Category: 2013

Newscast for Friday, June 21, 2013

Leaked documents show US government collected domestic communications without warrant In Brazil, police meet rising demonstrations with tear gas, pepper spray as protesters vow to continue Housing evictions, social services cited in broadening Brazil...

Newscast for Thursday, June 20, 2013

Supreme Court releases rulings that could affect consumer rights and health of sex workers Protests continue in Brazil after government backs away from fare hikes Trade deal between US and Europe could increase corporate...

Newscast for Wednesday, June 19, 2013

President Obama proposes reduction in nuclear arsenal, but maintains US hold on thousands of warheads FBI director defends surveillance as privacy advocates, lawmakers call for transparency Week three of Bradley Manning trial: defense questions...

Newscast for Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Senate immigration bill could exclude many immigrant women workers Navajo community, activists push for transition to solar energy in Arizona New York residents rally at Capitol to press for moratorium on fracking Wisconsin investigative...

Newscast for Monday, June 17, 2013

Supreme Court strikes down Arizona voter ID law; rules on 5th Amendment right to remain silent Iran’s President-elect Hassan Rouhani pledges economic reform after avoiding run-off in election Millions of Americans could be denied...

Newscast for Friday, June 14, 2013

Obama Administration plans more military aid to Syrian opposition amid push for arms trade treaty US lawmakers, rights groups push for privacy protections after government surveillance programs revealed Supreme Court strikes down aspects of...

Newscast for Thursday, June 13, 2013

Supreme Court rules against private company’s patent on human gene, but opens possibility for synthetic gene patents In Washington, survivors of gun violence call for background checks, push lawmakers to confirm ATF head Presidential...

Newscast for Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In Senate immigration debate, advocates push for inclusion of LGBT couples in path to citizenship Lawmakers dispute claims by Obama Administration on NSA surveillance program as ACLU files lawsuit Week two of Bradley Manning...

Newscast for Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Farmers score partial victory in court case against Monsanto GMO crops Guantanamo hearing for defendant with history of torture draws scrutiny of military commissions Police raid Taksim Square, breaking barricades and using tear gas...

Newscast for Monday, June 10, 2013

Edward Snowden, former CIA employee, says he disclosed NSA spying documents to spark public debate on surveillance NSA spying of US citizens raises questions of private contracting in surveillance programs “Moral Monday” protests in...