White House Denies Prior Knowledge of IRS Scrutiny of Political Groups
Says it learned only recently
Free Speech
AP on DOJ Phone Record Seizures: Massive, Unprecedented Intrusion
Obama's war on transparency continues
High-Level D.C. Involvement in IRS Targeting of Government Critics
Not so much a low-level affair
IRS Office Leaked Tea Party Groups' Confidential Info to Media Organization
That's probably not standard procedure
Pelosi Blames IRS Scandal on Citizens United
If only we didn't have these nasty grassroots groups mucking up politics
Sen. Baucus Calls for Hearings Over IRS Abuse of Government Critics
A hard-to-ignore abuse of power
Chris Brown Charged with Abusing Neighborhood's Aesthetics
Singer with scary reputation paints scary faces on his home
Federal Government Demands Broad Speech Codes at College
Unconstitutionally bans pretty much all talk that may be of a sexual nature
Government Takedown Order Comes Too Late To Block 3D-Printed Gun Plans
The plans have spread around the world
IRS Apologizes For Politicized Targeting of Conservative Groups
But insists high-level officials weren't involved. Right.
IRS Admits Targeting Tea Party Groups During 2012 Elections (Updated with Actual Letters)
Today's example of the dangers of massive bureaucracies
Youtube Launches Subscription Trial Scheme
Some content creators will be able to charge $0.99 a month
CA Legislators, Unions Oppose LA Times Sale to Kochs
Isn't there an amendment thingy about government officials and newspapers?
Benghazi Hall of Shame
Remembering the officials and commentators who inaccurately blamed a murderous attack at least in part on an obscure YouTube trailer.
Associated Press Updates Guidelines for Social Media
Revised to address dangerous and sensitive news
Feds Blow $250K in Attempt To Seize Motorcycle Club's Logo
Use of asset forfeiture to steal a trademark for a symbolic victory is ... new
Sheriff Wants Residents To Report Any Neighbor Who 'Says He Hates the Government'
And you look pretty suspicious, too
Ethiopian Blogger Gets 18 Years for Criticizing Government
Somewhat thin-skinned regime
Man Acquitted of Charges Over Cursing in Police Station
Cops thought saying "bullshit" was a high crime
Police Chief Implicated in Illegal Political Enemies List
Don't all politicians gun for their critics?
Warren Buffett Joins Twitter
Good for a guy who invests in media to maybe learn how to use it
Teen Who Rapped About Bombing Faces Terrorism Charges
Everybody panic about everything! That'll show the terrorists!
Minnesota School Sued After Administrator Claims "Right to Censor" Student Speech
Student was prohibited from handing out pro-life material on her own time, even though teachers often encourage activism
Member of Pussy Riot Denied Parole in Russia
Not appropriately penitent for the authorities
