February 29, 2012
Senate bill aims to prevent indefinite detention of US citizens US deportations of Cambodian Americans challenged by exile community Journalist killed in Somalia had tried to restart radio shut down by militant group Occupy...
Monthly Archive: February 2012
February 28, 2012
In Syria, dozens of residents trapped beneath rubble as UN condemns ‘atrocities’ of Assad regime US Supreme Court weighs whether corporations can be held responsible for human rights violations overseas In Arizona, Latino voters...
February 27, 2012
In Syria, deadly attacks on civilians continue as break-off opposition group endorses armed resistance Private intel company monitored activists for corporations, Wikileaks documents show Palestinian hunger striker moved to solitary confinement by Israel Workers...
February 24, 2012
The small number of people supplying the millions of dollars to Super PACs Senegal prepares for elections as protests continue against the incumbent President Argentinians continue to rally against copper and gold mining In...
February 23, 2012
Privacy bill seeks transparency, but advocates say more is needed to protect online consumers Federal judge finds Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional Despite public outcry, Chicago approves closure of 17 schools Vermont faces legal...
February 22, 2012
Syrian military steps up attacks on Homs, leaving dozens dead Obama unveils plan to close tax loopholes and lower corporate rate Thai journalist, Chiranuch Premchaiporn, to present final defense in online freedom case In...
February 21, 2012
Opposition grows to proposals that would restrict reproductive rights in Washington DC and Virginia In Yemen, voters end three-decade-reign of Saleh as calls for prosecution mount In Honduras, killings in Bajo Aguan continue as...
February 20, 2012
US officials warn of military strike on Iran as UN nuclear experts visit country Occupy conference in Olympia focuses on next steps for movement Prisoners, activists bring attention to US criminal justice system Voters...
February 17, 2012
Congress extends payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits Puerto Ricans press governor on gas pipeline, noting threats to biodiversity and island communities In China, protests of environmental problems get louder despite government obstacles In Washington,...
February 16, 2012
Syria poses referendum as UN warns of crimes against humanity In Lebanon, refugees fleeing Syria present crisis for region Deadly prison fire in Honduras is latest in system of failed reforms Critics challenge NRC...
