The Boston Bombings and the Security Bureaucracy
"Power delegated...is seldom reclaimed."
Civil Liberties
The Case Against Libertarian Paternalism
There is no practical, objective way for an outside observer to define another individual's best interest.
Civil Libertarians Appalled by Tsarnaev Manhunt, Boston Residents Thrilled
While Boston residents celebrate the capture of suspected marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, civil libertarians question police tactics.
Federal LGBT School Discrimination Bill Faces Tough Challenge
House seems uninterested in taking it up
Supreme Court Mulls Sex Positions – Er, Positions on Paying for Sex
Can the federal government link organizational funding with taking a formal stand against prostitution?
Philly Man with AR- 15 Defends Home from Invader
He was supposed to wait for police!
Boston Bombing Prompts Transparency Debate in China
Media coverage of incident extremely different than censored information from tragedies and incidents in China
Wearing Camouflage Draws Suspicion in Philly
Police investigate guy for no reason at all
Former Rep. Calls for Same-Sex Inclusion in Immigration Bill
It's also personal, due to his engagement to a non-American partner
Liquor Store Privatization Is Around the Corner in Pennsylvania and Tennessee
Legislators in Pennsylvania and Tennessee may do the unthinkable during their respective 2013-2014 sessions.
CISPA Supporters Dramatically Outspent Foes
Some businesses have huge financial incentives in freeing themselves from privacy liabilities
Boston Bombing Suspect Charged in Sealed Complaint
Federal magistrate came to his hospital room for first "court appearance"
White House: No Enemy Combatant Status for Boston Bombing Suspect
In response to calls from neo-con Republicans
Torture Suggested for Boston Bombing Suspect
A practice perfected in Medieval times is an issue in contemporary politics
Flight Attendants Protesting Change in Homeland Security Policy on Knives
Passengers will be allowed to bring short-bladed knives inside cabins
Newtown Families Respond to Senate Blocking Gun Control Legislation
Accusing senators of cowardice
The United States of America Did Torture, Actually
Few Americans realize what cruelties have been inflicted in their name.
New York Cops Get Free Pass for Use of Force During Protests
Even though they openly violated guidelines
Brian K. Vaughan's New Digital Comic, The Private Eye, Is a Brilliant Riff on a Post-Privacy Future
The new digital comic paints wild picture of life after a privacy apocalypse.
Tsarnaev Not Read Miranda Rights Under 'Public Safety Exception'
Officials debate whether to subject him to criminal prosecution or military interrogation
Lindsey Graham Wants Bombing Suspect Held as Enemy Combatant
No Miranda Rights for Dzhokhar
