May 17, 2012
Judge blocks part of NDAA that allows indefinite detention of US citizens Noam Chomsky on Occupy: a response to 30 years of economic assault on the population In Wisconsin, ALEC had deep influence on...
Monthly Archive: May 2012
May 16, 2012
$2 billion loss at JP Morgan sparks calls for regulation of high risk trading Bahrain security forces arrest protest leaders in night raids Rights recognized, indigenous leaders call for action at UN meeting Pennsylvania...
May 15, 2012
Court challenge to US Senate focuses on use of filibuster to block legislation As heat grows on JP Morgan Chase, CEO Dimon retains $23 million pay package Residents of Guam challenge military firing range,...
May 14, 2012
Watchdogs push for more transparency in Pacific free trade deal NATO airstrikes in Libya killed dozens of civilians, report finds People’s summit gathers in Chicago ahead of NATO meeting Bronx mothers protest police violence...
May 11, 2012
Youth lawsuit to demand climate change action faces industry challenge in US court Mexico’s climate change law seeks emission cuts and renewable energy Ohio energy bill could increase hydrofracking in state Egyptian author, activist...
May 10, 2012
After Obama endorses gay marriage, equality movement cites challenges ahead Trade deal for Asia Pacific region could restrict medicine in poorer nations Palestinian hunger strikers draw attention to prison conditions and detention University could...
May 9, 2012
House moves to increase military aid for Israel while cutting social programs Hundreds protest Bank of America shareholder meeting in Charlotte Oakland police lag in reforms as department faces federal takeover Amidst tense relations,...
May 8, 2012
Senate Republicans block effort to prevent student loan interest rates from rising Wisconsin voters to select who will challenge Gov. Scott Walker in recall election Voters in North Carolina to decide fate of constitutional...
May 7, 2012
Afghan residents condemn NATO air strikes and civilian deaths US restarts military trial for five Guantanamo detainees accused of planning 9/11 attacks In Russia, protests and arrests mark beginning of Putin’s third presidential term...
May 4, 2012
Attacks persists along Sudanese border despite UN deadline for end to conflict Observers ready for parliamentary elections in Armenia US Dept of Interior issues new guidelines for fracking Libertarian Party seeks wider influence, and...
