Libertarians vs. Conservatives: "We've seen some real progress"
Glenn "Instapundit" Reynolds, responding to wailing and gnashing of teeth among many conservatives in the wake of last week's election.
Civil Liberties
Ugandan Anti-Gay Bill Expected to Pass
Some European countries have threatened to cut aid if the bill becomes law
Supreme Court to Hear DNA Privacy Case
Can police take samples of anybody arrested for a crime?
Pakistan President: Malala a Symbol for Girls' Education
November 10 is "Malala Day" to acknowledge teen's activism and courage
Anti-Government Protesters Clog Streets of Buenos Aires
They say the president and her cronies are a bit too fascist-y
Next Gay Marriage Battle Likely To Be in Oregon
Everybody should have a chance to get hitched (and then un-hitched)
Google Traffic Drops as Chinese Government Clamps Down on Internet
That's a lot of censorship
Court Blocks Voter-Approved Muzzle on Internet Speech
Broadly written measure raises serious First Amendment concerns
Court: Teen Juvie Can't Be Barred From Social Media
His offenses weren't Internet-related, so the limits make no sense
Memphis Cop Tries to Shoot Dog, Misses and Shoots Partner Instead
Executing a drug warrant, natch
Why Mitt Romney Lost—and the GOP Will Continue to Lose
The party's message is confused, contradictory, and unconvincing.
Newly Unionized Airport Security Screeners Get First Contract
What about a union that protects citizens' rights? Oh, that's the government?
Enforcers with Fire Extinguishers
Planning to set yourself on fire? The Chinese government is ready.
Bradley Manning Offers Guilty Plea on Some Actions
Private also requests to be tried before a military judge rather than a jury
Student Suspended From SUNY Oswego For Email to Coach
Charged with "dishonesty" and "disruptive behavior"
Pope Gets His Own Personal Twitter Account
Expected to start tweeting at the end of the year
Anti-Government Protests Erupt in Argentina
Crime, corruption, and inflation not going down well
Massive Anti-Government Protest Planned in Argentina
The increasingly authoritarian government is losing support
FEMA Closes Due To Weather, NYC Buildings Department Preventing People From Returning Home
They're from the government and they're here to help
Immigration Reform Back on D.C. Agenda
GOP gets the message that pissing-off new arrivals is unwise
Student Pleads Guilty After Distributing "How-To" Rape Flier
Certainly tasteless, but would seem to constitute free speech
Court Says Mass Detention of Motorists is OK
Dozens were handcuffed and held at gunpoint while the Gestapo ... err ... police looked for a bank robber
BBC Banned Space Signals Over Content Fears
Martians can be just vile in their everyday speech
Civil Liberties Did Well at the Ballot Box
From legal grass to revising three strikes, good news
Florida Officer Fired After Video Shows Beating
Attacked and choked man outside Sarasota nightclub
Election's Over, Can We Focus on the Wars Now?
Barack Obama tried to extend the war in Iraq, has more troops in Afghanistan than Bush did, and is ordering drone strikes at a dizzying pace.
After Blocking Ban, Minn. Activists Look to Legalize Gay Marriage
Efforts to join other states may gain steam now
Bahrain Revokes Citizenships of 31
Targets exiled activists, former opposition members of Parliament
LA Council Approves ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants
Will help them open bank accounts, use libraries, and will have debit card features
