President Obama Wants a Back Door on Your Phone. But Not on His.
Secure communications for me, but not for thee.
Civil Liberties
Slut-Shaming 'Johns' Shouldn't Be Sanctioned by Police
Public shaming in the Internet era can have lasting and wide-reaching effects.
Friday A/V Club: The First Presidential Debate of the Broadcast Era
The central topic: Should the U.S. ban the Communist Party?
Edward Snowden, Pussy Riot, Ai Weiwei Create Messages for World Day Against Cyber Censorship
"Without freedom of speech there is no modern world, just a barbaric one."
Obama Administration to Expand Unconstitutional Warrantless NSA Spying on Americans
The new surveillance rules have nothing to do with stopping terrorism.
Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto on 'Dismemberment Abortion' Ban
The ban makes it illegal for West Virginia doctors to perform "dilation & extraction" surgery, the most common and safest method for second-trimester abortions.
U. of Arizona Marginalized Students Demand Trigger Warnings, Censorship, Half a Million Dollars
Mandatory diversity training, cultural sensitivity, identity-specific safe spaces.
(UPDATED) Trump Supporter Sucker-Punches Protester, Police Respond by Handcuffing Protester
Multiple videos depict violent incident at last night's Trump rally.
Department of Pre-Crime Is Becoming a Reality
Civil liberties and the pitfalls of predictive policing
Dems Urge Debate Moderators to Ask Clinton and Sanders About Abortion
Both are broadly pro-choice, but Democrats want more specifics about their views and policy proposals.
You Can't Say That on Chinese Television
China's Communist authorities have put out a laundry list of material they don't want to see on TV, from homosexuality to unpatriotic sound effects.
New Video Shows Agents Began Shooting at LaVoy Finicum Before Alleged Reach for a Gun Said to Justify the Kill
FBI agents now under criminal investigation for possible misconduct regarding killing Finicum after the Oregon wildlife standoff.
Jury Acquits Woman Arrested for Protecting Her Dog From a Cop
Tiffanie Hupp was charged with obstructing an officer after standing between a state trooper and the dog he wanted to kill.
Florida Legislators Unanimously Approve Major Forfeiture Reforms
The bill, which now goes to the governor, requires an arrest and proof beyond a reasonable doubt in most cases.
French Students Encouraged to Smoke At School Because of Terrorism
Civil liberties increasingly threatened under state of emergency that's been extended for 6 months.
West Virginia Becomes 8th State to Let People Carry Concealed Guns Without a Permit
It already allowed open carry without a permit, as do 25 other states.
Here's How Apple Plans to Beat the FBI
Among other things, Apple alleges that the FBI violates its First Amendment rights by compelling company engineers to write code.
Bans on Bondage and Spanking During Sex Could Be OK, Says Federal Court
Think states can't criminalize consensual BDSM activity? Think again.
Does the 1st Amendment Apply to Political Ads in Public Transit Systems? SCOTUS Refuses to Weigh In, Clarence Thomas Dissents
Supreme Court declines to hear arguments in American Freedom Defense Initiative v. King County.
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Lawsuits That Blame Gun Makers for Murder
Hillary Clinton falsely claims a law Sanders supported gave the industry "absolute immunity."
Will Texas' Use of 'Safety Regulations' to Close Abortion Clinics Be Declared Unconstitutional?
SCOTUS heard testimony last week.
Louis CK Compares Donald Trump to Hitler in Inane, Rambling Email to Fans
Sample quote: "I'm not saying he's evil or a monster. In fact I don't think Hitler was."
State Judge Says Alabama Death Sentence Law is Unconstitutional
"Hijacked by partisan interests and unlawful legislative neglect."
NYPD No Longer Making Arrests For Drinking in Public, But Still Using Stop-and-Frisk
Criminal justice reform policies only work if police officers are aware of them.
Apple Finds It Has Many Friends in Encryption Fight Against FBI
Big names in tech file briefs in support.
CPAC Panel Says Political Correctness Makes It Harder to Fight Radical Islam
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: 'Political correctness is our weakness.'
Why Are the Newspapers That Condemn Donald Trump's Free-Speech Rants Endorsing Hillary Clinton?
The Donald has lousy rhetoric, but Hillary has a long track record of anti-First Amendment initiatives
Mass Transit Meets Mass Surveillance
Maryland legislators want to limit the use of listening devices on public buses.
This Professor Is Still Out of the Classroom After Offending Her Students Months Ago
University of Kansas investigates Andrea Quenette for using improper language and making non-PC statements.
Protesting Donald Trump is Now a Federal Crime
As is protesting any candidate with Secret Service protection.
Donald Trump, Enemy of the Constitution
Trump has trashed free speech, religious liberty, property rights, and limits on executive power.
Hints That SCOTUS May Overturn the Texas Abortion Law
Anthony Kennedy, the swing vote, suggests an "undue burden" on abortion rights can hinge on the strength of the state's justification.
FBI Beat Tor Anonymity Via Academic Research, According to Revelations from "Silk Road 2.0" Prosecution
Tor Project insists those vulnerabilities are not longer exploitable by law enforcement.
U.S. Unintended Pregnancy Rate Falls 18 Percent
But unintended pregnancies remained most common among women who were poor and cohabiting
Ayn Rand Warned Us About the Dangers of a President Like Trump
When we are all lawbreakers, vindictive asses in the executive power seat are all the more dangerous.
When Conservatives Love Overregulation
Abortion opponents embrace the smothering power of pointless, picayune rules.
Teacher Could Face Charges for 'Contributing to Delinquency of Minor' Who Stole Her Phone and Distributed Nude Photos From It
School administrators say she should have password-protected the phone.
Today at SCOTUS: Abortion Regulations on Trial
The Supreme Court hears oral argument in Texas abortion case.
Reps Skeptical of FBI in Encryption Fight Against Apple
Judiciary Committee members understand the precedent involved.
Clarence Thomas Suggests That Permanently Losing Your Gun Rights Is No Small Thing
Maybe Congress needs better reasons to bar people from owning firearms.
