January 30, 2009
President Obama reverses Bush-era labor policies “Buy American” provision meets free trade opposition Iraqis head to polls Saturday Did Israel use “cancer bombs” in recent Gaza attack? Lawsuit filed in tax office raid Tasers...
Monthly Archive: January 2009
January 29, 2009
Will Senate Republicans vote against the stimulus? Running on Empty Series: The dirt behind coal Immigration remains sticking point in children’s health insurance program Denver’s local solutions to foreclosure crisis South American presidents head...
January 28, 2009
Indigenous activists weigh in at World Social Forum First trial underway at International Criminal Court Public transportation receives slight increase in economic stimulus Conyers Reintroduces single-payer insurance bill California’s budget shortfalls may impact the...
January 27, 2009
Fresh violence on Israeli-Gaza border Obama envoy heads to Mid East How will stimulus affect the neediest? Losing jobs… and healthcare coverage Children forced to beg on Pakistan’s streets Download Audio HEADLINES More Ethics...
January 26, 2009
UN says dozens killed in Sri Lanka fighting Bolivian voters approve constitutional referendum Obama tackles energy Critics say Obama violating ethics rules UNITE HERE backs bill to make it easier for workers to join...
January 23, 2009
Missile Attacks in Pakistan Roadblocks to Obama’s Stimulus Package What’s In The Stimulus? New Ethics Rules Let Citizens Lodge Complaints Against Representatives Grim Climate Change News: Trees Dying, Seasons Changing, Harvests Dropping Bishop Desmond...
January 22, 2009
Blair Faces Confirmation Hearing Washington: Obama Bars Torture, Appoints Middle East Peace Envoy Pakistan: School Bombings Continue Massive University Strike in Canada Chile Still Training Officers at Controversial US Facility Download Audio HEADLINES Sri...
January 21, 2009
President Obama’s first full day in office At his nomination hearing, Geithner defends financial bailout Hundreds gather urging comprehensive immigration reform Homeless weigh in on ideas for “Change” Challenging San Francisco’s camera surveillance East...
January 20, 2009 – Barack Obama’s Historic Inauguration
Inauguration Day 2009 D.C. residents celebrate first Black president Sounds of DC: Native American powwow Progressive presence at inauguration Fundraising for the inauguration Sounds of DC: Kirtan chanting Youth have their say on Obama...
January 19, 2009
MLK Day means Service Day for many volunteers Israeli troops move out of devastated Gaza The politics of the controlling the Egypt-Gaza border DC’s homeless scramble to make it through the next few days...
