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...
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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...
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...
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...
