“Walk for Grandchildren” heads to Washington to demand climate change action as lawmakers spar over political response Week seven of Bradley Manning trial: judge says “aiding the enemy” charge can proceed as defense warns...
Churches, civil liberties, advocacy groups seek injunction on US surveillance programs as lawmakers question officials on legality of spying Indigenous groups protest oil and gas pipelines in northern British Columbia, citing land rights, environmental...
Senate moves forward vote on Cordray to head Consumer Protection Bureau Prisoner advocates call for end to solitary confinement for New Jersey juveniles Protests in response to Zimmerman acquittal continue as calls for federal...
Thousands rally to protest not-guilty verdict in Zimmerman trial as DOJ reopens investigation into killing Oscar Grant family, supporters gather in Oakland for premier of “Fruitvale Station” Pennsylvania court hears challenge to controversial voter...
Snowden seeks asylum in Russia as new report reveals Microsoft shared information with US government Zimmerman trial raises issues of gun laws, racial profiling, violence against youth of color Reproductive rights advocates rally in...
House passes Farm Bill that excludes funding for SNAP, putting millions of low-income Americans at risk Student advocates call on Congress to take broader action on education as lawmakers debate loan interest rates Washington...
In Egypt, Muslim Brotherhood, Tamarod reject parts of transition government as rights groups document deadly force by military Egypt reopens Rafah crossing, key corridor for Palestinians, amid instability in region As toll from train...
Latin American countries push for declaration at OAS after Bolivian President Morales’ plane is diverted Obama’s nominee to head FBI, James Comey, questioned by Senators on torture and surveillance Judge denies Guantanamo prisoner’s request...
After deadly shooting at pro-Morsi protest, Cairo enters tense uncertainty Latin American leaders offer asylum to Snowden, criticize US spying program Prisoners in three West Coast states launch hunger strike to protest solitary confinement,...
Clashes erupt in Egypt after security forces fire on pro-Morsi protesters Women advocates in Egypt call for accountability after sexual assaults in Cairo protests Privacy advocates plan new legal action against US spying programs...
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