President Obama's Visit to Burma and What Happened to Human Rights
An historic visit to a country slouching toward reform
Civil Liberties
Wide Wiretap Powers for Swiss Police
Court decision allows for taps on the phones of acquaintances of targeted suspects
Cop Suspended After Handcuffing Nurse Who Required a Court Order for a Blood Draw
She did not respect his authoritah
Newark PD Issues New Policy on Recording Cops
Officers will be retrained in response to teen's arrest
Officer Gets Four Years for Killing Janitor
Karl Thompson used excessive force in subduing Otto Zehm, who was innocent of any crime
NJ Police Officer Charged After Attacking Colleague
They were traveling to testify, hopefully not in a battery case
Without You Meddling Libertarian Voters, Romney Could Have Lost By Only 2.7 Million Votes!
Over at National Review, Jim Geraghty takes to task those 1.22 million of us who voted for Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson.
Florida Officials Seek to Ban Cell Phone Use in Cars and Public Meetings
The Sunshine State contemplates a new direction in regulatory overreach.
War on Christmas Begins in Santa Monica
But this one is to resurrect a Nativity display the city ended
Settlement with Newark Police Over Illegal Camera Arrest Includes New Camera Polices
People have a right to film police
Owner of Mustang Ranch Wins County Commissioner Seat in Nevada
A brothel is just a business says the "dye-in-the-wool" Republican
DOJ-Led Reforms of Las Vegas PD Could Be National Model
The Obama administration has stepped up federal reviews of police departments accused of civil rights violations
Thousands March for Abortion Rights in Ireland
In memory of woman who died when she was denied one
Big Brother's Border Blindness
After 15 years and billions of dollars, the virtual border fence is still just a mirage.
Lance Armstrong Cheated to Win. Why is that Wrong?
A Defense of Performance-Enhancing Drugs.
What a True Food Movement Looks Like
Much has been made of late of a "food movement" that would restrict our right to make our own food choices. But victories for food freedom in Denmark, California, and (hopefully) New York City show the true food movement is something else altogether.
Judge Considering $22.5 Million Fine for Google
Over privacy violations connected to Safari browser
Ikea Admits Having Used Forced Labor in the 1980s
They didn't want to try putting their stuff together either
Police Arrest Man Planning Aurora-Style Breaking Dawn Shooting
Had purchased rifles and 400 rounds of ammunition
John McAfee Says Belize Police Want Him Dead
Local authorities just may have to screw their pants on in the morning
Police Union Thinks Shooting of Dog Was Swell
Union goon says dog "could" have been a threat. Well, so could he.
Don't Let Your Email Give You Away
General Petraeus wishes he'd followed this simple advice
Entertainment Industry's Copyright Surveillance System Ready To Launch
Subject to the recording industry's concept of appropriate use, of course
Canada's Privacy Commissioner Opens Inquiry Into License Plate Readers
The push back to the devices begins
9 8 Libertarian 'Spoilers' in One Handy Chart! [UPDATED]
On Monday, I noted six federal races in which the Libertarian Party candidate on Nov. 6 received considerably more votes than the margin of victory of a winning Democrat over a losing Republican.
FBI Shoots Up House of Unarmed People
An FBI SWAT team stormed a family home in District Heights, Maryland, yesterday at 6 a.m.
British Buddhist Monk Sets Himself Alight in French Monastery
More than 30 similar protests have been carried out in Tibet since March 2011
Protesters in Jordan Calling for King Abdullah to Step Down
Muslim Brotherhood had urged people onto the streets
Court Strikes Down Michigan Affirmative Action Ban
Divided federal court declares it unconstitutional
Victim Can't Hold New York City Responsible for Detective's Sexual Assault
Officer forced girlfriend of suspect to perform oral sex on him in precinct bathroom
Privacy Groups Seek Answers on Obama's Secret Cybersecurity Guidelines
Appears to enable military deployment within the United States
MA Police Department Wants Access to Private Surveillance Feeds
Why pay for the panopticon when others will build it for you?
