is still fighting in court to hold Donald Trump accountable for Jan. 6

Many other cases against Trump — criminal and civil — have failed, but following a Washington D.C. court hearing, Lee and others said they believe they can win. by Eli Wolfe Dec. 19, 2025 (Oaklandside.org) Oakland deserves more than one-dimensional narratives. We cover Oakland’s beauty and its challenges. Support our year-end campaign and… Continue reading

Judge orders end to courthouse arrests across Northern California, for now 

Federal judge Casey Pitts cited risk of  ‘irreparable harm’ from ICE detention after immigration hearings  by Sage Ríos Mace December 22, 2025 (MissionLocal.org) A federal judge on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pause immigration arrests at courthouses across Northern California and in Pacific islands, a ruling that could… Continue reading

‘The biggest transformation in a century’: how California remade itself as a clean energy powerhouse

on Dec 21, 2025 (Schwartzreport from: info@schwartzreport.net) Dani Anguiano,  West Coast Breaking News Reporter  –  The Guardian (U.K.) Stephan: Here is some good news, finally. As I look at the trends each day, what I see confirmed again and again is the inferiority of Republican governance. The Republican Party is not interested in… Continue reading

At least 16 Epstein files disappear from the DOJ webpage

Americas At least 16 Jeffrey Epstein–related files abruptly disappeared from the Justice Department’s public website within a day of their release. The unexplained missing files, including an image with a photo of President Donald Trump, fuelled speculation online about what was taken down and why the public was not notified. … Continue reading

Trump Announces New ‘Dodger Dividend’ For Anyone Who Avoided Military Service

Published: December 18, 2025 (TheOnion.com) WASHINGTON—Praising the recipients for their acts of true American cowardice, President Donald Trump proudly announced a new “Dodger Dividend” on Wednesday night for anyone who successfully avoided military service. “Today, we celebrate the millions of patriots willing to step up and do whatever it takes to… Continue reading

Dems Demand Answers as Trump Photo Disappears From DOJ Online Epstein Files

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a Senate committee on June 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) “What else is being covered up?” Brett Wilkins Dec 20, 2025 (CommonDreams.org) Congressional Democrats on Saturday pressed US Attorney General Pam Bondi for answers regarding the apparent removal of a… Continue reading