May 21, 2012
In Washington, activists from Yemen, Bahrain, Egypt and other Arab countries call on G8 leaders to change foreign policy Thousands protest the NATO Summit in Chicago, including veterans of US led wars Vets protest...
Category: 2012
May 18, 2012
Obama’s plan for food crisis in West Africa criticized for reliance on multinationals In Pakistan, a woman’s fight against hunger, one meal at a time Increase in Yemen attacks marks new phase of US...
May 17, 2012
Judge blocks part of NDAA that allows indefinite detention of US citizens Noam Chomsky on Occupy: a response to 30 years of economic assault on the population In Wisconsin, ALEC had deep influence on...
May 16, 2012
$2 billion loss at JP Morgan sparks calls for regulation of high risk trading Bahrain security forces arrest protest leaders in night raids Rights recognized, indigenous leaders call for action at UN meeting Pennsylvania...
May 15, 2012
Court challenge to US Senate focuses on use of filibuster to block legislation As heat grows on JP Morgan Chase, CEO Dimon retains $23 million pay package Residents of Guam challenge military firing range,...
May 14, 2012
Watchdogs push for more transparency in Pacific free trade deal NATO airstrikes in Libya killed dozens of civilians, report finds People’s summit gathers in Chicago ahead of NATO meeting Bronx mothers protest police violence...
May 11, 2012
Youth lawsuit to demand climate change action faces industry challenge in US court Mexico’s climate change law seeks emission cuts and renewable energy Ohio energy bill could increase hydrofracking in state Egyptian author, activist...
May 10, 2012
After Obama endorses gay marriage, equality movement cites challenges ahead Trade deal for Asia Pacific region could restrict medicine in poorer nations Palestinian hunger strikers draw attention to prison conditions and detention University could...
May 9, 2012
House moves to increase military aid for Israel while cutting social programs Hundreds protest Bank of America shareholder meeting in Charlotte Oakland police lag in reforms as department faces federal takeover Amidst tense relations,...
May 8, 2012
Senate Republicans block effort to prevent student loan interest rates from rising Wisconsin voters to select who will challenge Gov. Scott Walker in recall election Voters in North Carolina to decide fate of constitutional...
