Monthly Archive: March 2013

Newscast for Friday, March 29, 2013

Global arms treaty blocked at UN by Syria, Iran, North Korea EPA’s plan for cleaner fuels draws fierce lobbying from oil, gas industry Georgia passes immigration bill that could restrict access to driver’s licenses,...

Newscast for Thursday, March 28, 2013

Gay rights activist Lt. Dan Choi defends himself in a Washington DC court Chicago teachers and parents protest Mayor Emanuel’s plans to close dozens of schools At World Social Forum in Tunisia, local activists...

Newscast for Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Hundreds rally outside US Supreme Court as justices hear challenge to Defense of Marriage Act In Bahrain, activists call for release of Nabeel Rajab, cite ongoing abuse in government crackdown African countries push for...

Newscast for Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Supreme Court hears challenge to California’s Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage Hunger strike spreads at Guantanamo prison as week of protest launches in US In Canada, indigenous youth conclude 900-mile-march for aboriginal rights...

Newscast for Monday, March 25, 2013

Communal violence in Myanmar displaces thousands, prompts calls for reconciliation Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees face dire conditions abroad, describe persecution at home Amid scores of congressional amendments in budget deal, efforts to pave way for...

Newscast for Friday, March 22, 2013

Protesters fill Bethlehem’s streets as Obama visits West Bank Ralph Nader on US war spending, the minimum wage and democratic action Nearly three years after Michigan tar sands spill, pollution continues to threaten residents,...

Newscast for Thursday, March 21, 2013

President Obama recognizes Palestinians’ right to be free “in their own land” as Abbas presses for end to settlements Progress in Mideast peace process depends on change within Israel, human rights groups say Activists...

Newscast for Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Decade after US invasion of Iraq, residents describe legacy of sectarian violence, call for accountability for US officials US lawmakers indicate shift in policy toward Syria amid reports of fighting Human rights advocates push...

Newscast for Tuesday, March 19, 2013

On Iraq War anniversary, US veterans and Iraqis describe ongoing trauma and call for human rights hearing Hunger strike at Guantanamo prison spreads, drawing attention to stalled military justice system Ahead of Obama’s visit...

Newscast for Monday, March 18, 2013

At Supreme Court, critics say Arizona voting law restricts Latinos, Native groups Detroit residents protest governor’s appointment of emergency manager, calling it “undemocratic” In San Francisco, workers and activists rally to save US Postal...