Monthly Archive: January 2012

January 31, 2012

US drone program under scrutiny after Obama acknowledges covert program As attacks in Syria continue, UN Security Counsel considers plan to end violence In Bahrain, international community quiet as crackdown on dissent continues Florida’s...

January 30, 2012

Occupy protesters at Washington DC park challenge eviction by officials Police crackdown in Oakland leads to hundreds of arrests UN team visits Iran to monitor nuclear program as sanctions, military build-up continue Oil disaster...

January 27, 2012

New federal investigation into foreclosures launched as crisis continues Iraqis push for legal action after US Marine avoids jail time for Haditha killings Proposed merger of top Hollywood unions draws mixed response Wisconsin paves...

January 26, 2012

Thousands protest as Poland signs anti-piracy measure Mortgage settlement at risk after CA withdraws support, other states express concern American Indian Congress highlights education, jobs, sovereignty in national address Pressure builds for NYPD chief...

January 25, 2012

On anniversary of Egyptian revolution, celebration mixes with criticism of military rule Tens of thousands return to Tahrir to assess promise of revolution Environmentalists raise concerns about Obama’s energy policies Indonesian fishermen challenge Australia’s...

January 24, 2012

Romney’s financial disclosures highlight tax breaks for rich Long-term unemployed organize for action on jobs, economy Domestic workers rally in California for fair working conditions Ahead of revolution’s anniversary, activists in Egypt use grassroots...

January 23, 2012

Egypt’s parliament opens first session amid divided public Anti-abortion activists, women’s advocacy groups converge in DC for rallies Supreme Court rules police use of GPS surveillance violates constitution Florida Republicans react to GOP penalties...

January 20, 2012

On Citizens United anniversary, protesters “occupy” federal courts Justice Department shuts down popular file-sharing site, detains execs In Syria, tens of thousands detained as violence continues Refugees swell across Gulf of Aden as region...

January 19, 2012

With Keystone XL Pipeline permit denied, environmental groups, indigenous communities vow to fight future plans In South Carolina, deep cuts to mental health services leave communities struggling Indian government considers making medicine free to...

January 18, 2012

Congress reassesses anti-piracy legislation as opposition spreads online DHS hired contractors to monitor social networking sites, blogs, government documents show Wisconsin residents submit petition to force recall election of Governor Walker Boycott campaign targets...