Civil Liberties
Human Progress: Not Inevitable, Uneven, and Indisputable
We haven't achieved utopia, but a new website documents the enormous progress humanity has made, especially over the last two centuries
Spying on the Line
A criminal case provides an opportunity to challenge the NSA's warrantless wiretapping.
NYC Attorney Asks Appeals Court to Block Stop-And-Frisk Ruling
Because police officers are now scared
Obama Orders NSA to Curtail Surveillance on UN Headquarters
Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, guys
Mark Cuban Posts SEC E-Mail: Prosecutor Felt "Fully Informed" About Him After Seeing Some Headshots
Photo of Cuban holding a bundle of cash called "charming"
Sandra Day O'Connor Presides over Gay Wedding at Supreme Court
One groom was a friend from college
Okla. Top Court Reaffirms Abortion Law Unconstitutional
Limits how much medication can be used to induce an abortion
Support for Death Penalty in US Lowest in 40 Years
Still a majority -- 60 percent -- favor it for convicted murderers
NSA Chief Denies Collecting Phone Records of European Citizens
Says that Edward Snowden is wrong
San Diego Police to File Charges Against Teen Sexters
A "teaching moment" where students learn that authorities are awful people
Senators Debate 'Stand-Your-Ground' Laws
A show for the cameras about state-level self-defense laws
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to End NSA Bulk Metadata Collection
Has bipartisan support, but is it enough?
Deputy Identified in Shooting of Teen with Fake AK-47
Contributed to gun magazines; had previously shot self in the leg
What Did Obama Know About Obamacare and NSA Issues?
How much is our president in the loop on these matters?
No, Sarvis Isn't Costing Cuccinelli the Virginia Governorship
In today's "No, libertarians are not conservatives who smoke pot" news.
Obamacare May Not Work, But the NSA Sure Does
Unfortunately, the federal government still remains capable of tremendous technological feats.
Former Mossad Chief: Of Course US Has Been Spying on Allies, Including Israel
Another security expert points out "everyone tries to spy on everyone"
White House: Considering Ending Eavesdropping of Friendly Foreign Leaders
After reading about it in the news, more or less
Iranian Activist Actress Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison on "Security Charges"
Iran's conservative judiciary strikes back
US Intel Officials: White House, State Department Signed Off on Surveillance of Foreign Leaders
Upset President Obama now denying knowledge of it
Peter King: President Obama Should "Stop Apologizing" For Spying on Allies, It's Saved Lives
Noted terrorist sympathizer defends surveillance as a counter-terrorism tool
Senate Intel Committee Orders Review of Surveillance
Not happy with surveillance of leaders
AP Executive Editor "Glad" DOJ Amending Protections for Journalists
DOJ acknowledged seizing a number of AP phone records in search of a leaker
Apparently, Secret Surveillance of Powerful People Is What It Takes to Make Sen. Feinstein Worry
Now that it affects important people, she wants a full surveillance review
Former Child Prostitute in Prison For Killing Pimp Paroled in California
Jerry Brown decided not to act against parole board's decision
Yakama Nation in Washington Won't Recognize State Law Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Tribal authorities will be notified if anyone requests a permit from tribal lands
