July 30, 2012
Peace activists call for change in Middle East policy after US increases military funding Global activists gather in DC to call for end to hydrofracking Powerful group, Council of State Governments, shows corporate influence...
Category: 2012
July 27, 2012
At London Olympics, protesters criticize corporate role in games, access to public space, high costs Advocates at HIV/AIDS conference say action should target hardest-hit groups, such as gay, black men Ahead of Republican convention...
July 26, 2012
New York police violated international law in crackdown on Occupy, report finds Consumer and environmental groups warn that more power for biotech giants threatens small farmers Disability rights advocates launch boycott of hotels over...
July 25, 2012
Pennsylvania residents say Voter ID law violates constitutional right to ballot box Lawmakers, advocates question ALEC’s role in crafting state legislation Advocates at White House rally for reforms, increased funding in fight against HIV/AIDS...
July 24, 2012
Washington, DC initiative would ban corporate money to officials, political candidates Sheriff Arpaio takes stand in Arizona courtroom to defend sweeping traffic stops that critics say unlawfully target Latinos Occupy the Hood gathering in...
July 23, 2012
Colorado shooting sparks debate over lax gun laws Tax havens hide more money than previously thought, report finds Scientists criticize Canadian government for proposed cuts, crackdown on freedom For one young Pakistani, path from...
July 20, 2012
Colorado police arrest suspect in deadly theater shooting In New York, advocates join family of slain African American teen to call for justice in police shooting Glacier in Greenland breaks apart for second time...
July 19, 2012
Heavy fighting in Damascus as UN fails to pass Syria resolution After fleeing violence, Syrian children face challenges integrating in Lebanon’s schools Privacy advocates push for safeguards after US law opens domestic skies to...
July 18, 2012
Blast in Damascus kills top military officials as residents flee violence Civil rights groups challenge US targeted killing program in new lawsuit LIBOR rate fixing scandal prompts calls for financial reform in US...
July 17, 2012
Thousands march to Afghanistan border to protest NATO supply route and US drone war In Syria, widespread detention and torture leaves many families searching Green Party addresses diversity in effort to expand national base...
