Monthly Archive: September 2012

September 14, 2012

Critics blast anti-gay, anti-abortion platforms of Values Voters Summit Activists converge for weekend of Occupy Wall Street anniversary events Immigrant workers and Occupy fight for labor rights at Hot and Crusty Pakistan families seek...

September 13, 2012

As US increases security, anti-Islamic video fuels continued protests in the Middle East Netherlands voters reject Eurosceptic parties As Trans-Pacific Partnership talks continue, Colombian GM workers raise concerns about labor, human rights Hawaiian residents...

September 12, 2012

Benghazi residents condemn deadly attack on US consulate that kills ambassador Lawmakers in House take up renewal of controversial surveillance law Gulf Coast residents still recovering from Hurricane Isaac damage Download Audio HEADLINES Catalonia...

September 11, 2012

Peace activists from the US and Mexico push for drug policy reform in Washington DC Health coverage for 9/11 responders expands to cancer, but funding still in question Chicago teacher strike prompts debate on...

September 10, 2012

Shell begins drilling in Arctic waters, despite concerns over environment, increasing ice melt Protesters cite President Obama’s record abroad at Florida event Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein draws contrast with major parties on...

September 7, 2012

Democrats’ emphasis on war and foreign policy draws mixed views at convention Despite ban, corporate money still flows to Democratic convention Activists and Charlotte residents point to housing crisis, call for banks to be...

September 6, 2012

While some praise Obama record on energy, others cite inaction on climate change, funding from fossil fuel industry Political speeches grab DNC spotlight, but lavish parties, corporate events shape week in Charlotte Democrats include...

September 5, 2012

Undocumented activists call for action on immigration at DNC As Democrats highlight education reform, teachers cite consequences inside classroom Community groups in Charlotte point to Bank of America’s role in housing crisis, DNC California...

September 4, 2012

Restrictive laws at Democratic convention could leave legacy for Charlotte residents Democrats include support for marriage equality in party platform Union members cite shortcomings in Democratic leaders on labor issues Violence in Syria rips...