Civil Liberties
Brazilian Diplomats Cancel US Trip Over Snowden Leaks
Not happy about reports of NSA spying
American and British Intelligence Services Have Cracked Many Encryption Codes Used To Protect Privacy
Latest Edward Snowden revelation
Free Markets Can Fight Bigotry
Bakery's discriminatory business practice leads to economic consequences
British Health Secretary Wants To Know Why Doctors Who Performed Sex-Selective Abortions Are Not Being Prosecuted
Sex-selective abortions are illegal in the U.K.
Hundreds of NSA Documents To Be Released Because of Lawsuit
Filed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Is Alexei Navalny Russia's Ron Paul?
Moscow's election this weekend will help gauge the future of freedom in Russia.
Microsoft: Judge Ruled Against Motorola in Patent Case
Microsoft fighting over how much it has to pay for using "essential" patents
North Carolina Republicans Looking to Abolish State Income Tax
Would be eighth state to do so
Bicyclists in New York City, At Least Those Allowed To, Consider Carrying Firearms For Defense
Particularly poorly lit bike path has seen its share of crime
Mexican President: NSA Spying Illegal
NSA reported to have spied on Enrique Pena Nieto before he was elected president
Judge Rules Secret Service Records of White House Visitors Not Subject to FOIA
Because their release would be like releasing the president's schedule, judge decides
NRA Files Amicus Brief in ACLU Suit Against NSA
Worried about the nexus of domestic surveillance and anti-gun politics
Feds Trying to Gag Jailed Journalist from Talking About His Case
Accused of disseminating stolen Strafor information
Judge Vows Quick Ruling in Pa. Gay Marriage Case
Clerk defies state ban on recognition and hands out licenses
Calif. Bill Would Threaten Charter School Creation
Would require consent from unionized teachers and staff
What Does Chelsea Manning's Gender Have to Do With You?
There's no good reason to be upset about people's efforts to control their sense of identity
Pledge of Allegiance Faces Another Legal Challenge
Atheist couple claims "Under God" invocation makes them second-class citizens
Judge Orders Ohio to Recognize Gay Marriage on Man's Death Certificate
Couple had been together for 18 years
Lawsuit Against Baltimore Police For Shooting of Pitbull Includes Claim Cops Laughed at Shot Dog
Cops shot at dog six times after he lunged at them, they say
Oregon House Revenue Committee Chair: Either We Legalize and Tax Marijuana or a Ballot Initiative Does
Democrat wants Democrat-controlled legislature to consider it in the February session
California 'Revenge Porn' Bill Could Lay the Foundation For Similar Legislation in Other States
Some lawmakers and experts have First Amendment concerns
Gary Hart, Walter Mondale Register Objections to NSA Surveillance
Say FISA was meant to restrict spying, not increase it
Texas National Guard Refuses to Accept Same-Sex Benefit Requests
State law vs. Pentagon orders