Democracy & Civics
For immigrants to UK, marriage dependent on English proficiency
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Starting this autumn, non-EU immigrants wishing to marry British citizens must pass an English test.
San Francisco’s Superfund struggle
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A legacy of toxic pollution lingers in San Francisco’s Hunters Point Shipyard, which was once a booming hub for wartime construction efforts, but now is largely shuttered and represents a constant threat to the health of marginalized communities that live nearby. The U.S. Navy and diverse community groups are at odds over the best way to address the problem.
Voter’s quick reference to San Francisco’s mayoral candidates
A succinct listing of candidate positions and quotes on more than two-dozen key policy issues and ballot initiatives.
Pipeline foes decry Canada oil-sands boom
Environmental and indigenous groups stepped up their attacks against Canadian oil sands development as two U.S. representatives met with Canadian officials in Ottawa to discuss energy policy.
Economy
Recycled ink cartridges used for bike pathway
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An Australian national park just got a little more green: it built a new bike pathway with recycled printer cartridges.
Democracy & Civics
A peaceful reality show in the Middle East
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Most reality shows tend to document 20-somethings in compromising situations, passed out from nights of drinking and catty fights over gossip.
But, what about a reality show about peace in the Middle East?
Democracy & Civics
Controversial ‘Declaration’ allows tracking of Euro ‘Net searches
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The European Parliament’s pending “Written Declaration 29” is poised to permit the tracking of every EU Internet search made in the next two years.
Featured
FIFA accused of blocking condom distribution, safe-sex information during World Cup
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HIV prevention groups and the South African government will raise awareness by giving out hundreds of millions of free condoms during World Cup.