Year: 2012
Florida set to execute prisoner despite questionable evidence
February 12, 2012
Florida set to execute prisoner despite questionable evidence
The State of Florida is set to execute Robert Waterhouse, a former plasterer and drywall worker, who has spent half…
Syria’s uprising in context
February 10, 2012
Syria’s uprising in context
The United States hasn’t created an opposition in Syria—but it has acted to strengthen it.
Komen Foundation plays politics with women’s health
February 10, 2012
Komen Foundation plays politics with women’s health
When the largest, best-funded breast cancer advocacy group in the U.S, cut funding to Planned Parenthood, women's health advocates were…
US has 5,000 janitors with Ph.D.s
February 10, 2012
US has 5,000 janitors with Ph.D.s
A report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics appears to shed light on the issue of disaffection among young…
No war on Iran!
February 10, 2012
No war on Iran!
Read reports from some of the numerous actions across the United States held on Feb. 4.
Syria: the Middle East’s tipping point
February 9, 2012
Syria: the Middle East’s tipping point
The struggle for Syria isn't just about Syria--it's the struggle for a free, democratic Middle East versus one that lives…
Downey fights police brutality
February 7, 2012
Downey fights police brutality
Protesters demand justice for police brutality victim.
Head Start programs forced to compete for funding
February 7, 2012
Head Start programs forced to compete for funding
Head Start programs have funding threatened.
Militant South Bronx march shows the power, and anger, of the people
February 7, 2012
Militant South Bronx march shows the power, and anger, of the people
On Feb. 4, the 13th anniversary of the murder of Amadou Diallo, a militant march responded to two new incidents…
UN resolution defeated, US drive for regime change in Syria continues
February 7, 2012
UN resolution defeated, US drive for regime change in Syria continues
In Syria, yet another independent government is in danger of being overthrown with the help of the U.S. government. Is…