Civil Liberties
ATF Plans To Track People's Online Social Connections
They don't want to be left out of the creepy
When the Madness Began to Lift
Rand Paul's historic filibuster may have changed American politics.
CISPA Cybersecurity Bill Amended in Secret
They'll pass the bill, then we can find out what's in it
U.N. Human Rights Scrutiny Targets U.S.
Drone assassinations and Guantanamo feature highly
Exonerations for the Wrongfully Convicted Continue To Add Up
National registry records 69 just last year
CIA Drone Campaign in Pakistan Started With Two Dead Children and a Favor
360+ strikes later, no end in sight
Montana Lawmakers Debate Legalizing Homosexuality
Unconstitutional law still imposes criminal penalties
Margaret Thatcher: How I Privatised Britain and Rebooted the "Enterprise Society"
The Iron Lady explains it all in her own words.
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
