AltWeeklies Wire
From Torture to Bailouts, Change You Can Parse
From torture to bailout to presidential assassinations of U.S. citizens, Barack Obama is fighting to keep Bush-era policies in place.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
03-17-2009 |
Commentary
John Dean on Civil Liberties, the GOP and the Imperial Presidencynew
These days, Dean seems too busy thinking about the present condition of the country to be dwelling on his principal role in the demise of the Nixon administration 34 years ago.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
10-29-2008 |
Politics
RNC Dispatch: Democracy in St. Paulnew
While Republicans gestured inside, police stole the streets from the people.
LEO Weekly |
Sam Stoker |
09-07-2008 |
Politics
RNC Protest Arrests: Minneapolis, Meet Beijingnew
Some of the dimmer and, frankly, underreported stories of the Beijing Olympics were those of the political dissidents and protesters who were arrested, detained and shipped away, far from the ostentatious opening ceremonies and cheering crowds. Three weeks later in America at the Republican National Convention, we are seeing a similar disassembling of civil liberties; and unlike the Chinese, we have a Constitution guaranteeing our rights.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
09-04-2008 |
Commentary
All Eyes Are on Denver as it Gets Set to Host Dems in Augustnew
For months now, activists have been planning protests designed to draw the attention of the media that will be gathered to hear Sen. Barack Obama and Democratic leaders speak. In response, Denver police have purchased millions of dollars of "non-lethal" crowd-control technology. In the middle stands the American Civil Liberties Union, concerned about potential arrests and the treatment that protesters will receive.
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
06-16-2008 |
Politics
FBI Solicits Informants To Spy On RNC Protest Groupsnew
They were looking for someone to show up at "vegan potlucks" throughout the Twin Cities and rub shoulders with RNC protesters, schmoozing into their inner circles, then reporting back to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders |
05-23-2008 |
Politics
The U.S. Supreme Court Gives New Life to the Texas GOP's Effort to Pass Voter ID Billnew
Both sides of the debate have reason to tread carefully in the upcoming legislative battles. Although the Court gave Indiana -- and any state wishing to follow its lead -- the go-ahead to enact stringent voter identification laws, the Court left open the possibility of legal challenges to such measures once their actual effect on the voting public can be assessed.
The Texas Observer |
Anthony Zurcher |
05-21-2008 |
Politics
The Watchmennew
Don't be afraid to speak out -- directly into the camera.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Dave Lindorff |
10-17-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: free speech, civil liberties
Bushwhacking Privacynew
The administration has delayed and defused privacy-oversight efforts until Bush's pet projects are in place. By then, any oversight will be beside the point.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
06-06-2005 |
Politics
The Intimidatorsnew
Undercover agents harass activists -- along with a Bay Guardian reporter -- at the Republican National Convention.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Camille T. Taiara |
09-08-2004 |
Politics
Ground Zeronew
Republican convention protesters prepare for permitless rallies in bunkered-down city.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Marisa Handler |
08-25-2004 |
Politics
Attack on U.S. Is a Tuesday Morning Wake-up Callnew
Images of 9/11 include a clueless president, a cardiac patient in charge of the White House and chaos in the streets of Manhattan. The security solutions to be implemented will come at the expense of civil liberties.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Dan Pulcrano |
08-07-2004 |
Commentary
Bush Administration Cites National Security to Excuse Secrecynew
A host of restrictions on the public's access to government information, introduced by a dangerously secretive Bush administration, is smothering American freedoms day by day.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey A. Silverglate and Carl Takei |
08-07-2004 |
Politics
Two Bills in Congress Aimed at Drug Users Who Drivenew
Soon, a driver may be convicted of "Driving Under the Influence of Drugs" or "drugged driving" if they've used illegal drugs at any time from a few minutes to as much as a month prior to getting behind the wheel.
Pasadena Weekly |
Dean Kuipers |
08-07-2004 |
Politics
