Monthly Archive: March 2012

March 30, 2012

In health care debate, inquiry of Supreme Court justices scrutinized for political bias Protests against land grabbing turn violent in Middle East Gaza fuel crisis limits emergency services for residents In Myanmar, irregularities and...

March 29, 2012

Congress debates competing budget proposals; House passes Republican-backed plan Abusive conditions persist at detention facilities as lawmakers weigh reforms Concern raised about southern California nuclear plant as details emerge of failed equipment Rally on...

March 28, 2012

Supreme Court debates constitutionality of health care reform law on final day of arguments Rep. Bobby Rush removed from House floor after calling for end to racial profiling Congress passes JOBS Act despite concern...

March 27, 2012

On second day, Supreme Court challenge focuses on health care mandate Calls for investigation into Trayvon Martin killing spread nationwide In Wisconsin, DA says homeowner will not be charged in shooting death of biracial...

March 26, 2012

Supreme Court hears challenge to health care reform law Georgia immigration bill would restrict forms of ID and access to education Florida residents scrutinize gun law after Trayvon Martin killing In New Orleans, rebuilding...

March 23, 2012

Borders, shops closed following Mali military coup that ousted President Toure Privacy advocates slam expanded US counterterrorism surveillance policy Residents of Gaza struggle as fuel crisis enters second month Students in Quebec, Canada continue...

March 22, 2012

Oklahoma residents warn of environmental and cultural damage as President Obama urges approval of gas pipeline FCC opens up more space for low-power FM stations Argentina’s Supreme Court sets off debate after ruling woman...

March 21, 2012

Experts warn against expanded drilling as political fix to energy prices Pakistan’s parliament considers ban on drone strikes, terms of NATO supply routes Boko Haram targets Nigeria’s schools, displacing thousands of children Women in...

March 20, 2012

Supreme Court debates whether life in prison is cruel and unusual for juveniles Hundreds sentenced in Bahrain’s military courts as UN criticizes deadly use of tear gas Restaurant workers in New York press for...

March 19, 2012

More questions raised in US military massacre of Afghan civilians as suspect is moved to the US Palestinian political detainee enters fifth week of hunger strike New York police meet renewed Occupy protests with...