October 22, 2012
As Obama, Romney spar over foreign policy, advocates urge candidates to address US drone program Veterans call for on-the-ground accounts, post-war challenges to be included in Afghan war debate In upholding Maryland same sex...
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October 19, 2012
Housing advocates call for action as report finds more than half of bank settlement funds diverted from homeowners Alameda County residents cite privacy concerns, police abuse as officials seek to use domestic drones New...
October 18, 2012
Voter suppression reported in key states, neighborhoods of color In Navajo Nation, water issues bring up representation, land rights in election season Colorado voters weigh pros, cons of marijuana legalization Berkeley measure would ban...
October 17, 2012
Following Romney’s claims about “binders full of women,” rights groups dispute account Romney, Obama omit discussion of climate change, pledge to increase oil, gas, coal In Washington governor’s race, candidates avoid climate change label...
October 16, 2012
Leaked memo details two-party deal on presidential debates as advocates call for reform Death of Guantanamo prisoner draws attention to dozens still detained despite being cleared for release Illinois workers call on Romney to...
October 15, 2012
Outside spending floods race to unseat Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown Global Noise day of action takes aim at rising debt and austerity measures Philippines peace deal outlines autonomous Muslim region in step to end...
October 12, 2012
On foreign policy, Biden and Ryan display difference in style, but little in substance US, Israel adjust assessment of Iran nuclear program, but negotiations lag After widespread criticism, Puerto Rico halts controversial Via Verde...
October 11, 2012
Uncertainty of state voter laws could affect turnout in key districts Watchdogs accuse Ohio’s Murray Energy coal company of coercing employees into political donations for Republicans New York City Council considers new laws to...
October 10, 2012
Supreme Court weighs role of race in college admissions House inquiry into Libyan consulate attack highlights political divisions ahead of election Mexican officials identify top Zeta leader as slain, but questions increase after body...
October 9, 2012
Meningitis outbreak reveals lack of oversight of some US drug pharmacies In Syria, accounts of torture persist as tensions rise along border with Turkey Florida amendment would limit privacy rights for abortion Israeli courts...
