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$NY governor bans fracking – for now$

NY governor bans fracking – for now

December 20, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Residents concerned about the safety of their towns and drinking water won a first victory over "fracking" as outgoing Gov. David Paterson signed an order banning the practice until July.

Pakistan flood victims face harsh winter

December 20, 2010 By Brian McAfee

Reports indicate that the hardships from Pakistan's earlier monsoon floods have been exacerbated by the onslaught of winter.

Honduras ex-prez Zelaya voices anger re Wikileaks revelations

December 20, 2010 By Emile Schepers

Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya angrily blasted the U.S. State Department comments revealed in a secret diplomatic cable.

Families arrested at bank in foreclosure protest [with video]

December 17, 2010

Several families moved their belongings outside of a Chase Bank branch in an act of civil disobedience - and were arrested.

Chicago grassroots to mayoral candidates: we want a people’s agenda

December 17, 2010 By John Bachtell

CHICAGO - What are the most urgent issues this city's next mayor must address? That question was mulled by over 2,000 grassroots community activists Dec. 14 in a political style convention.