Civil Liberties
Gay Marriage Success, Faltering Gun Control, Partly Driven By Young Americans' Opinions
Young folks are more interested in freedom than control-freakery
John McCain Doesn't Understand Threats to Filibuster Gun Control Legislation
Some of his GOP colleagues are reportedly considering using the tactic
Man Facing Charges for Shooting Bear That Was Chasing Him
Charged with illegally killing a bear, illegally baiting a bear, illegal possession of a firearm and failing to secure a weapon.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Rejects Blasphemy Law
Sheikh Hasina thinks the laws already in place are good enough
Miami Police Keeping Records Related to 2011 Memorial Day Shooting a Secret
Judge rules autopsy report, 911 calls must be released, report on how 12 cops fired more than 100 rounds to remain secret under state law
A Constitutional Argument Against the So-Called "Monsanto Protection Act"*
How awful is a new GMO law amendment you've probably heard about?
Former FCC Officials Want 'Redskins' Declared Indecent
Want government to keep broadcasters from using racist terms
More Senators Declare Support for Same-Sex Marriage
Nearly all Democrats are on board now
Environmentalist Allegedly Rejailed for Writing about Prison Conditions
Had pleaded guilty to arson linked to Earth Liberation Front and was finishing out sentence
UN Rights Chief Calls for Gitmo Prison's Closure
Says indefinite detention violates international law
Montreal Woman Arrested for Anti-Police Instagram Post
That will do wonders for her attitude
Farmer Wins Free Speech Fight Over Political Signs
Offended officials tried to hit him under zoning law
Reporter May Be Jailed for Shielding Source in Holmes Case
Bureaucrats don't like being scooped by journalists
Reporter Faces Jail Time Over Source for James Holmes Notebook
A judge has threatened a journalist with the possibility of up to six months in jail if she refuses to reveal her source
Sen. Feinstein Says Congress Poised To Restrict Video Games
First Amendment, you loon
Police Department To Pay $6.5M For Killing Man 'Armed' With Water Nozzle
They could have gotten a nasty soaking
Exonerated After Five Years in Prison, Innocent Man Signs With Atlanta Falcons
A bit of compensation for what he lost
For Spraying Bullets and Killing a Dog, Cop Gets One-Day Suspension
They probably didn't want to hurt his feelings
Seattle Cop Charged for Hitting Cuffed Man
Well, they don't move around quite so much, that way
What Other Types of Guns Can Sen. Feinstein Fail to Ban? What About Ones Made of Pixels?
Keep your laws off our virtual bodies
Louisiana Sheriff Questioned Over Video Showing Inmates Doing Drugs
The prison is now closed
Hackers Post Photo of Kim Jong Un as a Pig on Official North Korea Flickr Account
North Korea's people are starving but it has a flickr account
DEA Complains Apple Text Messaging Protocol is Encrypted All the Way Through
Even with a warrant they may not get access they want
Privacy Lawsuit Against Comscore Awarded Class Action Status
Market research firm accused of breaching privacy
Maryland Houses Passes Draconian Gun Control Measures
Post-Newtown race to take advantage of tragedy continues
In Ohio, Debtors Still Face Prison
If they owe money to the courts, even though jailing them is illegal
Despite Focus on Gun Restrictions, More States Move To Loosen Laws
Many Americans gain expanded freedom for self-defense as Obama huffs and puffs for the opposite
Non-Profit Gives Guns to Poor People Who Need Protection
Cue the salty tears of the usual suspects
U.S. Government Agency Sued for Requiring Pledge of Opposition to Prostitution
Rules out people who think activities among consenting adults should be legal
CO Gun Restrictions Lead to Cancellation of Shooting Competition
There are more welcoming venues