Civil Liberties

Obama: Whistleblowers' New BFF

The president signs a hard-fought whistleblower protection bill into law.

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 2:25 PM PST

Bradley Manning Pleads Guilty in Wikileaks Case

The Army private pleaded guilty to 10 of the 22 charges against him, but not to "aiding the enemy."

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| Mon Nov. 26, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Welcome to America's 10 Worst Immigration Detention Centers (Map)

Problems include really long waits for medical care, rotten food, and no access to sunlight or fresh air.

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| Thu Nov. 15, 2012 2:03 PM PST

Is Obama About to Take Over the Internet?

No.

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| Fri Nov. 16, 2012 4:00 AM PST

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The Real Reason You Should Care About the Petraeus Affair: Privacy

If the CIA director couldn't keep his emails secret, neither can you.

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| Thu Nov. 15, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Obama Promised (Again) That He'd Close Gitmo. So Can He?

There are still a lot of obstacles to closing the controversial detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.

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| Tue Nov. 13, 2012 4:00 AM PST

In Election's Wake, Washington Prosecutors Scrap 220 Marijuana Cases

"There is no point in continuing to seek criminal penalties for conduct that will be legal next month."

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| Mon Nov. 12, 2012 1:04 PM PST

I Am Not a Number. But You Might Be.

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| Mon Nov. 12, 2012 10:44 AM PST

Welcome to the Amsterdam of the Rockies

A ski town weighs opening its doors to marijuana tourists.

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| Mon Nov. 12, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Supreme Court Appears Ready to Nuke the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court is preparing to hear a challenge to a key civil rights law.

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| Fri Nov. 9, 2012 2:46 PM PST

Obama Voters More Likely to Encounter Voting Troubles

Problems at the polls can sometimes amount to disenfranchisement—with minorities at particular risk.

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| Wed Nov. 7, 2012 1:37 PM PST
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Gay Marriage Finally Wins at the Polls

Tuesday brings four unprecedented gains for marriage equality.

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| Tue Nov. 6, 2012 3:19 PM PST

Things to Know Before You Instagram Your Ballot

In some states, it's illegal.

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| Tue Nov. 6, 2012 1:30 PM PST

Romney-Loving Voting Machine "Recalibrated" and Back Online

Forget the board of elections. This Pennsylvania precinct needs the Geek Squad.

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| Tue Nov. 6, 2012 12:00 PM PST
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Protecting the Voting Rights Of People With Mental Disabilities

People like Clinton Gode are challenging state laws that deny Americans with disabilities the right to vote.

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| Mon Nov. 5, 2012 3:01 PM PST
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What Would Romney Do to Civil Liberties?

Eh, pretty much what Obama has done. Because when it comes to the war on terror, there's not much difference between the two candidates.

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| Mon Nov. 5, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Timeline: The Long History of Voter Suppression

The 200-year battle over which Americans get to cast their ballots on Election Day.

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| Sun Nov. 4, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

What Would a Romney Victory Mean for Reproductive Rights?

Here are eight ways a Romney-Ryan administration could interfere with your access to reproductive health care.

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| Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Chevron Subpoenas Google and Others for Private Email Info

The oil giant goes fishing for private data on activists, attorneys, and journalists connected to its famous Ecuador lawsuit.

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| Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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MoJo's Interactive Guide to Voter Suppression and Poll Problems

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 | Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT