Civil Liberties
Nelson Mandela Wasn't Radical Enough
Although he and his movement eliminated apartheid, they left in place a government powerful enough to control the economic system to the detriment of working people.
Egyptian Police Fire Tear Gas and Water Cannon at Protesters
Were holding protest near ministry of defense headquarters
K-9 Officer Won't Face Charges After Pushing Dog Through Car Window Onto Suspect
Cleared by grand jury
North Carolina Police Chief Claims Handcuffed Teen Shot Himself in the Head While in Police Car
Autopsy confirmed that 17-year-old Jesus Huerta died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Florida Appeals Court Rules State College Students Can Keeps Guns in Cars on Campus
Student at University of North Florida challenged gun policy
The NSA's Vast Conspiracy Against Our Privacy
In the six months since Edward Snowden made his revelations, the scandal has only grown.
Court Strips Immunity from Sheriff in Maryland Lawsuit
$1.1 million verdict for retaliation against deputy allegedly forced to falsify a report
NSA's Phone Record Gathering May Hit More Numbers Than People Realize
We are more connected through a small set of phone numbers than we used to be
"There Will Be a Confrontation": Person Makes Threat, Police Called--Shots Fired, Person Found Dead
64-year-old shot and killed by police
Ukraine Opposition Rejects Talks with President
Protesters reoccupy square after police withdraw
How Government Officials Doom Gun Registration Laws
The problem for gun control advocates is that they keep promising that no way will registration lead to confiscation of firearms, even as it does just that.
Supreme Court Restores Death Sentence in Kansas Murder Case
Defendant argued Fifth Amendment violation for being forced to submit to mental health testing
Former Phoenix Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
Shot and killed man and dog at domestic violence call
9th Circuit Chief Judge Sees Widespread Prosecutorial Misconduct
Alex Kozinski calls it an epidemic
Man Claiming Torture from Chicago Police Freed After 30 Years in Jail
Says he was tormented into confessing to a rape he didn't commit
British Government Forced Shutdown of Secure Email Service
Before Lavabit there was PrivateSky
Family's Lawsuit: DOD Sent Home Body of Marine Without Heart, Were Later Sent Someone Else's Heart
Marine committed suicide while working on the embassy security detail in Athens; local hospital allegedly performed unauthorized autopsy
FBI, Medical Experts Pin Kelly Thomas' Brutal Death on Police Beating
Retired FBI agent testified Thomas had right to defend himself from police brutality
More Contraception, Less Conscription
In a rational world, women in the U.S. would be able to buy birth control over the counter.
Poll: Americans Want to Go Back to Previous Health Care System, Disagree With President Obama on Size and Power of Government
Americans say Obama administration is not transparent, they've lost confidence in government and Congress doesn't understand health care
As Newtown Massacre Anniversary Approaches, Obama Administration Shifts From Gun Control to Mental Health
Adam Lanza had the resources to access mental health help
Indian Supreme Court Rules Law Criminalizing Homosexuality Still Valid
Colonial-era anti-gay law
Sandy Hook Sympathy and Secrecy
The frivolous arguments for suppressing the 911 calls placed during the Newtown massacre.
Ukraine President Offers Some Concessions to Protesters
But it doesn't look like they'll do much good
'Protest Zone' Announced for Sochi Olympics
Olympians reminded political gestures are against the rules
Calif. Arrests 'Revenge Porn' Site Operator
Charged people to have their X-rated photos removed
