Category Archives: Civil Liberties

ACLU Calls for Oversight to Watch for Civil LIberty Violations

Posted on December 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

ACLU Calls for Oversight to Watch for Civil LIberty Violations By Rachel Perrone The American Civil Liberties Union's top lobbyist, Caroline Fredrickson, appeared Tuesday at the first public hearing of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to urge the … Continue reading →

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Judge Hits Bush on Terror Group IDs

Posted on November 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Judge Hits Bush on Terror Group IDs By Sam Garchik On Tuesday, a federal court ruled that the Patriot Act definition of a terrorist group was too vague (remember Peace Fresno from Fahrenheit 9/11?). The decision, fought for by the … Continue reading →

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The Great Victory – Crushing the Developing Myths

Posted on November 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Great Victory – crushing the developing myths This artcile is about as succinct an analysis/commentary on Tuesday's results that I've come across so far… by Glenn Greenwald The outcome of this election — even with the not-yet-fully-finalized Senate victories … Continue reading →

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Cut-and-Run Liberal, and Proud of It

Posted on June 22, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Cut-and-Run Liberal, and Proud of It By Stephen Pizzo, NewsforReal.comI want to be perfectly clear about this. We liberals really do want to cut and run.I admit it. We are cut-and-run liberals, just as Karl Rove alleges. More than that, … Continue reading →

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Stop Invasive Data Collection Now!

Posted on May 22, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Stop Invasive Data Collection Now! Dear Supporter, In order to get the truth about the National Security Agency's secret collection of the phone call records of tens of millions of Americans, we need to keep pushing our leaders to expose … Continue reading →

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King Leads Another Charge Against Democracy

Posted on May 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

King Leads Another Charge Against Democracy By Sam Garchik Ellen Ballas sent this on to me from the LA Times, where it appeared on Saturday. Blog for Iowa has not endorsed a candidate in the Fifth District, but Steve … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP aims for Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Posted on April 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa GOP aims for Same-Sex Marriage Ban By Sam Garchik This just in, courtesy of Linda. The GOP is trying, once again, to make same-sex marriage an issue in the state. According to an article posted today in the Advocate, … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Domestic Spying

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Trish Nelson

The Politics of Domestic Spying The Daily Iowan by Nicholas Johnson (used with permission) Nicholas Johnson, who held three presidential appointments in the federal government during the 1960s and 1970s, now teaches communications law at the UI College of … Continue reading →

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A ‘True Revolution of Values’

Posted on January 19, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

A 'True Revolution of Values' By Michael Eric Dyson http://www.beliefnet.com Martin Luther King, Jr., warned America about the danger of unquestioning national pride. How far have we come? Michael Eric Dyson, best-selling author, ordained Baptist minister, and professor of religion … Continue reading →

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Civil Liberties Groups File Lawsuits Over Domestic Spying

Posted on January 17, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Civil Liberties Groups File Lawsuits Over Domestic Spying Muslim American Society NEW YORK, Jan 17 – Civil liberties groups fired double-barreled lawsuits at George W. Bush, challenging the legality of his domestic eavesdropping program and demanding its immediate suspension. The … Continue reading →

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