Full Coverage: Politics

30.09.2005 The so-called "partial birth abortion ban" has been successfully challenged in three state courts, but an appeal from Nebraska could put that issue in front of the newly constituted Supreme Court within months. The new court may also hear a case on a controversial parental notification law.

30.09.2005 Having lived and worked in Iraq the past two years, U.S. peaceworker Mary Trotochaud opens a window into the lives of occupied Iraqis who, despite their disillusionment with the U.S. occupation, are still hopeful for a peaceful and democratic society.

30.09.2005 Synthetic ingredients in "organic" food? It doesn't seem very logical, but if Kraft and other members of the corporate food industry get their way, the word "organic" is going to take on unfortunate new meaning, says the Pesticide Action Network.

29.09.2005 Iraqi women's rights--particularly those of dress and movement--are in danger of disappearing, say several of the country's prominent activists.

29.09.2005 To mark this year's World Day Against the Death Penalty on October 10, Amnesty International is asking those African governments that have not abolished the death penalty to do so, and would like your help in appealing to heads of state.

28.09.2005 Since President Bush entered office slashing taxes for the wealthy, vital community development and infrastructure programs have been shortchanged. Many federal and state officials in both parties have been predicting disaster for years, says progressive strategist David Sirota.

28.09.2005 WASHINGTON, D.C., Sep 27 (OneWorld) - Multibillion-dollar White House plans to aid recovery from Hurricane Katrina have spawned complaints by a broad array of civil rights, economic justice, and environmental groups even as congressional investigators look into possible corruption.

27.09.2005 Politics has become a contest between different brands of doom-mongering, argues Frank Furedi.

27.09.2005 Over 1,500 have been arrested in Nepal's capital over the last two weeks as political parties and their student supporters hold their most sustained protests since King Gyanendra's February takeover of the country's political machinery. In rural areas, a unilateral ceasefire called by Maoist rebels earlier this month has improved life, villagers say, wishing the government would follow suit.

27.09.2005 Federal contractors involved in Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts have been exempted from requirements that ensure employment opportunities for women and minorities. "The exemption could hurt the very people most affected by Hurricane Katrina, effectively shutting them out from the opportunity to participate in rebuilding their own neighborhoods," civil rights advocates said.

26.09.2005 Don't spin your record on world poverty during the party conference, Labour leaders were told today, because the Government's achievements on global anti-poverty initiatives are vastly over-stated and many polices continue to harm the poorest countries.

26.09.2005 A new bankruptcy law, which is scheduled to take effect October 17, could severely undermine the efforts of working families trying to make a fresh start. Moving Ideas and Demos are urging lawmakers to, at a minimum, exempt Katrina survivors from the new law for a year--and they are asking for your support.

22.09.2005 U.S. talk show host Bill O'Reilly remarked last week that he wished Hurricane Katrina had hit the United Nations building in New York, adding, "and I wouldn't have rescued them." Citizens for Global Solutions asks you to email O'Reilly's boss and demand he apologize for his hate-speak.

19.09.2005 Afghanistan's elections passed quietly Sunday with only isolated incidents of violence, but voters faced the daunting task of picking their chosen candidate out of 400 on the ballot, as well as an unfamiliar and complex voting process.

19.09.2005 Afghanistan has had its first taste of real elections, but to build a legitimate state that is strong enough to survive and competent enough to deliver results, the U.S. and its allies must continue to give their political and economic support, says J. Alexander Thier, director of Stanford University's Project on Failed States.

19.09.2005 According to this research, television still remains the main source of information for citizens of Kosova (84%), with a great difference against radio (8%) and print media (6%). The most preferred media in Kosova are TV21, Radio Dukagjini and Koha ditore, whereas the most trusted media still remain RTK, Radio Kosova and Koha ditore.

19.09.2005 A committee of Iraq's National Assembly has released a report calling for a timetable for "occupation forces" to leave the country, saying that their continued presence prevents Iraq from becoming fully sovereign.

19.09.2005 As the Palestinian struggle for equal rights faces a crossroads, a new strategy to secure recognition of equality for all within Israel might lead the way toward a more democratic and secular country, says Todd May.

15.09.2005 In four days of Senate hearings, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts has "failed to distance himself from the anti-civil rights positions he has advocated," said the executive director of the nation's premier civil and human rights coalition Thursday, announcing its opposition to his confirmation.

14.09.2005 Kosovo's president yesterday named the group which will lead the talks on the future status of Kosovo. The group will be made up by the Kosovo President, Ibrahim Rugova who will lead the process, Head of Kosovo Parliament, Nexhat Daci, Kosovo PM, Bajram Kosumi and two opposition leaders; Hashim Thaqi, Head of Kosovo Democratic Party and Veton Surroi, Head of “ORA” Political Party. While, Blerim Shala, editor of the daily paper “Zëri” has been appointed as the Coordinator of the Working Groups for the status talks.