Civil Liberties

Why Your Kindle Is an Open Book to the Government

Before you buy that e-reader as a Chistmas or Hannukah present, read this.

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| Wed Dec. 12, 2012 2:11 PM PST
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Michigan Senate Passes "Abortion Mega-Bill"

Michigan's latest bill includes a number of new restrictions on abortion.

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| Thu Dec. 13, 2012 1:27 PM PST

GOPers Get Obama's Back on Targeted Killing

Who says bipartisanship is dead?

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| Thu Dec. 13, 2012 2:51 PM PST

After Right-to-Work, Michigan GOP Pivots to...Shariah?

Kneecapping unions, curtailing abortion rights, and dealing with the non-existent threat of Islamic law—all in a week's work for Michigan's Republican-controlled legislature.

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| Wed Dec. 12, 2012 5:15 AM PST

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A Plan to Stop the Feds From Reading Your Emails

Four lawmakers are trying to put a stop to warrantless spying.

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| Tue Dec. 11, 2012 7:45 AM PST

Will the New Osama bin Laden Film "Zero Dark Thirty" Rehabilitate Torture?

Kathryn Bigelow's new film, already drawing rave reviews, portrays torture as key to finding bin Laden.

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| Mon Dec. 10, 2012 9:27 AM PST
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Risk to Same-Sex Marriage "Very Great" in Supreme Court

The court could side with marriage equality in one case, but render discrimination constitutional in another.

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| Fri Dec. 7, 2012 2:09 PM PST

VIDEO: Bradley Manning's Lawyer Makes First Public Appearance

David Coombs on how he doesn't want his client to be tried in the press, Manning's treatment in prison, and why he thinks the court martial system is "by far the fairest."

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| Tue Dec. 4, 2012 8:26 AM PST

Climate Activist DeChristopher Barred From "Social Justice" Work

It's that bad habit that got him in trouble in the first place.

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| Tue Dec. 4, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Do We Really Need a Second Gitmo?

Sen. Kelly Ayotte wants a brand new Gitmo, because the old one has been working out so well!

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| Mon Dec. 3, 2012 2:57 PM PST

Bradley Manning Takes the Stand

Dispatches from inside the courtroom where the accused WikiLeaker testified about his treatment in a military prison.

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| Fri Nov. 30, 2012 9:12 PM PST
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The Senate Voted to Outlaw Indefinite Detention...or Did It?

Several senators who voted for Dianne Feinstein's amendment say they oppose its very purpose. Huh?

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| Fri Nov. 30, 2012 10:09 AM PST

Reining in the Drone War

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| Fri Nov. 30, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Lindsey Graham Wants the Government to Be Able to Lock You Up Forever Without a Trial

What could go wrong?

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| Thu Nov. 29, 2012 3:11 PM PST

White House Makes Laughable Defense Bill Veto Threat

But if history is any guide, the Obama administration probably won't do anything.

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| Thu Nov. 29, 2012 1:32 PM PST
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The Supreme Court's Big Gay-Marriage Week, Explained

The Supreme Court is taking up Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act this week.

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| Wed Nov. 28, 2012 12:14 PM PST

Will Congress End Indefinite Detention of Americans?

A group of Democratic and GOP senators thinks so—but not all civil libertarians are happy.

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| Thu Nov. 29, 2012 8:01 AM PST

Will Congress Protect Your Inbox From Warrantless Snooping?

The Senate takes up a major privacy bill that will decide whether the government needs to meet the same standard to scour your Gmail account as it does to search your underwear drawer.

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 11:12 AM PST

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