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December 21, 2012

NRA’s push for armed guards in schools draws mixed reaction from lawmakers, condemnation from education advocates Protesters clash in Alexandria ahead of second round of Egypt’s constitutional vote In the Philippines, thousands without homes,...

December 20, 2012

Billions in military funding, detention of US citizens issues as House advances National Defense Authorization Act Syrian refugee crisis deepens as thousands face harsh conditions In New York, advocates criticize interest rate deals as...

December 19, 2012

After Connecticut shooting, advocates propose changes to gun policy UN suspends polio eradication work in Pakistan after killings Israel’s proposed construction in East Jerusalem, West Bank draws international condemnation New York grandmothers end nine...

December 18, 2012

As families mourn victims of Sandy Hook shooting, advocates call for more mental health services Activists push to protect social programs as Boehner unveils “Plan B” in budget talks Gay rights advocates face risks...

December 17, 2012

Hundreds rally on NRA headquarters in DC as calls rise for gun control measures Schools across US step up police presence in wake of Connecticut shooting New Yorkers call for Sandy recovery as thousands...

December 14, 2012

Protesters rally in Egypt ahead of vote on Morsi-backed constitution Brooklyn residents demand accountability from authorities after Superstorm Sandy Women’s rights groups slam restrictive abortion measures approved by Michigan lawmakers Courts and activists demand...

December 13, 2012

Senate committee rejects Kucinich resolution demanding legal justification for drone killings West Bank clashes erupt after Israeli soldier kills unarmed Palestinian teenager Activists in California protest the government’s move to open thousands of acres...

December 12, 2012

Students call on Congress to address the ‘school to prison pipeline’ Bradley Manning’s pre-trial hearing concludes, defense lawyer says he was treated like a ‘zoo animal’ Palestinian Authority may go to the International Criminal...