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- The US Constitution, the Madisonian Model and Our Civil LibertiesThe US Constitution, the Madisonian model and our civil liberties
- Happy Fred Korematsu DayCalifornia institutes a new holiday to observe the importance of civil liberties and The Constitution, but how will this holiday be celebrated?
Expanded Definition of Our Borders Raises Civil Liberties IssuesAmerica's borders have been redefined to extend 100 miles inland, and the Border Patrol has used this new definition to harass innocent American citizens.- Critical Essay on Smokers and Public PolicyWith this in mind, it seems feasible to argue that smokers that are crying foul when smoking bans are put in place should reexamine the importance of the issue and the goals that are being pursed by the government in an attempt to protect public health.
- The U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001An overview of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and its negative impact on civil liberties in the United States.
- the Long, Hard Fight for Civil LibertiesThis paper looks at civil liberties and their relationship to both the constitution and the three branches of democratic government.
- Support for Civil Liberties Among American College StudentsA long series of studies indicates that many students enter college relatively conservative and politically apathetic while leaving it more liberal and politically involved...
- Are Your Civil Liberties at Risk?If you are a journalist, writer, artist, or just a free thinker, there is news on the Senate floor that can and will affect you. S. 1959 can affect us all. Sponsored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), this bill has already passed the House.
- ACLU Guilty of Stripping Away the Civil Liberties of Religious Americans?Many people believe in God, it gives peace of mind and comfort to the sould. Why is it that some group like the ACLU is so bent on denying those people the right to seek inner peace?
- Media Coverage, Public Opinion and Civil Liberties in the Wake of September 11An theory of the media coverage and studies done in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
- The Truths of the American Civil Liberties UnionThe ACLU, or American Civil Liberties Union, is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that operates to protect the rights of citizen's guaranteed in the first amendment.
Civil Liberties Versus the Patriot Act: Protection or Freedom?Since the events of 9/11 the United States have been torn between the concepts of freedom and protection. Many arguments are made on both sides, and this article will attempt to define the opinions of each.- Review: All the Laws but One - Civil Liberties in WartimeA synopsis of the amazingly prescient book by the former Chief Justice.
- Occupy the PollsGet out and vote on November 6th 2012.
- Why Are These People Complaining About the Cameras?The debate over street cameras that are placed on Chicago's streets.
Berkeley County Detention Exemplifies a Broken PrisonA Real Jaw-dropper. .- Security and Civil LibertiesThe U.S. Government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing serious infringements in times of actual or perceived peril.
I Just Don't Get It--Civil Liberties in America?Gay marriage, why isn't it allowed in the United States?- Making the World a Better PlaceThrough cooperation, the creation of institutes capable of empowering even the most oppressed people, and enabling participation in world politics through the spread of information, the world can be made into a better place.
Error-Laden 'No Fly' List Continues to GrowThe Obama White House has announced altered rules for identifying which passengers flying within the United State should face extra scrutiny at gates.
Internet Giants and Civil Liberties Groups Unite in Opposition to Warrantless Police SearchesRecent revelations about the CIA monitoring Twitter and the F.B.I. mining Facebook have people thinking more seriously about how law enforcement goes about collecting information online.- Americans Want to Give Up Freedom for False SecurityThe U.S. Government is moving forward with a host of plans to take away civil liberties away from citizens. Big Brother could be closer than you think.
- A Civil SocietyThis was written as a brief overview of the modern state of a few of our civil liberties.
- Interview with Public Speaker Annie MachonAnnie reveals everything from her support of the 9/11 Truth movement, to joining the anti-prohibition group LEAP and her needy cat.
- Real ID is a Real SolutionThe discussion about Real ID needs to focus on the benefits of verifying US Citizenship
- Witnesses Testify in Congress: "Slavery is Alive and Well"Congress holds hearing inquiring into foreign diplomats allegedy enslaving foreign domestic workers. These diplomats are currently protected from prosecution due to Diplomatic immunity.
- Why Privacy and Civil Liberties in this Country are Becoming ObsoleteA paper that was was written out of frustration about the state of affairs in 2005
- ACLU Urges Supreme Court to Take Warrantless Wiretapping CaseThe aclu is urging the supreme court to accept a case involving the federal government's warrantless wiretapping program
- Peace Fragile in Burundi, Group SaysThe International Crisis Group has published a new report on the dangers to peace and democracy in the Central African nation of Burundi.
- A Look Inside the American GovernmentHere is a school paper on the American government. It's a sticky subject. Whether you like it or not, it is here to stay.
