Company Dinged for Protesting Land Grab
When Norfolk, Virginia's Central Radio Company put up a banner to protest being targeted for eminent domain, the company was hit for a sign code violation
Civil Liberties
Libya Goes Mad Max
In the battle against Colonel Moammar Gadhafi's regime, Misrata became a center for making homemade weapons and armored vehicles
UC Davis Chief Defied Panel to Fire Pepper Spray Cop
Investigators had suggested demotion or suspension instead.
Russia Fascinated with Pussy Riot Trial Drama
"This is better than going to the theatre!" one member of the audience exclaimed.
Iowa GOP Targets Another Judge over Gay Marriage
Voters urged to bounce justice who ruled restrictions against same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
65-Year-Old Woman Scares Away Robbers with Gun
Police, naturally, warn against citizens defending themselves with guns.
None of Your Facebook Friends Are Real
The social media company says there are more fake accounts in its system than it previous acknowledged.
FBI Had Al-Awlaki in Custody in 2002 Before Releasing Him
Ended up being the first U.S. citizen on the president's kill list
Suicidal Oregon Teen Shot to Death by Cops
Mother says dispatcher, cops promised to use only bean bag rounds but cops fired at him with their weapons up to 10 times even as a dispatcher denied what she was seeing over the phone
Congress to President: License to Kill, Please
A new effort by Congress to act as a check and/or balance to the imperial presidency seeks legal justification for killings ordered by the White House.
Anti-Government Protests in Sudan
8 dead, mostly teenagers, as the government shuts down local schools in Darfur's largest city
British Musicians Pen Support for Pussy Riot
Pete Townshend, Pet Shop Boys, others call charges "preposterous."
Spanish Judge Calls U.S. WikiLeaks Investigation Undemocratic
"The United States should make it known what it is doing so that Mr Assange can stand up for his rights. We don't know what we are facing."
Professor's E-mail Included Threat to Kill 200 Students
UC Irvine associate professor held without bail.
Chick-fil-A Supporters Eat a Lot Mor Chikin
Restaurants see flood of customers in day of organized support.
Death of a Meme: Pepper Spray Cop No Longer at UC Davis
Lt. John Pike no longer at university. Circumstances of departure unreleased.
Feds Quietly Data-Mining Americans
In the name of battling terrorism, the federal government is building dossiers on Americans from government and private databases
Arizona Abortion Ban Blocked
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals put a hold on Arizona's controversial ban on late-term abortions
Judge's Facebook Snooping Challenged
EFF asked California's highest court to review a judge's decision forcing a juror to turn over the content of his Facebook postings to the parties to the case
Man Gets 125 Years for Gun Theft
Christopher Nichols has received a sentence almost a century longer than those who used the gun in a murder.
Cryptocat Makes Web Privacy Easy and Accessible
Nadim Kobeissi has made encrypted online communication sexy
Massachusetts Calls For Citizens United to be Overruled
State legislators have signed a resolution that calls for a constitutional amendment be passed to overturn the controversial ruling.
Man Dies From Police Taser
A thirty eight year old man has died after being tased for refusing medical treatment and police assistance.
Court Orders The Department of Homeland Security to Answer Petition
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has demanded that the petition regarding body scanners in airports be dealt with.
Liberals Discover Their Inner Dick Cheney
Four years later, they have decided he was right all along.
George Zimmerman Judge Won't Recuse Himself
The judge dismissed a defense motion against him. Defense attorneys said the judge made disparaging remarks about Zimmerman at the bond hearing.
Sweepstakes Operator Suing Law Enforcement That Shut Him Down
The South Carolina entrepreneur says he's fighting for his Constitutional rights
Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day
A "buycott" in support of the company's CEO's position on gay marriage moreso than for free speech
VIDEO: New Jersey Teen Suing Police For Shooting That Left Him Paralyzed
Cops say they were told he was shooting at police and residents, teen says he was trying to shoo off gang members with a starter pistol. His attorney says he was shot while on the ground
Man Arrested For Walking Into Colorado Movie Theater Armed
Man was disarmed and arrested, areas were evacuated, handgun was confiscated, police reviewing case. Colorado is allegedly an open-carry state.
Newark to Switzerland Flight Diverted Over Unattended Camera
Sometimes it feels like the terrorists won
Cop Tases 12-Year-Old Girl at Victoria's Secret for Resisting
Police say she was getting physically involved as her mother was being arrested for traffic tickets.
D.A. Clears Cop in Shooting of Handcuffed Man
He admits things could've been done differently, but "none of it is criminal."
D.A. "Moving Forward" on Johnstown, PA Police Shooting Probe
Police say the man who was shot was accelerating toward a police officer who had stopped another vehicle.
UK Judge Rules Baby Must Die
A one-year-old in a comatose state will be taken off of life support despite the parents wishes. Doctors said recovery was unrealistic and a judge agreed.
