Government declares federal monkeypox health emergency; Berkeley mayor cancels plan to discuss lifting ban on police use of tear gas; Russian judge hands tough nine year sentence to Brittney Griner
Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nBiden Administration declares a monkeypox emergency\nBerkeley Mayor calls, then cancels meeting to discuss suspending ban on police use of tear gas as renewed conflict looms over People\u2019s Park\nClimate crises experienced globally, but hit home locally\nHearing focuses on seniors and people with disabilities \u2014 hardest hit and often left behind when disaster strikes\nBrittney Griner sentenced to nine year prison term in Russia, perhaps setting stage for prisoner swap\n\n\xa0\n\xa0\nImage: Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons\nThe post Government declares federal monkeypox health emergency; Berkeley mayor cancels plan to discuss lifting ban on police use of tear gas; Russian judge hands tough nine year sentence to Brittney Griner appeared first on KPFA.