President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin initiate arms accord; Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputy, Andrew Hall, pleads not guilty for 2018 fatal shooting of Laudemer Arboleda – June 16, 2021

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

President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet, initiate arms accord. [1]
Anti-nuclear weapons advocates rally at G7, urging US and Russian disarmament.
Violence erupts between Israel and Hamas over Israeli occupation.
Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Texas lawmakers who blocked bill to restrict voting rights.
Juneteenth becomes new federal holiday in U.S. marking end of slavery.
Senate hearing on Women’s Health Protection Act, to protect abortion rights.
Advocates urge cancellation of utility bills, for those unable to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2]
Andrew Hall, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Deputy, pleads not guilty to fatal shooting of Laudemer Arboldea. [3]
California is one step closer to removing indentured servitude from it’s constitution.

[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MARTINEZ_Biden-Putin_Summit.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Witte-on-Maintaining-Essential-Power-act-final-production.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/andrew-hall-frank-sterling.mp3