Civil Liberties
Arizona Proposition Would Install California-Style Top-Two Election System
As if the two-party status quo weren't enough
Lawyer Accuses Police of "Reckless and Outrageous Behavior" Over Release of Maine Prostitute's Client List
High school hockey coach felt compelled to resign after his name appeared on the list of alleged johns
Dinesh D'Souza Accuses World Magazine Journalists of "Libel" and "Vendetta"
Over allegations of an extra marital affair and D'Souza's departure as president of King's College
Supreme Court Stays Houston Cop Killer's Execution
Agreed to review the case two and a half hours before the scheduled execution
TSA Firing 25 Employees, Suspending 19 After Year-Long Bag Screening Investigation
Largest personnel action ever by the TSA
Judge: Obama Remarks Admissible if Bradley Manning Convicted to Argue for Reduced Sentence
The president said the leaks didn't reveal anything that hadn't already been informing the public debate on Afghanistan
Canadian Supreme Court: No Warrantless Police Searches of Employees' Computers
Employees have diminished expectation of privacy on workplace computer, but employers nevertheless cannot hand over information to police without a warrant
Spain Looks to Ban Photos, Videos of Police
Nothing to do with them beating up protesters, they promise
Malaysian Student Sex Blog Causes a Stir
Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee posted explicit videos and pictures on the blog that has been taken offline
Spanish Authorities Propose Law Banning the Recording Police
Proposal being considered by the Interior Ministry
GOP Representative Doesn't Believe in Life of Mother Exception for Abortion
Says medical technology rules out such cases
Chinese Attitudes Towards American Democracy Improve
Well, they haven't lived it yet have they?
Wave of Violent Attacks Against Women in Western Afghanistan
Area has highest rate of self-immolation
Va. Health Chief Resigns over New Abortion Rules
Regulations treat abortion clinics the same as hospitals
Kelly Thomas Had 92 Police Encounters Since 1990
Most over minor issues, but was once jailed for assault with a deadly weapon, records show
Texas School Cheerleaders Can Keep Religious Banners
Judge allows them to stay until court fight
Boy Scout Files Show Long History of Sex Abuse
Twenty years worth of incidents documented
Turkish Pianist Arraigned for Tweets Mocking Islam
Accused of inciting public hatred
Lawmaker Suggests Voter Anti-Fraud Group Targeting Minorities
Sends letters to True the Vote group with questions about their operations and volunteers
Boys Scout "Perversion Files" to Be Released Today
14,500 pages of documents related to pedophiles among the scouts
Obama Ad Says Romney Would Ban Abortion
Truncates full quote in ad running only in Virginia
Latinos Grow More Supportive of Gay Marriage
Hispanic voters have traditionally been socially conservative
Home Security Camera Catches Cop in Nebraska Shooting Dog in Cold Blood
Police say he washed the blood off the concrete so the family wouldn't have to see it when they returned
Anti-Abortion Leaders Trying to Keep Activists in Line on Romney
The candidate has moved to the left for the general election, but anti-abortion leaders say they're convinced he's still on their side
Twitter to Block Neo-Nazi Group in Germany
The first time Twitter is operating under a new policy respecting local censorship practices
ACLU: Boston Police Spying on Lawful Activities
The Boston PD says it doesn't monitor First Amendment-protected group, though there is a fusion center in the city
Fullerton Delays Naming New Police Chief
Predecessor stepped down after the Kelly Thomas beating scandal
Calif. Cities Attempt to Force Plaintiffs in Records Suits to Pay Legal Fees
Dire consequences for public records access fights
Hockey Coach Quits in Maine Prostitution Scandal
Name appeared in list of men who paid for sex with Zumba instructor
Celebrities Urge Women to Vote for Obama
Scientists report water remains wet, sky still blue
Prosecutors Believe College Police Had File on Aurora Shooter
Will be given access to records about James Holmes
