Texas to Execute "Mentally Retarded" Death Row Inmate
Texas uses its own definition of mental retardation and Marvin Wilson doesn't qualify
Civil Liberties
New York Times Freelance Photographer Says Cop Slammed Camera In His Face
Charged with obstructing government administration and resisting arrest; was taking photographs of s street brawl
Mayor Bloomberg: Breastfeed or Else
Bloomberg enthusiastically favors breastfeeding infants. But he is not content to simply express his view for your consideration.
Jared Loughner to Plead Guilty
Sources say the man accused of shooting Congresswoman Gabby Giffords while killing a federal judge, a child and four others, will plead guilty Tuesday.
The New York Police Department Declares Open Season on the First Amendment
A new report highlights the full extent of the NYPD's efforts to suppress political speech during the Occupy Wall Street protests.
Robert Byrd Suspected Civil Rights Movement Was Guided By Communists, Subversives
A FOIA request reveals extensive FBI records on Robert Byrd, including an FBI spat with the CIA over FBI documents the Senator had that were leaked by the CIA
City Settling With Cop Fired for Police Brutality
Charges were dropped when man who needed ten stitches after being handcuffed wouldn't testify. He's suing the city now too.
Setbacks and Bizarre Turns in the Raw Milk Saga
Advocates for the right to choose raw milk still face an uphill battle.
Wyden: Cybersecurity Bill Sacrificed Privacy, Liberty
Oregon Democrat defected from Senate peers' support.
Police Shooting Settlements Forced San Bernardino's Hand in Bankruptcy
City had agreed to pay $1.4 million to families of three men killed by police.
Board Created to Monitor Privacy Abuses of Patriot Act Now Actually Exists
After five years, Senate finally approves members to board
NYPD Won't Defend Officer in Pepper Spray Incident
Officer filmed pepper-spraying Occupy Wall Street protesters already in containment area.
Ambulance Company Has Novel Idea of Volunteering
California company requires employees to volunteer for selected non-profits on their own time.
Fewer New Yorkers Stopped and Frisked
The number of people with whom the NYPD got up-close-and-personal declined by 25 percent
Texting Can Be Obscene, Says Judge
Texting counts as publishing for the purpose of obscenity laws, according to a British court
Bans on Prostitution Puts Sex Workers at Risk
The U.S. government's strict opposition to legalizing prostitution anywhere increases AIDS risks
Lovely Rita, That B***h of a Meter Maid
Michigan's high court tossed a law that had criminalized yelling at meter maids and other university officials
Judge To Hear Challenge of Guantanamo Censorship
Government control over information regarding torture of defendants is at stake
"Illegal" Interviews Could Send CopBlock Founder to Jail
New Hampshire authorities use wiretap laws to target activist over his reports on police conduct
Social-Media Censorship Call from Nigerian Pol
The country's third-ranking politician frets that Tweets and online media are beyond the reach of bribes and coercion
Jon Stewart No Fan of Chicken Ban
The prominent comedian suggests that banning businesses because of their owners' political views might be constitutionally iffy
Can't Crack This Code
Quantum key distribution may be the key to secure encryption, say scientists
New York Times Sounds Alarm on Proposed Anti-Leaks Legislation
Another attempt to make the national security state even less transparent and accountable is in the works
Cybersecurity Bill Gets Thumbs-Down in Senate
Even efforts to make the legislation less dangerous to privacy couldn't save it
Facial Recognition Joins Feds With States
FBI-originated technology that identifies people from photographs will be deployed by 2014
Pussy Riot Defense Lawyer: Stalinist Trials Were More Honest
A judge rejected 10 witnesses submitted by the defense
Gary Johnson: Pot Will Be Legal by 2016
Libertarian candidate for president makes a bold prediction
Seattle Man Steals Back Stolen Bikes
He found his stolen bikes, worth $10,000, on Craig's List a year after reporting them stolen
Feds: Private Companies Shouldn't Be Able to Sue Over Contraceptive Mandate
Justice Department argues private companies objecting to mandate on religious grounds impose their religious beliefs on employees.
ICE Agent Faces Suspension For Not Releasing Illegal Immigrant
Man with 10 traffic tickets was not a "priority target".
Chick-Fil-A Supporters, Protesters Both Condemn Store Vandalism
United behind property rights?
Cop Spent Two Hours Lurking To Arrest Ex-LA Laker
Cop then charged Matt Barnes with felony resisting arrest
What the Anaheim Riots Can Teach Other American Cities
It's time to reform the police and cut bureaucratic red tape.
Belarus Expels Swedish Ambassador For Being "Too Supportive of Human Rights"
Move comes days after Swedish human rights activists parachuted hundreds of teddy bears with pro-human rights messages into Belarus.
Families of Aurora Shooting Victims to Sue University
Relatives claim that the university James Holmes was attending failed to report his worrying behavior ro police.
Topless Protest at Olympics
Activists protested outside of London's City Hall against the treatment of female athletes in Muslim countries.
Bahraini Police Use Tear Gas and Stun Grenades on Protestors
Clashes between protesters and police have been happening sporadically since Thursday.
