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...
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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...
January 30, 2012
Occupy protesters at Washington DC park challenge eviction by officials Police crackdown in Oakland leads to hundreds of arrests UN team visits Iran to monitor nuclear program as sanctions, military build-up continue Oil disaster...
January 27, 2012
New federal investigation into foreclosures launched as crisis continues Iraqis push for legal action after US Marine avoids jail time for Haditha killings Proposed merger of top Hollywood unions draws mixed response Wisconsin paves...
January 26, 2012
Thousands protest as Poland signs anti-piracy measure Mortgage settlement at risk after CA withdraws support, other states express concern American Indian Congress highlights education, jobs, sovereignty in national address Pressure builds for NYPD chief...
January 25, 2012
On anniversary of Egyptian revolution, celebration mixes with criticism of military rule Tens of thousands return to Tahrir to assess promise of revolution Environmentalists raise concerns about Obama’s energy policies Indonesian fishermen challenge Australia’s...
January 24, 2012
Romney’s financial disclosures highlight tax breaks for rich Long-term unemployed organize for action on jobs, economy Domestic workers rally in California for fair working conditions Ahead of revolution’s anniversary, activists in Egypt use grassroots...
January 23, 2012
Egypt’s parliament opens first session amid divided public Anti-abortion activists, women’s advocacy groups converge in DC for rallies Supreme Court rules police use of GPS surveillance violates constitution Florida Republicans react to GOP penalties...
January 20, 2012
On Citizens United anniversary, protesters “occupy” federal courts Justice Department shuts down popular file-sharing site, detains execs In Syria, tens of thousands detained as violence continues Refugees swell across Gulf of Aden as region...
