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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...