Civil Liberties
2016: Obama's America
Dinesh D'Souza makes a powerful but ultimately unpersuasive case against the president.
Arlington Cop Accused of Body Slamming, Pepper Spraying Teenage Girl
A lawsuit filed against the Virginia police department also claims he said he had to write her a citation to justify the pepper spraying.
High School Students Clash With Police During Protests in Chile
The teenagers are protesting their underfunded school system
EPIC: Federal Agencies Trading Data on Motorists' Movements for Software, Hardware from Insurance Industry
Documents obtained by the Electronic Privacy Information Center reveal state capitalism and the surveillance state at its worst
Gambia Urged to Halt Executions
President Yahya Jammeh plans to execute all death row prisoners next month
Privacy for Sale
Welcome to the brave new world of encryption apps, real-time marketing, and using your face to shop.
Police UAVs Could Be Deployed in the UK
Drones could be used to monitor festivals and protests
FBI Warns of Anarchist Protests at GOP Convention
Claim that some groups will try to close bridges and disrupt proceedings
Rodney King Died in an Accidental Drowning
Coroner says King had marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol in his system
NAACP Endorses Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The more the merrier - much merrier, in this case
The Government Watches You, But Who Watches the Government?
Never mind. I'm sure they can be trusted.
Racial Profiling Complaints Lead to TSA Retraining
They'll have to find a new way to abuse authority
California To Restrict BB Guns
Must be kept locked away from minors or Big Nanny will be quite cross
Speed Cameras Survive Maryland Court Challenge
The cameras may be illegal, but the law provides no cause of action
Many Social Security Numbers Can Be Guessed From Birthdates
A dangerously predictable pattern was used between 1989 and 2011
Brandon Raub Ordered Freed
The involuntary commitment over Facebook posts was invalid, says judge
Planned Parenthood To Lose Texas Funding
Abortion connection makes the organization's clinics political kryptonite
CA Cops Will (Probably) Need a Warrant for GPS Data
Bill passed overwhelmingly in the state House, but still must survive the Senate
Cali's Lancaster Leaps into Daily Police Aerial Surveillance--At Least It's Not a Drone?
The city is putting a Cessna in the air for ten hours a day for aerial surveillance. Video footage will be fed directly to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office.
Pivotal Medical Marijuana Ruling in California Tossed
Case had been used by municipalities to justify dispensary bans.
Rodney King Was Chock Full of Drugs When He Drowned
PCP, cocaine and marijuana all found in his system.
Bahrain Activist's Appeal over "Insulting" Tweet Succeeds
But he's still in jail for leading protests and inciting violence against police.
Lawyer Says Australia Has Abandoned Assange
Requests for diplomatic assistance are being ignored.
NYPD's Justification for Spying on Muslims: Muslims Complaining About Bias
Conversations police used as evidence of need for surveillance show no signs of any sort of terrorist activity whatsoever.
Obama and Romney vs. the Bill of Rights
We don't know whether Obama or Romney will come out on top in the election. But it's a safe bet that civil liberties will not.
FBI, DHS Warn of Anarchy at Conventions
Their agents are probably the ones pushing the plans, but let's just raid everybody to be sure.
State Senator Wants Apology From Lil Wayne For Not Liking New York
The rapper Lil Wayne said he "flat out" didn't like New York. He spent eight months on Riker's for illegal gun possession and maybe he's no fan of stop and frisk either. That city sucks a lot more than it used to. But at least it's safe!
Judge: Force Wrong Test to Determine Whether Inmate's Rights Violated
A man claiming sexual assault during a prison strip search can proceed with his suit after a Circuit Court overruled a district judge who said not enough force was involved.
The 5 Dumbest Drug Laws in America
From banning the sale of magazines to regulating chemistry equipment, local and state drug warriors mainline stupidity.
Missouri GOP Official: Rape Pregnancies a Blessing from God
A local GOP committeewoman says Senate candidate Todd Akin simply misspoke and defended attempting to prohibit abortion even in cases of rape
Privacy Groups File FTC Complaint Over Companies' Viral Marketing Campaigns for Children
Something about commercially exploiting children by letting them share videos and games with friends online
