2012 London Olympics Most Totalitarian?
From getting reporters suspended on Twitter to banning the sale of non-McDonald's French fries, the IOC is making a case for the superlative.
Civil Liberties
Obama's Adventures in Africa
Four years ago, few would have predicted that one of President Obama's legacies would be increased militarization of U.S. policy toward Africa.
Mitt Romney: Vladimir Putin Turning Back Clock on Progress
Uses Poland as an example of benefits of freedom
British Teenager Arrested For Tweet
The seventeen year old boy was arrested after mocking British diver Tom Daley after his disappointing Olympic performance.
Street Art Removed From London During Olympics
Street artists say 'Beijing was more open-minded'.
Uzbekistan Detains Two Journalists for Taking Photos of Market
The two reporters were arrested for "pursuing a strategic goal".
Russian Anti-Corruption Blogger Charged
Alexei Navalny, who has been charged with theft, faces a long prison sentence and is banned from leaving Russia.
Vietnam May Legalize Gay Marriage
A country in which homosexuals are currently whipped is seriously considering allowing them to marry.
Julian Assange's Mother Fears Her Son Could Be Executed in the US
Christine Assange has given evidence to Ecuador's government that she claims shows that her son will be executed if he is extradited.
A Majority Believe that Violence on Screen Leads to Violence in Reality
52% of American adults believe that violent movies and video games lead to more violence in society.
Malaysian Drug Laws are Unfair to Australians
Australians are not presumed innocent when charged with crimes that could see them executed, says a Malaysian legal reform advocate.
Zimbabwe Thief Asks For Life in Prison
Lovemore Manyika says that he would prefer incarceration to life outside prison walls.
Scenes from the Drug War: DEA Secretly Commandeers Truck, Gets Driver Killed
Company owner did not authorize use, is trying to get reimbursed and fears for his family.
Imprisoned Marine 'Deserter' Had Been Honorably Discharged
Alan Gourgue was kept in custody for a month and hauled across country before he was released.
Gay Marriage Placed on DNC Platform, Surprising Those Who Thought It Was Already There
Language supporting same-sex recognition to face vote in August.
Judge Won't Block Arizona Late-Term Abortion Ban
Abortions after 20 weeks would be forbidden, except in medical emergencies.
Are Rape Jokes Funny?
Daniel Tosh isn't the first comedian to have told a controversial rape joke.
Anaheim Riots Spotlight Need for Broad Police Reform
The city's law enforcement culture values aggressiveness over community policing.
Don't Let the Aurora Shooting Curtail the Right of Self-Defense
Gun control isn't the answer.
