Civil Liberties
Ferguson October: Thousands Gather for Marches, Speeches, and Civil Disobedience Around St. Louis
At #MoralMonday and other "Ferguson October" events a diverse group is coming together to march, chant, sing, pray, and practice civil disobedience.
She Exposed the FBI, Then She Went Underground
The eighth COINTELPRO burglar comes forward.
Fictional Infractions and Furry Judges
Two cases give the Supreme Court a chance to limit cops' broad power to stop and search your car.
Little Girl Points Crayon at Classmate, School Makes Her Sign Contract Promising Not to Kill Anyone
"Mommy, daddy, what is suicide?"
'Power Drunk' Agency Targets Local Winery
California's Department of Industrial Relations slapped the owners of the Westover Winery with more than $115,000 in fines and assessments for using volunteer workers.
Where Rape Victims Are Forced to Pay for Their Own Forensic Exams
Why should sexual-assault victims have to pay the state to investigate the crimes against them?
West Virginia Officials Drop Battle Against Gay Marriage
Surrendering to the inevitable
Several Cities—and the State of Colorado—Say No to the Border Police
Federalism can cut both ways.
This Is How the Feds Illegally Obtain Evidence of a Crime and Lie About It in Court
The NSA and Justice Department go after suspects in crimes unrelated to national security using an unlawful, deceptive practice called "parallel reconstruction."
