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January 2, 2005

Bodies Rot into the Soil and Poison the Water in the Land of Death

1/02/05 Marks, Independent/UK, Bodies Rot into the Soil and Poison the Water in the Land of Death

Same-Sex Couples Receive Legal Boost

1/02/05 Leff, Wa. Post, Same-Sex Couples Receive Legal Boost

January 3, 2005

When the Weight of the Evidence Shifts

1/03/04 Herbert, NYT, When the Weight of the Evidence Shifts

Hope for Survival of Asia's Stone Age Tribes After Tsunamis

1/03/05 Lobe, OneWorld, Hope for Survival of Asia's Stone Age Tribes After Tsunamis

January 4, 2005

Social Security Formula Weighed

1/04/05 Weisman & Allen, Wa. Post, Social Security Formula Weighed

AFL-CIO Chief Facing Challenges From Labor's Left

1/04/05 Edsall, Wa. Post, AFL-CIO Chief Facing Challenges From Labor's Left

Some Thais Feel Foreigners Came First After Tsunami

1/04/05 Reuters, Some Thais Feel Foreigners Came First After Tsunami

Death and Life in the Andaman Islands

1/04/05 Leupp, CounterPunch, Death and Life in the Andaman Islands

January 5, 2005

Bush Pushes Tort Reform

1/05/05 Pickler, CHB, Bush Pushes Tort Reform

January 7, 2005

The Great American Injustice System

1/07/05 McFeatters, CHB, The Great American Injustice System

Annan calls for West to fulfil its pledges quickly to avert second wave of death

1/07/05 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Annan calls for West to fulfil its pledges quickly to avert second wave of death

'Mississippi Burning' Case Reopened; 1 Man Arrested

1/07/05 Roig-Franzia, Wa. Post, 'Mississippi Burning' Case Reopened; 1 Man Arrested

January 8, 2005

The Debt Threat Complicates Tsunami Disaster

1/08/05 Hertz, MediaChannel, The Debt Threat Complicates Tsunami Disaster

January 9, 2005

Local Activists Heading to Brazil for Social Justice Forum

1/09/05 Garcia, The Journal News, Local Activists Heading to Brazil for Social Justice Forum

Bush's Proposals Could Lead to Overhaul in State Medicaid

1/09/05 Hernadez & Baker, NYT, Bush's Proposals Could Lead to Overhaul in State Medicaid

Indonesia Acts to Protect Orphans

1/09/05 Nakashima, Wa. Post, Indonesia Acts to Protect Orphans

January 10, 2005

The precarious existence of the thousands in Britain's underclass

1/10/05 Guardian/UK, The precarious existence of the thousands in Britain's underclass

January 11, 2005

The Iceberg Cometh - Selling Social Security Overhaul

1/11/05 Krugman, NYT, The Iceberg Cometh - Selling Social Security Overhaul

January 14, 2005

Saving Seed Is Latest Tech Piracy

1/14/05 AP, Saving Seed Is Latest Tech Piracy

Desolate Falluja

1/14/05 Englehardt, MoJo, Desolate Falluja

G.O.P. Push in States to Curb Malpractice Costs

1/14/05 Dao, NYT, G.O.P. Push in States to Curb Malpractice Costs

Foreign-Profit Tax Break Is Outlined

1/14/05 Andrews, NYT, Foreign-Profit Tax Break Is Outlined

Bush Plans Sharp Cuts in HUD Community Efforts

1/14/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Bush Plans Sharp Cuts in HUD Community Efforts

January 15, 2005

Aid to Poorest Nations Trails Global Goal

1/15/05 Wright, Wa. Post, Aid to Poorest Nations Trails Global Goal

The Ugly Mutation of American Conservatism

1/15/05 LaTulippe, LewRockwell, The Ugly Mutation of American Conservatism

GOP Seeks Exemption to Bias Law

1/15/05 Klein, Boston Globe, GOP Seeks Exemption to Bias Law

January 16, 2005

Social Security Agency Is Enlisted to Push Its Own Revision

1/16/05 Pear, NYT, Social Security Agency Is Enlisted to Push Its Own Revision

Bush to Return to 'Ownership Society' Theme in Push for Social Security Changes

1/16/05 Rosenbaum, NYT, Bush to Return to 'Ownership Society' Theme in Push for Social Security Changes

January 18, 2005

Muslim schools 'deeply upset'

1/18/05 Coughlan, BBC, Muslim schools 'deeply upset'

Rise in race crimes 'due to war on terror'

1/18/05 Verkaik, Independent/UK, Rise in race crimes 'due to war on terror'

Corporate Americans - the Ownership Society

1/18/05 Holland, AlterNet, Corporate Americans - the Ownership Society

January 19, 2005

Judge Throws Out Same-Sex Marriage Suit

1/19/05 AP, Judge Throws Out Same-Sex Marriage Suit

January 20, 2005

Talk of Changing Pension Math Raises Concern on Benefit Cuts

1/20/05 Walsh, NYT, Talk of Changing Pension Math Raises Concern on Benefit Cuts

January 21, 2005

Homeless Man Poses As High School Student

1/21/05 Kamowski, Wa. Post, Homeless Man Poses As High School Student

Elephant's Death Renews Debate

1/21/05 Kaufman, Wa. Post, Elephant's Death Renews Debate

JP Morgan admits US slavery links

1/21/05 BBC, JP Morgan admits US slavery links

Torts Flim-Flam

1/21/05 Mishel, TAP, Torts Flim-Flam

January 23, 2005

Florida Offers a Bold Stroke to Fight Medicaid Cost

1/23/05 Lyman, NYT, Florida Offers a Bold Stroke to Fight Medicaid Cost

Schwarzenegger Aims at State Pension System

1/23/05 Broder, NYT, Schwarzenegger Aims at State Pension System

January 24, 2005

From Tragedy to Slavery

1/24/05 Terzieff, AlterNet, From Tragedy to Slavery

Gray Matter and the Sexes: Still a Scientific Gray Area

1/24/05 Angier & Chang, NYT, Gray Matter and the Sexes: Still a Scientific Gray Area

Race to preserve Holocaust legacy

1/24/05 Shukor, BBC, Race to preserve Holocaust legacy

January 25, 2005

Social Security: The Female Problem

1/25/05 Tuhus, AlterNet, Social Security: The Female Problem

My New Kentucky Home

1/25/05 Laufer, AlterNet, My New Kentucky Home

Driven from their land

1/25/05 Guardian/UK, Driven from their land

'Media to blame' as anti-Semitic attacks rise

1/25/05 Macintyre, Independent/UK, 'Media to blame' as anti-Semitic attacks rise

Quotas for Asian Americans? Yes and No

1/25/05 Matthews, Wa. Post, Quotas for Asian Americans? Yes and No

January 26, 2005

State of the Dream 2005: Disowned In The Ownership Society

1/26/05 United for a Fair Economy, State of the Dream 2005: Disowned In The Ownership Society

January 27, 2005

Chile's Retirees Find Shortfall in Private Plan

1/27/05 Rohter, NYT, Chile's Retirees Find Shortfall in Private Plan

Cut in U.S. Housing Aid Raises Concerns for Poor

1/27/05 Chen, NYT, Cut in U.S. Housing Aid Raises Concerns for Poor

World Social Forum: Another World Turns

1/27/05 Soloman, Nation, World Social Forum: Another World Turns

It Can Happen Here: Bankruptcy is for other countries, not the United States of America -- right?

1/27/05 Kuttner, TAP, It Can Happen Here: Bankruptcy is for other countries, not the United States of America -- right?

January 28, 2005

Dubya Headed for Trouble on Immigration Policy

1/28/05 Straub, CHB, Dubya Headed for Trouble on Immigration Policy

Hillary Says Bush Health Plan Hurts Poor

1/28/05 CHB, Hillary Says Bush Health Plan Hurts Poor

Academia, business and government: the lucrative triangle in right-wing propaganda

1/28/05 Burns, Online Journal, Academia, business and government: the lucrative triangle in right-wing propaganda

January 29, 2005

US firms' war on workers: where there's smoking, they're fired

1/29/05 Buncombe, Independent/UK, US firms' war on workers: where there's smoking, they're fired

Citizens' pension plan to lift nearly million out of poverty

1/29/05 Wintor & White, Guardian/UK, Citizens' pension plan to lift nearly million out of poverty

World Social Forum: Where Dreams Are Shattered in a Garbage Heap

1/29/05 Ebrahim, IPS, WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Where Dreams Are Shattered in a Garbage Heap

January 30, 2005

Anti-gay bullying forces thousands of pupils to leave school after GCSEs

1/30/05 Goodchild, Independent/UK, Anti-gay bullying forces thousands of pupils to leave school after GCSEs

In Culture Dominated by Men, Questions About Women's Vote

1/30/05 Glanz, NYT, In Culture Dominated by Men, Questions About Women's Vote

Gangs' Deadly Reach Growing Younger

1/30/05 Cho, Wa. Post, Gangs' Deadly Reach Growing Younger

Tribe Fights Dams to Get Diet Back

1/30/05 Harden, Wa. Post, Tribe Fights Dams to Get Diet Back

February 1, 2005

Decoding Why Few Girls Choose Science, Math

2/01/05 Strauss, Wa. Post, Decoding Why Few Girls Choose Science, Math

February 2, 2005

Half of Bankruptcy Due to Medical Bills -- U.S. Study

2/02/05 Fox, Reuters, Half of Bankruptcy Due to Medical Bills -- U.S. Study

February 3, 2005

Inuits to petition over U.S. pollution

2/03/05 Brownell, Newsweek, Inuits to petition over U.S. pollution

February 4, 2005

Debate grows over who owns Medicaid costs

2/04/05 Marks, CSM, Debate grows over who owns Medicaid costs

Rights Festival Opens with Story of 9/11 Roundups

2/04/05 Shepard, Toronto Star, Rights Festival Opens with Story of 9/11 Roundups

February 5, 2005

Judge's Ruling Opens Window for Gay Marriage in New York City

2/05/05 Travernise, NYT, Judge's Ruling Opens Window for Gay Marriage in New York City

House Conservatives Want Bush's Pension Plan to Go Further

2/05/05 Kirkpatrick & Hulse, NYT, House Conservatives Want Bush's Pension Plan to Go Further

Bush Budget Calls for Cuts in Health Services

2/05/05 Pear, NYT, Bush Budget Calls for Cuts in Health Services

G7 backs Africa debt relief plan

2/05/05 BBC, G7 backs Africa debt relief plan

February 6, 2005

Bush Is Said to Seek Sharp Cuts in Subsidy Payments to Farmers

2/06/05 Pear, NYT, Bush Is Said to Seek Sharp Cuts in Subsidy Payments to Farmers

Labour fuels war on asylum

2/06/05 Hinsliff & Bright, Guardian/UK, Labour fuels war on asylum

February 7, 2005

Bush budget seeks deep cutbacks

2/07/05 BBC, Bush budget seeks deep cutbacks

Growing Meth Use on Navajo Land Brings Call for Tribal Action

2/07/05 Kolb, NYT, Growing Meth Use on Navajo Land Brings Call for Tribal Action

U.S. HIV Cases Soaring Among Black Women

2/07/05 FearsWa. Post, U.S. HIV Cases Soaring Among Black Women

February 8, 2005

The Persistent Taint

2/08/05 Muwakkil, ITT, The Persistent Taint

February 9, 2005

Taxpayers Face Huge Bill from Medicare Drug Program

2/09/05 Sherman, CHB, Taxpayers Face Huge Bill from Medicare Drug Program

Judge to Interior Secretary: Show Up in Court or Else!

2/09/05 Heilprin, CHB, Judge to Interior Secretary: Show Up in Court or Else!

Your Money or Your Life

2/09/05 Frosch, AlterNet, Your Money or Your Life

What Ward Churchill Didn't Say

2/09/05 Mickey Z., CounterPunch, What Ward Churchill Didn't Say

"Didn't We Get Rid of Those People Years Ago?" Reflections on Empire and Uppity Indians

2/09/05 Wise, CounterPunch, "Didn't We Get Rid of Those People Years Ago?" Reflections on Empire and Uppity Indians

Asylum Seekers Often Mistreated, Study Funds

2/09/05 Fears, Wa. Post, Asylum Seekers Often Mistreated, Study Funds

February 10, 2005

Saudis go to polls but women still excluded

2/10/05 Howden, Independent/UK, Saudis go to polls but women still excluded

February 11, 2005

House Passes Tightening of Laws on Immigration

2/11/05 Kirkpatrick, NYT, House Passes Tightening of Laws on Immigration

Women and Sharia

2/11/05 Enders, MoJo, Women and Sharia

February 12, 2005

Up to 70% interest - credit card aimed at the poor

2/12/05 Collinson, Guardian/UK, Up to 70% interest - credit card aimed at the poor

Big Oil's Burden of Too Much Cash

2/12/05 Mouawad, NYT, Big Oil's Burden of Too Much Cash

Wal-Mart Agrees to Pay Fine in Child Labor Cases

2/12/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Wal-Mart Agrees to Pay Fine in Child Labor Cases

Born to be a slave in Niger

2/12/05 Andersson, BBC, Born to be a slave in Niger

February 15, 2005

Ugandan army recruiting children

2/15/05 BBC, Ugandan army recruiting children

February 17, 2005

White wine, black land rights and the good intentions that withered on the vine

2/17/05 Selva, Independent/UK, White wine, black land rights and the good intentions that withered on the vine

February 19, 2005

Poorest Face Most Risk on Social Security

2/19/05 VandeHei, Wa. Post, Poorest Face Most Risk on Social Security

February 21, 2005

UK Navy's new message: your country needs you, especially if you are gay

2/21/05 Barkham, Guardian/UK, UK Navy's new message: your country needs you, especially if you are gay

On Navajo Reservation, a New Tool in the Fight Against Drugs

2/21/05 Kolb, NYT, On Navajo Reservation, a New Tool in the Fight Against Drugs

Slavery and drudgery: the reality of childhood

2/21/05 Frith, Independent/UK, Slavery and drudgery: the reality of childhood

History Center In N.Y. to Honor Malcolm X

2/21/21/05 Gray, AP, History Center In N.Y. to Honor Malcolm X

February 22, 2005

Amnesty: Iraqi Women No Better Off Post-Saddam

2/22/05 Lovell, Reuters, Amnesty: Iraqi Women No Better Off Post-Saddam

Imperial Zealotry: Righteous Racism Running Rampant

2/22/05 Cook, CounterPunch, Imperial Zealotry: Righteous Racism Running Rampant

February 23, 2005

Work-based diplomas for teenagers

2/23/05 BBC, Work-based diplomas for teenagers

The elusive rainbow

2/23/05 Freedland, Guardian/UK, The elusive rainbow

The Secret Genocide Archive

2/23/05 Kristoff, NYT, The Secret Genocide Archive

High Court Rules Against Racial Segregation in Prison

2/23/05 Yen, Wa. Post, High Court Rules Against Racial Segregation in Prison

Boys, Girls Are Faring Equally, Study Finds

2/23/05 Stein, Wa. Post, Boys, Girls Are Faring Equally, Study Finds

February 24, 2005

The Condemned

2/24/05 Greenburg, MoJo, The Condemned

Justices Tighten Review of California Prison Segregation

2/24/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Tighten Review of California Prison Segregation

Competing Visions For Social Security

2/24/05 Weisman, Wa. Post, Competing Visions For Social Security . . Comparison of Plans

February 25, 2005

Losing the war on hunger

2/25/05 Hackett, CHB, Losing the war on hunger

Race a Factor in Texas Stops

2/25/05 Moreno, Wa. Post, Race a Factor in Texas Stops

February 26, 2005

U.S. Survey Indicates Blacks Hardest Hit by HIV Infection

2/26/05 Brown, Wa. Post, U.S. Survey Indicates Blacks Hardest Hit by HIV Infection

February 27, 2005

Bush's Next Target: Malpractice Lawyers

2/27/05 Lohr, NYT, Bush's Next Target: Malpractice Lawyers

Private Health Care in Jails Can Be a Death Sentence

2/27/05 Zeilbauer, NYT, Private Health Care in Jails Can Be a Death Sentence

February 28, 2005

Global aid 'failing poor nations'

2/28/05 BBC, Global aid 'failing poor nations'

Fla. Tomato Pickers Still Reap 'Harvest of Shame'

2/28/05 Nieves, Wa. Post, Fla. Tomato Pickers Still Reap 'Harvest of Shame'

March 1, 2005

Nuclear Survivors Say They Were Fed Lies in Government Cover-Ups

3/01/05 AFP, Nuclear Survivors Say They Were Fed Lies in Government Cover-Ups

US high in UN child poverty table

3/01/05 BBC, US high in UN child poverty table

Supreme Court Bars Death Penalty for Juvenile Killers

3/01/05 AP, Supreme Court Bars Death Penalty for Juvenile Killers

Little Advance Is Seen in Ivies' Hiring of Minorities and Women

3/01/05 Arenson, NYT, Little Advance Is Seen in Ivies' Hiring of Minorities and Women

March 2, 2005

Abuse of immigrants at detention centre exposed by TV film

3/02/05 Brown, Independent/UK, Abuse of immigrants at detention centre exposed by TV film

Commission to Study U.S. Prison Conditions

3/02/05 Smith, Wa. Post, Commission to Study U.S. Prison Conditions

Pakistan rejects pro-women bill

3/02/05 BBC, Pakistan rejects pro-women bill

March 3, 2005

Supremacists Suspected in Killings at Judge's Home

3/03/05 Slevin, Wa. Post, Supremacists Suspected in Killings at Judge's Home

One occupational hazard for teens: harassment

3/03/05 Teicher, CSM, One occupational hazard for teens: harassment

Ecuador tribes vow to fight oil threat

3/03/05 Voss, Guardian/UK, Ecuador tribes vow to fight oil threat

March 5, 2005

Malnutrition hits Brazil Indians

3/05/05 Gibbs, BBC, Malnutrition hits Brazil Indians

Extinction threat for Andaman natives

3/05/05 Bhaumik, BBC, Extinction threat for Andaman natives

March 6, 2005

Credit Card Penalties, Fees Bury Debtors - Senate Nears Action On Bankruptcy Curbs

3/06/05 Day & Mayer, Wa. Post, Credit Card Penalties, Fees Bury Debtors - Senate Nears Action On Bankruptcy Curbs

Seeking Closure on 'Greensboro Massacre'

3/06/05 Fears, Wa. Post, Seeking Closure on 'Greensboro Massacre' - Reconciliation Panel Convenes in N.C. to Address '79 Attack by Nazi Party, Klan

Global Disparities: Of People And Pets

3/06/05 Alam, CommonDreams, Global Disparities: Of People And Pets

Niger finds no takers for slave liberation

3/07/05 Roberts, Independent/UK, Niger finds no takers for slave liberation

March 7, 2005

Six-year-olds 'want to be thin'

3/07/05 BBC, Six-year-olds 'want to be thin'

Summit May Favor Tackling Causes of Terrorism Over Military Response

3/07/05 McCullough, AP, Summit May Favor Tackling Causes of Terrorism Over Military Response

Extreme prejudice

3/07/05 Younge, Guardian/UK, Extreme prejudice

March 8, 2005

The Brand: How the Aryan Brotherhood became the most murderous prison gang in America

3/08/05 Grann, The New Yorker, The Brand: How the Aryan Brotherhood became the most murderous prison gang in America.

The Debt-Peonage Society

3/08/05 Krugman, NYT, The Debt-Peonage Society

Report Says Medicaid Overpays for Drugs

3/08/05 Pear, NYT, Report Says Medicaid Overpays for Drugs

Senate Votes Against Higher Minimum Wage

3/08/05 Espo, Wa. Post, Senate Votes Against Higher Minimum Wage

March 9, 2005

Bankruptcy Bill Set for Passage; Victory for Bush

3/09/05 Labaton, NYT, Bankruptcy Bill Set for Passage; Victory for Bush

Steady Drop in Black Army Recruits

3/09/05 White, Wa. Post, Steady Drop in Black Army Recruits

March 11, 2005

Foreigners on US death row no longer have right to make international appeal

3/11/05 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Foreigners on US death row no longer have right to make international appeal

Detectives Used Badges to Kill for the Mob, Indictments Say

3/11/05 Rashbaum, NYT, Detectives Used Badges to Kill for the Mob, Indictments Say

March 12, 2005

US pays out for looting Nazi gold

3/12/05 Curwen, BBC, US pays out for looting Nazi gold

Congress Mulls Cutting Food Aid to Poor

3/12/05 Quaid, AP, Congress Mulls Cutting Food Aid to Poor

March 13, 2005

So, is there more to men than sex and cars? Dream on

3/13/05 Dobson, Independent/UK, So, is there more to men than sex and cars? Dream on

Casino Bid Prompted High-Stakes Lobbying

3/13/05 Schmidt, Wa. Post, Casino Bid Prompted High-Stakes Lobbying

Focus: Should boys and girls be educated separately?

3/13/05 Bygrave, Independent/UK, Focus: Should boys and girls be educated separately?

US could face UN scrutiny over rights

3/13/05 Al Jazeera, US could face UN scrutiny over rights

March 15, 2005

Mother Culture, or Only a Sister?

3/15/05 Wilford, NYT, Mother Culture, or Only a Sister?

US judge lifts bar on gay marriages

3/15/05 Gumbel, Independent/UK, US judge lifts bar on gay marriages

Show's Not So 'Purrfect' for Female Forces In Iraq

3/15/05 Martineau & Weingand, Scripps, Show's Not So 'Purrfect' for Female Forces In Iraq

March 16, 2005

Abortion: The facts

3/16/05 Independent/UK, Abortion: The facts

Case Stirs Fight on Jews, Juries and Execution

3/16/05 Murphy, NYT, Case Stirs Fight on Jews, Juries and Execution

Member of Civil Rights Panel Quits, Says It Should Be Closed

3/16/05 Fears, Wa. Post, Member of Civil Rights Panel Quits, Says It Should Be Closed

March 17, 2005

The X factor, and why the sexes are so different

3/17/05 Radford, Guardian/UK, The X factor, and why the sexes are so different

March 18, 2005

Destined for Deficits

3/18/05 Dionne, Wa. Post, Destined for Deficits

Researcher Fabricated Data in Studies on Women

3/18/05 Stein, Wa. Post, Researcher Fabricated Data in Studies on Women

March 19, 2005

Indians debate gay marriage

3/19/05 Tanner, CHB, Indians debate gay marriage

March 20, 2005

Losing Ground - African American Farmers

3/20/05 Alcindor, Nation, Losing Ground - African American Farmers

March 21, 2005

New face of abuse: one in five girls hit by boyfriend

3/21/05 Byrne, Independent/UK, New face of abuse: one in five girls hit by boyfriend

Congo's Desperate 'One-Dollar U.N. Girls'

3/21/05 Wax, Wa. Post, Congo's Desperate 'One-Dollar U.N. Girls'

March 22, 2005

Proud first-graders now say: Cherokee spoken here

3/22/05 West, CSM, Proud first-graders now say: Cherokee spoken here

Shooting Rampage by Student Leaves 10 Dead on Reservation

3/22/05 Wilgoren, NYT, Shooting Rampage by Student Leaves 10 Dead on Reservation

A neo-nazi 'angel of death'

3/22/05 Left, Guardian/UK, A neo-nazi 'angel of death'

Executives Cash In, Regardless of Performance

3/22/05 Whyte & Johnson, Wa. Post, Executives Cash In, Regardless of Performance

March 23, 2005

Cheap Aids drugs under threat

3/23/05 Ramesh, Guardian/UK, Cheap Aids drugs under threat

Vigilante violence: Death by gossip

3/23/05 Herbert, Independent/UK, Vigilante violence: Death by gossip

More Help Wanted: Older Workers Please Apply

3/23/05 Freudenheim, NYT, More Help Wanted: Older Workers Please Apply

Behind the Why of a Rampage, Loner With a Taste for Nazism

3/23/05 Davey, NYT, Behind the Why of a Rampage, Loner With a Taste for Nazism

Fewer Employers Totally Cover Health Premiums

3/23/05 Freduenheim, NYT, Fewer Employers Totally Cover Health Premiums

March 24, 2005

India Alters Law on Drug Patents

3/24/05 McNeil, NYT, India Alters Law on Drug Patents

March 25, 2005

Report reveals shame of UN peacekeepers

3/25/05 Bowcott, Guardian/UK, Report reveals shame of UN peacekeepers

Republicans Consider Slowing Benefits Growth for Most

3/25/05 Andrews, NYT, Republicans Consider Slowing Benefits Growth for Most

Minnesota Killer Chafed at Life On Reservation

3/25/05 Harden & Hedgpeth, Wa. Post, Minnesota Killer Chafed at Life On Reservation

Native Americans Criticize Bush's Silence

3/25/05 Connolly, Wa. Post, Native Americans Criticize Bush's Silence

Developing world at superbug risk

3/25/05 BBC, Developing world at superbug risk

March 26, 2005

Home prices 12% higher in areas with best schools

3/26/05 Daley, Independent/UK, Home prices 12% higher in areas with best schools - UK

Family Wonders if Prozac Prompted School Shootings

3/26/05 Davey & Harris, NYT, Family Wonders if Prozac Prompted School Shootings

University Changes Its Focus in Investigation of Professor

3/26/05 Johnson, NYT, University Changes Its Focus in Investigation of Professor

March 27, 2005

Racist attacks on the rise in rural Britain

3/27/05 Rayners, Guardian/UK, Racist attacks on the rise in rural Britain

Super-rich hide trillions offshore

3/27/05 Mathiason, Guardian/UK, Super-rich hide trillions offshore

March 29, 2005

Juvenile Arrested In Minn. Shootings

3/29/05 Eggen & Hedgpeth, Wa. Post, Juvenile Arrested In Minn. Shootings

March 31, 2005

Supremes crack down on age discrimination

3/31/05 Yen, CHB, Supremes crack down on age discrimination

The global remittance rip-off

3/31/05 Guardian/UK, The global remittance rip-off

April 1, 2005

DEA supervisor exposes cover-up of U.S. agents' role in mass murder in Mexico

4/01/05 Conroy, Online Journal, DEA supervisor exposes cover-up of U.S. agents' role in mass murder in Mexico

Army reservist witnesses war crimes

4/01/05 Rockwell, Online Journal, Army reservist witnesses war crimes

Residents brace as Minutemen deploy

4/01/05 The Herald, Residents brace as Minutemen deploy

April 2, 2005

Illinois Pharmacies Ordered to Provide Birth Control

4/02/05 Davey, NYT, Illinois Pharmacies Ordered to Provide Birth Control

Tombstone gang guards US border

4/02/05 Ayres, News.com, Tombstone gang guards US border

The Photo ID Movement as White Privilege

4/02/05 Moses, CounterPunch, The Photo ID Movement as White Privilege

April 3, 2005

My Big Fat C.E.O. Paycheck

4/03/05 Deutch, NYT, My Big Fat C.E.O. Paycheck

April 4, 2005

US has no time for Minutemen on Mexican border

4/04/05 Gumbel, Independent/UK, US has no time for Minutemen on Mexican border

A Lucrative Brand of Tutoring Grows Unchecked

4/04/05 Saulny, NYT, A Lucrative Brand of Tutoring Grows Unchecked

The Billionaires' Club

4/04/05 Herbert, NYT, The Billionaires' Club

In North Dakota, Farmers Wary of Cuts to Subsidies

4/04/05 Slevin, Wa. Post, In North Dakota, Farmers Wary of Cuts to Subsidies

UN: Slum dwellers to triple by 2050

4/04/05 Al Jazeera, UN: Slum dwellers to triple by 2050

April 6, 2005

The Ugly Side of Pretty

4/06/05 Ephraim, Common Ground, The Ugly Side of Pretty

New Report Details Black Inequality

4/06/05 Texeira, AP, New Report Details Black Inequality

April 8, 2005

Black, Dead and Invisible

4/08/05 Herbert, NYT, Black, Dead and Invisible

Indians' Wish List: Big-City Sites for Casinos

4/08/05 Butterfield, NYT, Indians' Wish List: Big-City Sites for Casinos

April 9, 2005

Rudolph To Plead Guilty to Bombings

4/09/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Rudolph To Plead Guilty to Bombings

April 10, 2005

Closed Loophole Hasn't Cut Subsidies for Student Loans

4/10/05 Winter, NYT, Closed Loophole Hasn't Cut Subsidies for Student Loans

April 12, 2005

Native American TV to Fight Stereotypes

4/12/05 Tolerance.org, Native American TV to Fight Stereotypes

U.S.: Pay Gap Widens Between CEOs and Workers

4/12/05 Aslam, OneWorld, U.S.: Pay Gap Widens Between CEOs and Workers

April 13, 2005

Selling Social Security Destruction to White Alabamans

4/13/05 Lindorff, CounterPunch, Selling Social Security Destruction to White Alabamans

Hamas admits its gunmen shot betrothed woman in 'honour killing'

4/13/05 Macintyre, Independent/UK, Hamas admits its gunmen shot betrothed woman in 'honour killing'

Hamas admits its gunmen shot betrothed woman in 'honour killing'

4/13/05 Macintyre, Independent/UK, Hamas admits its gunmen shot betrothed woman in 'honour killing'

Rudolph Pleads Guilty to Abortion Clinic Blast in Alabama

4/13/05 Williams, NYT, Rudolph Pleads Guilty to Abortion Clinic Blast in Alabama

House votes to eliminate estate tax

4/13/05 AP, House votes to eliminate estate tax

April 14, 2005

A Crime to Dream

4/14/05 Danticat, Nation, A Crime to Dream

For Betrayal by Swiss Bank and Nazis, $21 Million

4/14/05 Glaberson, NYT, For Betrayal by Swiss Bank and Nazis, $21 Million

Rural Chinese Riot as Police Try to Halt Pollution Protest

4/14/05 Yardley, NYT, Rural Chinese Riot as Police Try to Halt Pollution Protest

April 15, 2005

Congress passes stricter bankruptcy law

4/15/05 Gordon, CHB, Congress passes stricter bankruptcy law

For Women in Sciences, Slow Progress in Academia

4/15/05 Rimer, NYT, For Women in Sciences, Slow Progress in Academia

Oregon Supreme Court Invalidates Same-Sex Marriages

4/15/05 Kershaw, NYT, Oregon Supreme Court Invalidates Same-Sex Marriages

Text of Eric Rudolph's Statement To The American People

4/15/05 Public Domain, Text of Eric Rudolph's Statement To The American People

April 17, 2005

Truth about Calais 'immigrant menace'

4/17/05 Townsend & Hinslif, Observer, Truth about Calais 'immigrant menace'

April 21, 2005

A Big Win for Human Rights

4/21/05 Eviatar, Nation, A Big Win for Human Rights

Roe's Birth, and Death

4/21/05 Brooks, NYT, Roe's Birth, and Death

We Ain't No Biocolonialists

4/21/05 Leahy, Wired, We Ain't No Biocolonialists

April 22, 2005

Microsoft Comes Under Fire for Reversal on Gay Rights Bill

4/22/05 Kershaw, NYT, Microsoft Comes Under Fire for Reversal on Gay Rights Bill

April 24, 2005

Blacks, Whites and Love

4/24/05 Kristof, NYT, Blacks, Whites and Love

April 25, 2005

US prison rate soars even higher

4/25/05 BBC, US prison rate soars even higher

Farming for Families and Food, Not Corporate Profits

4/19/05 Steward, FPIF, Farming for Families and Food, Not Corporate Profits

Girl soldiers: the forgotten victims of war

4/25/05 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Girl soldiers: the forgotten victims of war

Nation's Inmate Population Increased 2.3 Percent Last Year

4/25/05 AP, Nation's Inmate Population Increased 2.3 Percent Last Year

High Court to Hear Dispute Over Student Loans

4/25/05 Yen, AP, High Court to Hear Dispute Over Student Loans

Miami Beach Mayor Seeks to Exclude Sex Offenders

4/25/05 Roig-Franzia, Wa. Post, Miami Beach Mayor Seeks to Exclude Sex Offenders

April 26, 2005

Fiddling While Crucial Programs Starve

4/26/05 Scheer, LA Times, Fiddling While Crucial Programs Starve

A Down Low Dirty Shame

4/26/05 Sanders, AlterNet, A Down Low Dirty Shame

Senate Committee Takes Up Bid to Overhaul Social Security

4/26/05 Toner & Rosenblaum, NYT, Senate Committee Takes Up Bid to Overhaul Social Security

April 27, 2005

Dozens of Words for Snow, None for Pollution

4/27/05 Cone, Dozens of Words for Snow, None for Pollution

Florida Expands Right to Use Deadly Force in Self-Defense

4/27/05 Goodnough, NYT, Florida Expands Right to Use Deadly Force in Self-Defense

Crowd Of 40 Watched, Did Nothing While Girl Was Raped

4/27/05 The Australian, Crowd Of 40 Watched, Did Nothing While Girl Was Raped

April 28, 2005

Paying on the Highway to Get Out of First Gear

4/28/05 Egan, NYT, Paying on the Highway to Get Out of First Gear

How Much for a Dozen Human Eggs?

4/28/05 Philipkoski, Wired, How Much for a Dozen Human Eggs?

Iraqi volunteers help Hood soldiers train

4/28/05 Brown, AP via ArmyTimes.com, Iraqi volunteers help Hood soldiers train

Iraqis Serve To Make Fort Hood Training More Realistic

4/28/05 KWTX, Iraqis Serve To Make Fort Hood Training More Realistic

April 29, 2005

The Colors of Memory

4/29/05 Constantino, MoJo, The Colors of Memory

Thousands die early as poverty gap widens

4/29/05 Laurence, Independent/UK, Thousands die early as poverty gap widens

Bush Cites Plan That Would Cut Social Security Benefits

4/29/05 Stevenson & Bumiller, NYT, Bush Cites Plan That Would Cut Social Security Benefits

A Private Obsession

4/29/05 Krugman, NYT, A Private Obsession

Congress Passes Budget With Cuts in Medicaid and in Taxes

4/29/05 Stolberg, NYT, Congress Passes Budget With Cuts in Medicaid and in Taxes

'What, Me Worry?'

4/29/05 Friedman, NYT, 'What, Me Worry?'

Bush Backs Abortion Measure

4/29/05 Allen, Wa. Post, Bush Backs Abortion Measure

April 30, 2005

In a Now-Suspicious America, Muslim Converts Face Discrimination

4/30/05 Elliott, NYT, In a Now-Suspicious America, Muslim Converts Face Discrimination

May 1, 2005

Social Security: Help for the Poor or Help for All?

5/01/05 ANdrews & Porter, NYT, Social Security: Help for the Poor or Help for All?

Brazilian Indians free policemen

5/01/05 BBC, Brazilian Indians free policemen

Navajo Head Vetoes Gay Marriage Measure

5/01/05 AP, Navajo Head Vetoes Gay Marriage Measure

May 3, 2005

Women of Kuwait denied vote by Islamist lawmakers

5/03/05 Elias, Independent/UK, Women of Kuwait denied vote by Islamist lawmakers

May 4, 2005

Sex Trafficking: Zero Tolerance

5/04/05 Katayama, MoJo, Sex Trafficking: Zero Tolerance

Marijuana Becomes Focus of Drug War

5/04/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Marijuana Becomes Focus of Drug War

May 5, 2005

F.B.I. Will Exhume the Body of Emmett Till for an Autopsy

5/05/05 Ruethling, NYT, F.B.I. Will Exhume the Body of Emmett Till for an Autopsy

May 6, 2005

A Killing Commanded by Tradition

5/06/05 Aizenman, Wa. Post, A Killing Commanded by Tradition - Afghan Adultery Case Reflects Challenge of Extending Modern Law to Tribal Lands

Whiteness Visible

5/06/05 Thill, AlterNet, Whiteness Visible

Vigilante Man

5/06/05 Davis, MoJo, Vigilante Man

Another "Three Strikes" Travesty - Why is Santos Reyes Facing Life in Prison?

5/06/05 Yoshioki, CounterPunch, Another "Three Strikes" Travesty - Why is Santos Reyes Facing Life in Prison?

May 7, 2005

Reported Cases Of Sexual Assault In Military Increase

5/07/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, Reported Cases Of Sexual Assault In Military Increase

May 8, 2005

Drug Makers Reap Benefits of Tax Break

5/08/05 Berenson, NYT, Drug Makers Reap Benefits of Tax Break

Sri Lankan Maids Pay Dearly for Perilous Jobs Overseas

5/08/05 Waldman, NYT, Sri Lankan Maids Pay Dearly for Perilous Jobs Overseas

Under New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, Food Stamps May Be Reduced

5/08/05 Pear, NYT, Under New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, Food Stamps May Be Reduced

May 9, 2005

Medicating Aliah

5/09/05 Waters, MoJo May-June, Medicating Aliah

May 10, 2005

CEO Pay is Still on Steroids

5/10/05 Sklar, Providence Journal, CEO Pay is Still on Steroids

Sense of smell is linked to sexual orientation, study reveals

5/10/05 Connor, Independent/UK, Sense of smell is linked to sexual orientation, study reveals

For Gay Men, an Attraction to a Different Kind of Scent

5/10/05 Wade, NYT, For Gay Men, an Attraction to a Different Kind of Scent

Far from border, a migration flash point

5/10/05 Marks, CSM, Far from border, a migration flash point

Public schools: Do they outperform private ones?

5/10/05 Mendez, CSM, Public schools: Do they outperform private ones?

May 11, 2005

Congress Rekindles Battle on Mandatory Sentences

5/11/05 Kirkpatrick, NYT, Congress Rekindles Battle on Mandatory Sentences

Region's Fringes Draw a 'New White Flight'

5/11/05 Paley, Wa. Post, Region's Fringes Draw a 'New White Flight'

Women experts urged back to labs

5/11/05 BBC, Women experts urged back to labs

May 12, 2005

Locked Out: The 65,000 Indians on the wrong side of the fence

5/12/05 Huggler, Independent/UK, Locked Out: The 65,000 Indians on the wrong side of the fence

New Panel Will Study Medicaid With Eyes Toward Big Changes

5/12/05 Pear, NYT, New Panel Will Study Medicaid With Eyes Toward Big Changes

May 13, 2005

Hundreds of African boys go missing in London

5/13/05 Left, Guardian/UK, Hundreds of African boys go missing in London

Always Low Wages. Always.

5/13/05 Krugman, NYT, Always Low Wages. Always.

May 14, 2005

Missing: the mystery of 300 boys who have disappeared from school

5/14/05 Morris & Cowan, Missing: the mystery of 300 boys who have disappeared from school

Research shows immigrants help the economy

5/14/05 Morris, Indpendent/UK, Research shows immigrants help the economy

May 15, 2005

Who's Preying on Your Grandparents?

5/15/05 Morgenson, NYT, Who's Preying on Your Grandparents?

Exam results reveal gender gulf in schools

5/15/05 Hill, Observer, Exam results reveal gender gulf in schools

May 16, 2005

India's suicide epidemic is blamed on the British

5/16/05 Milmo, Independent/UK, India's suicide epidemic is blamed on the British

Studies Find Disparity in U.S. Cancer Care

5/16/05 Altman, NYT, Studies Find Disparity in U.S. Cancer Care

Life at the Top in America Isn't Just Better, It's Longer

5/16/05 Scott, NYT, Life at the Top in America Isn't Just Better, It's Longer

Some of D.C.'s Poor Question Their Place in Housing Plan

5/16/05 Montgomery, Wa. Post, Some of D.C.'s Poor Question Their Place in Housing Plan

Fear and loathing in gay India

5/16/05 Baswas, BBC, Fear and loathing in gay India

Why pensions are becoming even scarcer

5/16/05 Marks, CSM, Why pensions are becoming even scarcer

May 17, 2005

A New Focus For Teachers In Training

5/17/05 Mathews, Wa. Post, A New Focus For Teachers In Training

Two Fronts in the War on Poverty

5/17/05 Fletcher, Wa. Post, Two Fronts in the War on Poverty

May 18, 2005

Pay Now, Pay Later

5/18/05 Schiffrin, MoJo, Pay Now, Pay Later

More Objections to Women-in-Combat Ban

5/18/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, More Objections to Women-in-Combat Ban

May 19, 2005

Brazil's poor are cut down after a 150-mile protest march

5/19/05 Hay & Tariz, Independent/UK, Brazil's poor are cut down after a 150-mile protest march

Mexican President apologises for racist remark on US jobs

5/19/05 Usborne, Independent/UK, Mexican President apologises for racist remark on US jobs

Race and US Politics: Hero of the Angelenos

5/19/05 Gumbel, Independent/UK, Race and US Politics: Hero of the Angelenos

Those Who Outgrow Foster Care Still Struggle, Study Finds

5/19/05 Davey, NYT, Those Who Outgrow Foster Care Still Struggle, Study Finds

Amendment Targets Role of Female Troops

5/19/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, Amendment Targets Role of Female Troops

Out Through the In Door - The Politics and Economics of Outsourcing

5/19/05 Roberts, CounterPunch, Out Through the In Door - The Politics and Economics of Outsourcing

May 20, 2005

Old South racism lives on in Big Easy's Bourbon Street

5/20/05 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Old South racism lives on in Big Easy's Bourbon Street

May 22, 2005

On a Christian Mission to the Top

5/22/05 Goodstein & Kirkpatrick, NYT, On a Christian Mission to the Top

Class Matters: Evangelicals and Soldiers

5/22/05 Goodstein & Kirkpatrick, NYT, Class Matters: Evangelicals and Soldiers

No Child Left Unmedicated - TeenScreen, State - Drugging and Suicide

5/22/05 Pringle, CounterPunch, No Child Left Unmedicated - TeenScreen, State-Drugging and Suicide

May 23, 2005

The American Dream gains a harder edge

5/23/05 Francis, CSM, The American Dream gains a harder edge

Report says African poverty doubled

5/23/05 Al Jazeera, Report says African poverty doubled

May 24, 2005

The College Dropout Boom

5/24/05 Leonhardt, NYT, The College Dropout Boom

Supreme Court Drops Case Ruled on by World Court

5/24/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Supreme Court Drops Case Ruled on by World Court

Justices to Hear N.H. Abortion Notification Challenge

5/24/05 Lane, Wa. Post, Justices to Hear N.H. Abortion Notification Challenge

Leaving behind Zimbabwe's land

5/24/05 Ferrett, BBC, Leaving behind Zimbabwe's land

World Bank, IMF Requirements Stifling Poor Countries' Health Spending

5/24/05 Aslan, OneWorld, World Bank, IMF Requirements Stifling Poor Countries' Health Spending

May 25, 2005

EU doubles aid for world's poor

5/25/05 White & Elliott, Guardian/UK, EU doubles aid for world's poor

Official Says Law Doesn't Cover Gays

5/25/05 Lee, Wa. Post, Official Says Law Doesn't Cover Gays

May 26, 2005

Early Heat Wave Kills 12 Illegal Immigrants in the Arizona Desert

5/26/05 Madigan, NYT, Early Heat Wave Kills 12 Illegal Immigrants in the Arizona Desert

May 27, 2005

Medical staff quit for the West, leaving Africa's health service in crisis

5/27/05 Laurence, Independent/UK, Medical staff quit for the West, leaving Africa's health service in crisis

School Law Spurs Efforts to End the Minority Gap

5/27/05 Dillon, NYT, School Law Spurs Efforts to End the Minority Gap

May 28, 2005

Burning crosses signal return of Ku Klux Klan

5/28/05 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Burning crosses signal return of Ku Klux Klan

Pain Study Finds Gap In Minorities Seeking Help

5/28/05 Fears, Wa. Post, Pain Study Finds Gap In Minorities Seeking Help

May 29, 2005

Karl's New Manifesto

5/29/05 Brooks, NYT, Karl's New Manifesto

When the Joneses Wear Jeans

5/29/05 Steinhauer, NYT, When the Joneses Wear Jeans

The Interest-Only Trap

5/29/05 Singletary, Wa. Post, The Interest-Only Trap

California turns toward rehabilitating juveniles

5/29/05 Wood, CSM, California turns toward rehabilitating juveniles

Women are still a closed book to men

5/29/05 Smith, Guardian/UK, Women are still a closed book to men

May 30, 2005

A Battle Against Illegal Workers, With an Unlikely Driving Force

5/30/05 Egan, NYT, A Battle Against Illegal Workers, With an Unlikely Driving Force

Afghan women 'still suffer abuse'

5/30/05 BBC, Afghan women 'still suffer abuse'

May 31, 2005

In Tulsa, Keeping Alive 1921's Painful Memory

5/31/05 Fears, Wa. Post, In Tulsa, Keeping Alive 1921's Painful Memory

June 1, 2005

The Five-Bedroom, Six-Figure Rootless Life

6/01/05 Kilborn, NYT, The Five-Bedroom, Six-Figure Rootless Life

Supreme Court Rules in Ohio Prison Case

6/01/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Supreme Court Rules in Ohio Prison Case

Border Patrol Cited for Inaction on Kickbacks

6/01/05 Mintz, Wa. Post, Border Patrol Cited for Inaction on Kickbacks

June 2, 2005

A rich country being stripped of its wealth

6/02/05 Leigh, Guardian, A rich country being stripped of its wealth

Curse of gold has fuelled slaughter and rape in Congo

6/02/05 Davies, Independent, Curse of gold has fuelled slaughter and rape in Congo

June 3, 2005

U.S. Cites 4 Mideast Allies in Report on Trafficking in People

6/03/05 Stout, NYT, U.S. Cites 4 Mideast Allies in Report on Trafficking in People

For Fruit Flies, Gene Shift Tilts Sex Orientation

6/03/05 Rosenthall, IHT, For Fruit Flies, Gene Shift Tilts Sex Orientation

June 5, 2005

US probes Isle of Man scheme used by billionaire Bush donors

6/05/05 Nisse, Independent, US probes Isle of Man scheme used by billionaire Bush donors

A Policy of Rape

6/05/05 Kristoff, NYT, A Policy of Rape

Richest Are Leaving Even the Rich Far Behind

6/05/05 Johnston, NYT, Richest Are Leaving Even the Rich Far Behind

Oil wealth urged to save Africa

6/05/05 Hinsliff et all, Observer, Oil wealth urged to save Africa

How video that put Serbia in dock was brought to light

6/05/05 Judah & Sunter, Observer, How video that put Serbia in dock was brought to light

3 pounds a day: the slim budget of Britain's hidden underclass

6/05/05 Smith, Observer, 3 (pounds) a day: the slim budget of Britain's hidden underclass

June 6, 2005

Un-Housing the Poor

6/06/05 Frosch, AlterNet, Un-Housing the Poor

Hands Off My Medical History

6/06/05 Farmer, Women's e-News, Hands Off My Medical History

The Mugging of the American Dream

6/06/05 Moyers, Take Back America Speech, The Mugging of the American Dream

Missouri Briefly Flies Confederate Flag

6/06/05 AP, Missouri Briefly Flies Confederate Flag

Financial Aid Rules for College Change, and Families Pay More

6/06/05 Winter, NYT, Financial Aid Rules for College Change, and Families Pay More

The Mobility Myth

6/06/05 Herbert, NYT, The Mobility Myth

Workplace Improves for Gay, Transgender Employees, Rights Group Says

6/06/05 Joyce, Wa. Post, Workplace Improves for Gay, Transgender Employees, Rights Group Says

Social taboos pressure lesbian love

6/06/05 BBC, Social taboos pressure lesbian love

June 8, 2005

Row over German zoo's Africa show

6/08/05 BBC, Row over German zoo's Africa show

Broken Promises Leave Three Million Children to Die in Africa

6/08/05 Elliott & Wintour, BBC, Broken Promises Leave Three Million Children to Die in Africa

In Fiction, a Long History of Fixation on the Social Gap

6/08/05 McGrath, NYT, In Fiction, a Long History of Fixation on the Social Gap

June 10, 2005

Mugabe takes his revenge on poor by destroying thousands of homes

6/10/05 Independent, Mugabe takes his revenge on poor by destroying thousands of homes

Mississippi Burning: The murder case that set a US state alight

6/10/05 Buncombe, Independent, Mississippi Burning: The murder case that set a US state alight

Strike threat over French plan to relax labour laws

6/10/05 Lichfield, Independent, Strike threat over French plan to relax labour laws

Losing Our Country

6/10/05 Krugman, NYT, Losing Our Country

Report Describes Immigrants as Younger and More Diverse

6/10/05 Files, NYT, Report Describes Immigrants as Younger and More Diverse

June 11, 2005

30bn debts write-off agreed

6/11/05 Elliott & Seager, Guardian, 30bn debts write-off agreed - Africa

Mugabe keeps a tight grip on Bulawayo

6/11/05 Independent, Mugabe keeps a tight grip on Bulawayo

When It Comes to Africa, Bush has More on His Mind Than Aid

6/11/05 Chrichton, The Sunday Herald, When It Comes to Africa, Bush has More on His Mind Than Aid

June 12, 2005

Zimbabwe undercover: how Mugabe is burning opponents out of their homes

6/12/05 Independent, Zimbabwe undercover: how Mugabe is burning opponents out of their homes

Debt Cut Is Set for Poorest Nations

6/12/05 Blustein, Wa. Post, Debt Cut Is Set for Poorest Nations

Some Things Have Changed; Some Remain the Same - A Day in Mississippi

6/12/05 Gray, CounterPunch, Some Things Have Changed; Some Remain the Same - A Day in Mississippi

June 13, 2005

G8 wants tax on airline tickets to help world poor

6/13/05 Thornton, Independet, G8 wants tax on airline tickets to help world poor

Ruling on mother's hours will ground female pilots, warns BA's chief executive

6/13/05 Clement, Independent, Ruling on mother's hours will ground female pilots, warns BA's chief executive

U.S. to Review Heart Drug Intended for One Race

6/13/05 Saul, NYT, U.S. to Review Heart Drug Intended for One Race

One Nation, Uninsured

6/13/05 Krugman, NYT, One Nation, Uninsured

They Won't Go

6/13/05 Herbert, NYT, They Won't Go

For a Tribe in Texas, an Era of Prosperity Undone by Politics

6/13/05 Butterfield, NYT, For a Tribe in Texas, an Era of Prosperity Undone by Politics

Human Toll of a Pension Default

6/13/05 Russakoff, Wa. Post, Human Toll of a Pension Default

Immigration Law as Anti-Terrorism Tool

6/13/05 Sheridan, Wa. Post, Immigration Law as Anti-Terrorism Tool

With Millions Still in Poverty, India Considers a Job Guarantee

6/13/05 Shikimi, Wa. Post, With Millions Still in Poverty, India Considers a Job Guarantee

June 14, 2005

Senate Issues Apology Over Failure on Lynching Law

6/14/05 Stolberg, NYT, Senate Issues Apology Over Failure on Lynching Law

Thrillionaires: The New Space Capitalists

6/14/05 Schwartz, NYT, Thrillionaires: The New Space Capitalists

Limits on Media Ownership Stand

6/14/05 Shin, Wa. Post, Limits on Media Ownership Stand

Concern Grows Over Nepal's Child Fighters

6/14/05 Lancaster, Wa. Post, Concern Grows Over Nepal's Child Fighters

Rich-poor gap gaining attention

6/14/05 Grier, CSM, Rich-poor gap gaining attention

June 15, 2005

US Senate apologises for lynchings

6/14/05 Al Jazeera, US Senate apologises for lynchings

State Secret: Thousands Secretly Sterilized

6/15/05 ABC, State Secret: Thousands Secretly Sterilized

Inuit to File Anti-US Climate Petition

6/15/05 Reuters, Inuit to File Anti-US Climate Petition

June 16, 2005

Black church leaders embarrass Bush over African aid shortfall

6/16/05 Cormwell, Indepedent, Black church leaders embarrass Bush over African aid shortfall

Trial Revisits '64 Racial Divide in Slayings

6/16/05 Roig-Franzia, Wa. Post, Trial Revisits '64 Racial Divide in Slayings

Black Men: Missing

6/16/05 Muwakkil, ITT, Black Men: Missing

June 17, 2005

Rise in prison suicides blamed on overcrowding

6/17/05 Morris, Independent, Rise in prison suicides blamed on overcrowding

Video gives rare glimpse of bitter war between developers and China's poor

6/17/05 McNeill, Independent, Video gives rare glimpse of bitter war between developers and China's poor

A New Challenge to Same-Sex Marriages

6/17/05 Belluck, NYT, A New Challenge to Same-Sex Marriages

June 18, 2005

Russia gripped by 'epidemic' of murders for mobile phones

6/18/05 Osborn, Independent, Russia gripped by 'epidemic' of murders for mobile phones

Iowa Governor Will Give Felons the Right to Vote

6/18/05 Zernike, NYT, Iowa Governor Will Give Felons the Right to Vote

June 19, 2005

US preacher suspended over lesbian wedding

6/19/05 Anna, Independent, US preacher suspended over lesbian wedding

Prosecution Completes Case in 1964 Civil Rights Killings

6/19/05 Dewan, NYT, Prosecution Completes Case in 1964 Civil Rights Killings

Russian Adoptions Orphaned by State

6/19/05 Finn, Wa. Post, Russian Adoptions Orphaned by State

Laws May Reduce Unwed Fathers

6/19/05 Cook, AP, Laws May Reduce Unwed Fathers

The black cloud over America's Aids miracle

6/19/05 Sullivan, Times of London, The black cloud over America's Aids miracle

June 20, 2005

Someone Else's Child

6/20/05 Herbert, NYT, Someone Else's Child

Seeking More Than Apologies for Slavery

6/20/05 Fears, Wa. Post, Seeking More Than Apologies for Slavery

Teens' Take: Sex Is All Around Them

6/20/05 Aratani, Wa. Post, Teens' Take: Sex Is All Around Them

Zimbabwe blitz to hit rich areas

6/20/05 BBC, Zimbabwe blitz to hit rich areas

June 21, 2005

Justices Overturn a Death Sentence, Citing an Inadequate Defense Counsel

6/21/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Overturn a Death Sentence, Citing an Inadequate Defense Counsel

Door May Close on Housing Program

6/21/05 Weissman, Wa. Post, Door May Close on Housing Program

Jury Evenly Split in Mississippi Murder Case

6/21/05 Roig-Franzia, Wa. Post, Jury Evenly Split in Mississippi Murder Case

UN to probe Zimbabwe demolitions

6/21/05 BBC, UN to probe Zimbabwe demolitions

June 22, 2005

Former Mississippi Klan leader guilty of killing activists

6/22/05 Buncombe, Independent, Former Mississippi Klan leader guilty of killing activists

Minimum Sentences Urged

6/22/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Minimum Sentences Urged

Child's view of Burma's civil war

6/22/05 Sussman, CSM, Child's view of Burma's civil war

June 23, 2005

Pay Abuses Common for Day Laborers, Study Finds

6/23/05 Sheridan, Wa. Post, Pay Abuses Common for Day Laborers, Study Finds

Intolerance Found at Air Force Academy

6/23/05 White, Wa. Post, Intolerance Found at Air Force Academy

The Legacy of Lynching

6/23/05 Lester, Wa. Post, The Legacy of Lynching

How to Deter White-Collar Crime

6/23/05 Feige, Nation, How to Deter White-Collar Crime

Critics Blast Anthrax Vaccine Test

6/23/05 Williams, Courant, Critics Blast Anthrax Vaccine Test

June 24, 2005

Collection of stories about eminent domain

6/24/05 FTW, Collection of stories about eminent domain

"They Only Call Us Americans When They Need Us For War"

6/24/05 Mariscal, CounterPunch, "They Only Call Us Americans When They Need Us F