Archives for January, 2012
SD Indians Sue For Early Voting

SD Indians Sue For Early Voting

Published On Monday, January 30, 2012. Under: World.
With a presidential election ahead, South Dakota's Native Americans are once again finding the road to the ballot box is anything but straightforward. The state has a long and checkered history of measures to deter Native Americans from voting. This year, members of the heavily Democratic Oglala Sioux are getting only six days for early voting, while the rest of the state gets 46. They are suing the state election commissioner, who doubles as treasurer of a Republican Party PAC. A 100Reporters exclusive by Stephanie Woodard. [FULL ARTICLE]
Romney on Board

Romney on Board

Published On Thursday, January 19, 2012. Under: World.
Mitt Romney served on the board of Marriott International at time when the hotel chain faced repeated allegations that it cheated property owners. During Romney's two stints totaling a dozen years, Marriott faced repeated accusations that it was pocketing undisclosed discounts, rebates and kickbacks from vendors while charging owners full price for goods and services, and falsifying financial statements to hide revenue. Marriott denied the accusations, and yet paid at least $24 million to settle them during Romney's tenure on the board. A 100Reporters exclusive by Lucy Komisar. -. [FULL ARTICLE]
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf sworn in for a second term

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf sworn in for a second term

Published On Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Under: Local.
Monrovia, Liberia. January 16, 2012 was neither a day to look back with regret or anger nor to look forward with anxiety or doubt. Rather it was a day to rejoice and celebrate. At 11:00 am President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s … Continue reading →
Jamie Nichols presents CELEBRATE DANCE 2012

Jamie Nichols presents CELEBRATE DANCE 2012

Published On Friday, January 06, 2012. Under: Videos.
Saturday March 3, 2012 at the Alex Theatre with a line-up of eight extraordinary dance companies.