Monthly Archive: February 2013
People worldwide join “One Billion Rising” campaign to end violence against women Palestinian prisoners join Samer Issawi in hunger strike to protest conditions at Israeli prisons As Obama calls for $9 minimum wage, some...
Protesters converge at White House to urge action on climate change President Obama issues executive order on cybersecurity; CISPA reintroduced in House Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew faces questions on hedge fund investment, offshore...
Ahead of State of the Union, bi-national couples push Obama for equal rights North Korea’s nuclear test draws condemnation amid US military rise in Asia Defying Buenos Aires’ government, artists take over cultural space...
Criticism of India’s law and justice system intensifies after execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru Women arrested in Saudi Arabia for protesting government detention of family members Air strike along Syria border heightens tension for...
Indigenous communities vulnerable to climate change, says EPA adaptation plan Thousands fill Tunis streets for funeral of slain opposition leader Chokri Belaid Restaurant workers push for guaranteed wages, security in workplace Civil rights groups...
At Senate confirmation hearing, CIA chief nominee Brennan comes under scrutiny for role in US drone killing program At memorial for Aaron Swartz, calls to reform federal computer fraud law Federal court in Manhattan...
Gun safety advocates push for broader action after House lawmakers introduce bill to combat arms trafficking Department of Energy to revisit recycling of scrap metal from nuclear sites Israel boycott and divestment campaign draws...
More countries could face legal action for role in CIA torture and rendition program under Bush Administration Department of Justice memo expands legal rules for targeted killing of US citizens Travel restrictions prevent Gaza...
In Egypt, activists’ funeral draws protesters into street to decry torture, abuse Israeli troops arrest Hamas lawmakers in West Bank raids UN fact-finding mission finds Israeli settlements violate international law US incarceration of youth,...
As Obama adds to second term team, questions rise on nominees’ links to financial giants, torture and targeted killings Keystone protesters settle Transcanada SLAPP suit, but opposition against Texas pipeline continues Colorado students organize...