Category: 2012

September 24, 2012

Voting advocates fight restrictive state laws in courts and in key battleground districts Powerful DC figures enlisted in Iranian group’s bid to get removed from US terrorist list Residents in northern Syria face destroyed...

September 21, 2012

French Muslims react to the protests and debate over the anti-Islamic film and cartoon Georgians protest torture in prisons as key officials resign On anniversary of Troy Davis execution, advocates call for closer look...

September 20, 2012

In federal court, ACLU seeks info on CIA drone attacks, citing public comments on program In Seattle, authorities use grand jury to get information on protesters’ activities In Israel, orthodox women fight for access...

September 19, 2012

In Syria’s Aleppo, government shelling, intense fighting exacts heavy civilian toll Chicago teachers suspend strike, but battle over public education continues Arctic sea ice reaches historic low as scientists warn of regional, global impact...

September 18, 2012

Leaked comments from Romney reveal views on Middle East, disregard for “47 percent” of Americans On visit to US, Aung San Suu Kyi outlines further democratic reform in Myanmar Attacks on Syrian cities send...

September 17, 2012

Scrutiny on US foreign policy, as protests spread across world cities Chicago teachers’ strike enters second week as mayor launches legal action Wisconsin officials vow to appeal after judge rules anti-union law unconstitutional On...

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...