Category Archives: civil liberties

Will Congress Allow Telecoms to Conduct Cyber Witch Hunts?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Congress May Pass a Bill Similar to China’s Internet Censorship, With Corporations in Charge by Elliot Cohen/ Buzzflash at Truthout/ Nov. 22, 2011 On the surface, the so-called “Stop Online Piracy Act” (SOPA) looks like it has a noble end, … Continue reading →

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JFK: ‘Secrecy Is Repugnant in a Free and Open Society’

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“The very word ‘secrecy’ is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and secret proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive … Continue reading →

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Land of the Free?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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Police State Gone Wild

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Senators Demand the Military Lock Up American Citizens in a “Battlefield” They Define as Being Right Outside Your Window Chris Anders/ Washington Legislative Office, ACLU/ November 23, 2011 While nearly all Americans head to family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, … Continue reading →

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