December 27, 2012
US Senate debates extension of government spying powers in FISA law Mexican President Peña Nieto pledges shift in drug policy, but US influence, military role remains intact In India, mobile program shows promising gains...
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December 26, 2012
FBI documents show spying on Occupy protesters by federal, local agencies In 2012, transgender rights advance in workplace protections, health access, but challenges remain Community groups in Argentina push for clean up of polluted...
December 24, 2012 Special: One Nation Under Surveillance
The US government knows more than ever about its citizens, gathering data from aerial surveillance, phone conversations and the Internet. Join us on Christmas Eve for our special program: “One Nation Under Surveillance,” a...
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...
