June 1, 2012
West Virginia residents call for halt to massive mine project as report reveals industry influence in climate policy UN condemns attack in Syria as massacres show heavy toll on children Myanmar’s Aung San Suu...
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May 31, 2012
House rejects bill that would criminalize sex-selective abortions Protesters at Chevron shareholder meeting call for accountability across the world Local law enforcement use of drones in US raises concerns of privacy, safety Solution to...
May 30, 2012
Thousands rally in Thailand as lawmakers debate reconciliation bill Voting laws could restrict minorities in election, advocates say Libertarians propose limited government to spur economy Student-led protests in Quebec expand to civil liberties as...
May 29, 2012
US air strikes in Pakistan raise questions of targeted killing program UN envoy meets with Syrian President Assad as details of massacre emerge California school district, facing budget cuts, chooses solar power Fighting in...
May 28, 2012 – Neighborhood Schools: The fight for the future of American public education
In the US, the historic struggle for quality education continues to unfold as America’s public schools have become the center of an intense debate. Much of that has focused on deciding what to do...
May 25, 2012
As US cites human rights violations abroad, some question American support of repressive regimes In Honduras, witnesses describe US role in deadly raid Northern California tribe challenges Forest Service on access to sacred site...
May 24, 2012
EPA rule on carbon emissions at center of public hearing in DC As head of nuclear commission resigns, weakened rules on emergency response take effect Israeli military leaders voice doubt on possible Iran strike...
May 23, 2012
Egyptians cast votes in long-awaited presidential elections Congress debates transportation bill with measure on Keystone XL Pipeline Report finds abuse, flaws in due process at Georgia’s for-profit detention centers In Iowa town, residents point...
May 21, 2012
In Washington, activists from Yemen, Bahrain, Egypt and other Arab countries call on G8 leaders to change foreign policy Thousands protest the NATO Summit in Chicago, including veterans of US led wars Vets protest...
May 18, 2012
Obama’s plan for food crisis in West Africa criticized for reliance on multinationals In Pakistan, a woman’s fight against hunger, one meal at a time Increase in Yemen attacks marks new phase of US...
