Category: 2012

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...

August 31, 2012

In election, Republicans drop support for renewable energy incentives Developing nations push for emission cuts, financing for adaptation at Bangkok climate talks New York residents urge governor to consider fracking concerns in state policy...

August 30, 2012

Ahead of Republican convention’s final night, activists urge protection of reproductive rights, health services Gays balance conservative priorities in Republican party At Tampa’s RNC, powerful corporate players back events Federal court blocks Texas’ voter...

August 29, 2012

Isaac causes flooding, power outages across Gulf Coast; New Orleans officials say levees holding As outside money flows in election, funds both criticized and accepted as new norm by parties At Tampa gathering, rights...

August 28, 2012

RNC begins amid storm warnings, dispute over delegates by Ron Paul supporters Outside convention, large police presence meets protesters highlighting economic inequality Israeli court rules government not responsible for activist Rachel Corrie’s death by...