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Category: 2012

February 27, 2012

In Syria, deadly attacks on civilians continue as break-off opposition group endorses armed resistance Private intel company monitored activists for corporations, Wikileaks documents show Palestinian hunger striker moved to solitary confinement by Israel Workers...

February 24, 2012

The small number of people supplying the millions of dollars to Super PACs Senegal prepares for elections as protests continue against the incumbent President Argentinians continue to rally against copper and gold mining In...

February 23, 2012

Privacy bill seeks transparency, but advocates say more is needed to protect online consumers Federal judge finds Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional Despite public outcry, Chicago approves closure of 17 schools Vermont faces legal...

February 22, 2012

Syrian military steps up attacks on Homs, leaving dozens dead Obama unveils plan to close tax loopholes and lower corporate rate Thai journalist, Chiranuch Premchaiporn, to present final defense in online freedom case In...

February 21, 2012

Opposition grows to proposals that would restrict reproductive rights in Washington DC and Virginia In Yemen, voters end three-decade-reign of Saleh as calls for prosecution mount In Honduras, killings in Bajo Aguan continue as...

February 20, 2012

US officials warn of military strike on Iran as UN nuclear experts visit country Occupy conference in Olympia focuses on next steps for movement Prisoners, activists bring attention to US criminal justice system Voters...

February 17, 2012

Congress extends payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits Puerto Ricans press governor on gas pipeline, noting threats to biodiversity and island communities In China, protests of environmental problems get louder despite government obstacles In Washington,...

February 16, 2012

Syria poses referendum as UN warns of crimes against humanity In Lebanon, refugees fleeing Syria present crisis for region Deadly prison fire in Honduras is latest in system of failed reforms Critics challenge NRC...

February 15, 2012

GOP amendment would allow employers to deny medical coverage over religious beliefs Wisconsin seeks to divert funds intended for struggling homeowners Chicago charter school draws funds by fining students in discipline policy Florida Republicans...

February 14, 2012

In Bahrain, anniversary of protests marked by renewed police clashes, arrests Proposed cuts to US defense obscure funding for military Rising marijuana arrests in New York funnel youth of color into prison system Test...