Joanne Mariner Findlaw 12/28/10
As we reach the end of the year, it’s a good moment to look back at some of the court cases, books, and–of course–leaked diplomatic cables that marked 2010. (more…)
Fri 31 Dec 2010
Joanne Mariner Findlaw 12/28/10
As we reach the end of the year, it’s a good moment to look back at some of the court cases, books, and–of course–leaked diplomatic cables that marked 2010. (more…)
Thu 30 Dec 2010
William Fisher The Public Record 12/28/10
Not since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 has the fear and loathing of Muslims been as virulent, as widespread among Americans, and as close to morphing from hateful rhetoric into life-threatening violence. (more…)
Wed 29 Dec 2010
Jennifer Van Bergen Counterpunch 12/28/10
There have been some suggestions in the press that Wikileaks founder could and should be prosecuted under the Espionage Act. While this law has been on the books for almost 100 years and no court has ever declared any part of it unconstitutional (more…)
Tue 28 Dec 2010
Glenn Greenwald Salon 12/28/10
Over the last month, I’ve done many television and radio segments about WikiLeaks and what always strikes me is how indistinguishable — identical — are the political figures and the journalists. (more…)
Sat 25 Dec 2010
Bill Quigley and Vince Warren Huffington Post 12/23/10
The right to liberty is one of the foundation rights of a
free people. The idea that any US President can bypass
Congress and bypass the Courts (more…)
Tue 21 Dec 2010
Tue 21 Dec 2010
Bill Quigley Commondreams 12/19/10
Human rights advocates have significant new sources of information to hold the United States accountable. (more…)
Tue 21 Dec 2010
On December 1, the Fed was forced to release details of 21,000 funding transactions it made during the financial crisis, naming names and dollar amounts. Disclosure was due to a provision sparked by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. (more…)