Monthly Archive: October 2012

October 17, 2012

Following Romney’s claims about “binders full of women,” rights groups dispute account Romney, Obama omit discussion of climate change, pledge to increase oil, gas, coal In Washington governor’s race, candidates avoid climate change label...

October 16, 2012

Leaked memo details two-party deal on presidential debates as advocates call for reform Death of Guantanamo prisoner draws attention to dozens still detained despite being cleared for release Illinois workers call on Romney to...

October 15, 2012

Outside spending floods race to unseat Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown Global Noise day of action takes aim at rising debt and austerity measures Philippines peace deal outlines autonomous Muslim region in step to end...

October 12, 2012

On foreign policy, Biden and Ryan display difference in style, but little in substance US, Israel adjust assessment of Iran nuclear program, but negotiations lag After widespread criticism, Puerto Rico halts controversial Via Verde...

October 11, 2012

Uncertainty of state voter laws could affect turnout in key districts Watchdogs accuse Ohio’s Murray Energy coal company of coercing employees into political donations for Republicans New York City Council considers new laws to...

October 10, 2012

Supreme Court weighs role of race in college admissions House inquiry into Libyan consulate attack highlights political divisions ahead of election Mexican officials identify top Zeta leader as slain, but questions increase after body...

October 9, 2012

Meningitis outbreak reveals lack of oversight of some US drug pharmacies In Syria, accounts of torture persist as tensions rise along border with Turkey Florida amendment would limit privacy rights for abortion Israeli courts...

October 8, 2012

Romney’s ties to Chinese factory with harsh labor record come under scrutiny US activists join march in Pakistan to condemn drone killing program Veterans mark Afghan war anniversary with calls for peace, redirection of...

October 5, 2012

In Syria, shelling hits Homs neighborhoods as concern rises about border attacks with Turkey Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez faces strong opposition in bid for reelection As US official unemployment dips below eight percent, economists question...

October 4, 2012

Obama, Romney and Lehrer omit climate change from presidential debate In Denver, Green Party ticket, Occupy activists protest exclusion of third parties from debates New Mexico’s Latino voters consider US Senate candidates in a...