Today, April 20, 13 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla are taking direct action, coordinating a disruption against the transfer of raw materials to israel as it continues its genocide against Palestinians. Under the Geneva Conventions, Genocide Convention and Arms Trade Treaty, states are required to halt arms transfers to… Continue reading
By Kerry Breen Updated on: April 19, 2026 / 12:46 PM EDT / CBS News (cbsnews.com) President Trump has signed an executive order to ease research restrictions on psychedelics, including the drug ibogaine, which is used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Health officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary… Continue reading
FIVE MINUTE NEWS Apr 19, 2026 THE WEEKEND SHOW with MeidasTouch Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti joins Anthony Davis to discuss the role of progressive Democrats heading into the midterms and how Trump’s support is waning in response to the war in Iran and the cost of living crisis, which he… Continue reading
18 April 2026/SF Politics/Leanne Maxwell (SFist.com) While California Governor Gavin Newsom was unsuccessful at implementing single-payer health care during his reign, three 2026 candidates have all included promises in their platforms to fight for CalCare in the state. Single-payer health care has been a recurring but unresolved issue in California… Continue reading
Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner speaks during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House on April 2, 2020, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images) “You cannot faithfully represent the United States with… Continue reading
By Madilynne Medina, News Reporter April 17, 2026 (SFGate.com) A new poll of the California governor’s race shows the early effects of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s fall from grace. After several allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against the Bay Area congressman broke over the last week, Swalwell abruptly exited the California governor’s race. He had… Continue reading
California Nurses Association April 17, 2026 (nationalnursesunited.org) CNA learned that the Assembly does not expect to refer A.B. 1900 to a hearing, halting its advancement in the legislature California Nurses Association (CNA) members urge the California State Assembly to advance A.B. 1900, the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, also… Continue reading
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump listens as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference at Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on April 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) The president and GOP House speaker wanted a 5-year extension of… Continue reading
Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti lay out their tech policy platforms. Scott Wiener declines to share his. by Yujie Zhou April 17, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) This is part of a series of interviews with front-runners in the race to replace Nancy Pelosi as the representative for California’s 11th congressional district. Read about… Continue reading
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York donated $260,000 to the campaign arm of House Democrats.Credit…Kenny Holston/The New York Times As of April 2026, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)has not endorsed her former chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, for Congress. Reddit +1 While Chakrabarti is running to replace the retiring Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th District,… Continue reading
