Arizona passes bad law, federal judge OK's police spying on Muslims, British Catholics censor song, video on abuse by priests.....Click here for free audiobook from Audible, and kick in $15 to the PBC Podcast!
--Arizona passes anti-gay law disguised as religious freedom
--In New York, federal judge rules that NYPD surveillance of mosques doesn’t violate rights
--Ooberfuse uninvited to Catholic conference in Britain over anti-abuse song and video
--American Psychological Assn. rejects effort to consider ban on members aiding military interrogations and torture
--Detroit bankruptcy plan limits pain for pensioners
--Conservative activists claim victory over GE’s climate change efforts
Crackdowns around the world:
--In Ukraine, Yanukovych signs deal with “protesters”
--Venezuela cracks down on protesters
--Pakistan cracks down on Taliban, with rare attacks in N. Waziristan
--Syrian talks broke down, no indication of new talks as spring offensives loom
---Iran talks go well, monthly meetings planned
--St. Steve Jobs to be featured on US stamp
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