Monthly Archive: October 2009

October 16, 2009

Activists push for single payer healthcare in California Obama administration expands controversial 287g immigration enforcement program Lawmakers push to add immigration questions to US census Louisiana judge denies marriage certificates for interracial couples UN...

October 15, 2009

Obama defends Katrina recovery efforts in first Presidential visit to New Orleans US Senate considers merging two healthcare proposals; discusses public option details Conservationists preserve sea turtles, iguanas on Mexico´s Oaxaca coast UN renews...

October 14, 2009

Honduras negotiates Zelaya reinstatement US Congress reviews Afghanistan strategy Congressional Democrats take on health insurance industry Experts say most of Gaza´s children are experiencing PTSD Download Audio HEADLINES 8 Iraqis killed in bombing/New report...

October 13, 2009

Healthcare reform goes to Senate floor Death sentences issued for three post-election protesters in Iran Activists campaign against rape in the military; new laws could hold contractors accountable Right Livelihood Awards unveiled in Sweden...

October 12, 2009

Suicide bomber kills more than 40 in Pakistan as Taliban offensive continues Puerto Rico prepares for general strike US Senate issues controversial apology to American Indians prior to Columbus Day National Equality March; LGBT...

October 9, 2009

President Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize in surprise decision Argentina lawmakers vote on media reform; community radio stands to gain Gay rights advocates prepare for National Equality March in Washington On the 8th anniversary...

October 8, 2009

Former soldiers with cancer say military exposed them to toxic sites House seeks earlier date for credit card regulations Turkish unions denounce intimidation of workers and union busting in textiles sector International diplomats demand...

October 7, 2009

Anti-war groups seek greater coaltion against Afghanistan war Afghanistan veterans struggle to return to civilian life National Priorities Project says war spending growing in Afghanistan Colombian activist connects hostages with families through Voces del...

October 6, 2009

Activist Elliot Madison´s Twitter case sparks criticism of police and FBI Pakistan´s communists face persecution amidst war with Taliban Senate confirms Perez to head DOJ´s Civil Rights Division Administration officials seek tougher sanctions against...

October 5, 2009

Palestinian authority criticized for not endorsing UN report; Following clashes, Israel sends police to guard Jerusalem holy site Peace groups demonstrate outside White House against Afghanistan war US Supreme Court begins a potentially monumental...