Redistricting battle spreads to more states including California; Antinuclear activists protest nuke testing and research on anniversary of Hiroshima bombing – August 6, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas democratic lawmakers undeterred after bomb threat, as redistricting battle spreads to more states including California; Antinuclear activists mark anniversary of Hiroshima bombing with Livermore Lab protest against nuke testing and research; Voting Rights Act turns 60, as Supreme Court actions continue to erode landmark civil rights law; Federal judge hears environmental challenge to “Alligator Alcatraz”, as Indiana plans its own “Speedway Slammer” immigrant detention facility; Civil rights lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz goes to hearing Friday August 8; UN official says Israeli plan to expand military operations in Gaza risks catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians The post Redistricting battle spreads to more states including California; Antinuclear activists protest nuke testing and research on anniversary of Hiroshima bombing – August 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.