February 13, 2012
Obama to increase transportation funding in 2013; House bill poses deep cuts Economic study projects job cuts, economic hit in Alabama from state immigration law In Syria, those injured struggle to access medical treatment...
Category: 2012
February 10, 2012
In Syria, humanitarian crisis in Homs as strikes on civilians continue Concern rises of threats to Internet as Europe considers ACTA Obama offers compromise on birth control mandate, but controversy continues Conservative conference focuses...
February 9, 2012
Spanish judge who pursued human rights cases disbarred by Supreme Court In Gaza, demolitions of homes displace hundreds Feds, states reach mortgage deal with banks but many struggling homeowners still not covered LA school...
February 8, 2012
Clashes erupt in the Maldives as ousted leader describes forced removal Super PACs rely on wealthy individuals for outside money in elections Lawmakers push for military service as route to citizenship though DREAM Act...
February 7, 2012
Court rules California’s Prop 8 ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional Civil rights groups say voting laws disenfranchise poor, people of color, women Minnesota’s Susan Allen, Native American and lesbian, brings distinct experience to...
February 6, 2012
After UN resolution fails, deadly strikes in Syria increase Anti-war rallies call for end to sanctions on Iran, support for pro-democracy forces FAA bill in Congress draws fire for weakening unions, increasing domestic drones...
February 3, 2012
After public outcry, Komen Foundation forced to respond to Planned Parenthood funding cut Harsh sanctions on Iran could hit middle and working class the hardest Anti-war protests scheduled for US cities as war rhetoric...
February 2, 2012
Advocates for poor counter attacks on public assistance and food stamps Modest gains in fight against homelessness, but many still struggle in urban areas US-backed NGOs in Egypt played controversial role in many countries...
February 1, 2012
Obama expands mortgage relief program for struggling homeowners New York students stage walkout to protest school closures Free trade deal in Asia Pacific could hit labor, environment, public health In the Philippines, impeachment trial...
January 31, 2012
US drone program under scrutiny after Obama acknowledges covert program As attacks in Syria continue, UN Security Counsel considers plan to end violence In Bahrain, international community quiet as crackdown on dissent continues Florida’s...
