More Than 2,400 Dead As Obama’s Drone Campaign Marks Five Years

Five years ago, on January 23 2009, a CIA drone flattened a house in Pakistan’s tribal regions. It was the third day of Barack Obama’s presidency, and this was the new commander-in-chief’s first covert drone strike.

Jack Serle
作者 Jack Serle
More Than 2,400 Dead As Obama’s Drone Campaign Marks Five Years

Five years ago, on January 23 2009, a CIA drone flattened a house in Pakistan’s tribal regions. It was the third day of Barack Obama’s presidency, and this was the new commander-in-chief’s first covert drone strike.

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Civil Rights Groups Turn To Unorthodox Attempts To Stop The NSA At It’s Headquarters

The “anti-commandeering doctrine,” a 170-year-old legal principle, says the federal government cannot commandeer state agencies or resources to “administer or enforce a federal regulatory program.”

Matthew Heller
作者 Matthew Heller
Civil Rights Groups Turn To Unorthodox Attempts To Stop The NSA At It’s Headquarters

The “anti-commandeering doctrine,” a 170-year-old legal principle, says the federal government cannot commandeer state agencies or resources to “administer or enforce a federal regulatory program.”

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Chevron Blasted For “Rainforest Chernobyl” And Mob-Like Tactics To Silence Critics

“Despite losing a 20-year legal battle and receiving a $9.5 billion judgment against it, Chevron says it will never pay.”

Katie Rucke
作者 Katie Rucke
Chevron Blasted For “Rainforest Chernobyl” And Mob-Like Tactics To Silence Critics

“Despite losing a 20-year legal battle and receiving a $9.5 billion judgment against it, Chevron says it will never pay.”

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Obama Policy Reforms Encourage “Restraint” In Foreign Arms Sales

The Arms Trade Treaty has the fervent support of the Obama administration but has run afoul of strong attacks from conservatives and the NRA.

Carey L. Biron
作者 Carey L. Biron

The Arms Trade Treaty has the fervent support of the Obama administration but has run afoul of strong attacks from conservatives and the NRA.

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Alyssa Milano’s “Hacktivist” Comic Book Delves Into Social Justice, Privacy And Politics

“Hacktivist” tells of government attempts to silence transparency and civil liberties advocates by abusing technology and the public’s privacy in general.

Katie Rucke
作者 Katie Rucke
Alyssa Milano’s “Hacktivist” Comic Book Delves Into Social Justice, Privacy And Politics

“Hacktivist” tells of government attempts to silence transparency and civil liberties advocates by abusing technology and the public’s privacy in general.

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Dogma Days: Religion Encroaching On Human Rights

Some cite the religious fight against Obamacare as proof the rule of law may not be as all encompassing or protective of human rights as first thought.

Katie Rucke
作者 Katie Rucke
Dogma Days: Religion Encroaching On Human Rights

Some cite the religious fight against Obamacare as proof the rule of law may not be as all encompassing or protective of human rights as first thought.

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