AltWeeklies Wire
Ballot Boxingnew
Arizona GOP honchos keep hiding the truth about election foul-ups, as it's learned that ballots may be stored illegally.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
01-24-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Nanny Seattlenew
With new restrictions on stripping, booze, and smoking, Seattle's nannies are in full scold mode, and progressives are the biggest party poopers of all.
Seattle Weekly |
Philip Dawdy |
01-18-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Rocking the Boatnew
GOP bigwigs and their pandering pals in the mainstream press are apoplectic about a state senator and New Times' fight to discover the truth.
Phoenix New Times |
Rick Barrs |
01-17-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Wham BAMNnew
Controversial civil rights groups make some affirmative action defenders wonder "how far is too far?"
Metro Times |
Ben Lefebvre |
01-12-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
I Spy ...new
Activists in Reno say domestic spying isn't merely about catching Al Qaeda.
Reno News & Review |
Deidre Pike |
01-06-2006 |
Civil Liberties
The Devil and Judge Jonesnew
Every so often, an opinion gets to the heart of why the Bill of Rights both guarantees the free practice of religion and protects citizens against state-approved religion. Judge John E. Jones's ruling on intelligent design did just that.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey Silverglate |
12-30-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Power Tripnew
Much of 2005 followed a script composed in the wake of 9/11: freedom was sacrificed to illusory and ill-defined security and "family values." But still there's hope.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey Silverglate |
12-22-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Torture Airnew
The trail of a secret spy plane leads to a mysterious outfit in Reno with ties to a prominent Nevada politico.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
A.C. Thompson and Trevor Paglen |
12-15-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
For 2006, Torture Is a Moral Issuenew
To effect policy change -- and to use the issue of torture to electoral advantage -- liberals have their work cut out for them.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
12-15-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
It's Gotta Be the Shirtsnew
Boston mayor Tom Menino's attempt to win the confidence of kids in the 'hood will have the opposite effect.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
12-08-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Shirting the Issuenew
Boston mayor Tom Menino wants to bolster the cops' campaign against violent crime by stopping the sale of "Stop Snitching" T-shirts.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey A. Silverglate |
12-08-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Warriors, Rescuers and Spooksnew
Outside public view, America's military forces quietly have been preparing and implementing plans that are boosting their involvement in domestic affairs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Terje Langeland |
12-08-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Unusual Suspectsnew
FBI targeted Colorado Springs political protesters in "domestic terrrorism" cases.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Terje Langeland |
12-08-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Wiretapping With the Flip of a Switchnew
Nervous tech companies and educational institutions are waiting to see if they'll have to comply with a new rule requiring providers to overhaul their computer networks so the FBI can easily set up online wiretaps.
Orlando Weekly |
James Carlson |
11-11-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
When Princes Kissnew
A university librarian spars with North Carolina Congressman Walter "Freedom Fries" Jones over a gay-positive book.
Mountain Xpress |
Nelda Holder |
09-12-2005 |
Civil Liberties
