Category: 2013

Newscast for Friday, July 19, 2013

Obama describes history of racial disparity in response to Trayvon Martin killing as Florida students continue to occupy governor’s office Justice Department could use hate crime law to charge Zimmerman in killing of Trayvon...

Newscast for Thursday, July 18, 2013

“Walk for Grandchildren” heads to Washington to demand climate change action as lawmakers spar over political response Week seven of Bradley Manning trial: judge says “aiding the enemy” charge can proceed as defense warns...

Newscast for Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Churches, civil liberties, advocacy groups seek injunction on US surveillance programs as lawmakers question officials on legality of spying Indigenous groups protest oil and gas pipelines in northern British Columbia, citing land rights, environmental...

Newscast for Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Senate moves forward vote on Cordray to head Consumer Protection Bureau Prisoner advocates call for end to solitary confinement for New Jersey juveniles Protests in response to Zimmerman acquittal continue as calls for federal...

Newscast for Monday, July 15, 2013

Thousands rally to protest not-guilty verdict in Zimmerman trial as DOJ reopens investigation into killing Oscar Grant family, supporters gather in Oakland for premier of “Fruitvale Station” Pennsylvania court hears challenge to controversial voter...

Newscast for Friday, July 12, 2013

Snowden seeks asylum in Russia as new report reveals Microsoft shared information with US government Zimmerman trial raises issues of gun laws, racial profiling, violence against youth of color Reproductive rights advocates rally in...

Newscast for Thursday, July 11, 2012

House passes Farm Bill that excludes funding for SNAP, putting millions of low-income Americans at risk Student advocates call on Congress to take broader action on education as lawmakers debate loan interest rates Washington...

Newscast for Wednesday, July 10, 2013

In Egypt, Muslim Brotherhood, Tamarod reject parts of transition government as rights groups document deadly force by military Egypt reopens Rafah crossing, key corridor for Palestinians, amid instability in region As toll from train...

Newscast for Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Latin American countries push for declaration at OAS after Bolivian President Morales’ plane is diverted Obama’s nominee to head FBI, James Comey, questioned by Senators on torture and surveillance Judge denies Guantanamo prisoner’s request...

Newscast for Monday, July 8, 2013

After deadly shooting at pro-Morsi protest, Cairo enters tense uncertainty Latin American leaders offer asylum to Snowden, criticize US spying program Prisoners in three West Coast states launch hunger strike to protest solitary confinement,...