All News Articles for 2015-02-02

Monday, February 2, 2015
Obama Budget Plan Would 'Benefit the Worst Corporate Tax Dodgers'
'This is how the rules get rigged.'
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Syriza Official Vows to Kill EU-US Trade Deal as 'Gift to All European People'
Threat comes amid continued grassroots opposition to proposed trade deal
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Almost 2,500 Now Killed by Covert US Drone Strikes Since Obama Inauguration Six Years Ago
The Bureau’s report for January 2015
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Did Grassroots Power Push FCC in Right Direction on Net Neutrality?
Wheeler likely to support strict net neutrality protections after backing off from pro-industry initiatives
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As California Water Resources Dwindle, New Fears Over Drilling Waste Contamination
Situation described as 'unfolding catastrophe' as investigation finds oil drilling companies injected untold amounts of waste into protected groundwater reserves
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Yet Another Toxic Consequence of Oil Spills: Arsenic Contamination
Discovery of elevated arsenic levels in groundwater is 'significant public health concern,' researchers warn
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As Injustice Becomes Routine In al-Sisi's Egypt, 183 Political Opponents Sentenced to Death
Despite killings and massacres, regime of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi enjoys impunity, including from close U.S. ally
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As Ukraine Spirals Again into Violence, US Contemplates Pouring Fuel on Fire
Amid increased fighting and escalated warning of wider war, NYT reporting says Obama adminstation considering sending $3 billion in weaponry and military equipment into Ukraine
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