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Tagged: 2012

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...

January 19, 2012

With Keystone XL Pipeline permit denied, environmental groups, indigenous communities vow to fight future plans In South Carolina, deep cuts to mental health services leave communities struggling Indian government considers making medicine free to...

January 18, 2012

Congress reassesses anti-piracy legislation as opposition spreads online DHS hired contractors to monitor social networking sites, blogs, government documents show Wisconsin residents submit petition to force recall election of Governor Walker Boycott campaign targets...

January 17, 2012

Hundreds press lawmakers on Capitol Hill at Occupy Congress events Anti-piracy legislation in Congress draws criticism for threats to online expression Opposition grows to Chicago free speech ordinances ahead of summits Canadians warn of...

January 16, 2012

Dept of Interior to revise MLK quote on DC monument as visitors celebrate legacy Detroit residents call state’s move toward emergency manager a threat to democracy Philippine typhoon leads to questions about causes of...

January 13, 2012

Privacy advocates push for more info on drones in US Families of soldiers call for investigation into deaths after military hazing Myanmar releases hundreds of political prisoners Calls for end to nuclear power rise...

January 12, 2012

Video raises questions of US military abuse in Afghanistan Two years after earthquake in Haiti, hundreds of thousands still homeless Russians in Israel still face isolation and economic struggles In West Bengal, teens refusal...

January 11, 2012

As Republican candidates depart New Hampshire, influence of corporate dollars exclude some Protesters in DC pressure White House to close Guantanamo prison Legal challenges from Guantanamo detainees pave way for long held up transfers...