Category Archives: civil liberties

Obama: The “Lesser” or “Most Effective” Evil?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

It is important that Barack Obama be re-elected in November, mainly because of the terrible alternative offered by the Republican Party. Still, Glen Ford, editor of Black Agenda Report, makes a compelling case that Obama is not just the “lesser … Continue reading →

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Smile, You’re On Government Surveillance

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

WIKILEAKS: Surveillance Cameras Around The Country Are Being Used In A Huge Spy Network By David Seaman/ Business Insider/August 10, 2012 The U.S. cable networks won’t be covering this one tonight (not accurately, anyway), but Trapwire is making the rounds … Continue reading →

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The New Abnormal

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Over the last ten or more years since 9/11, despite any spike in terrorism on our soil, Americans have easily acquiesced to substantially invasive national security measures. Inspections, body searches, surveillance, torture, loss of constitutional liberties–Americans shrug their shoulders and … Continue reading →

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At Least Zygotes Can’t Vote…..Yet

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Do You See the Brick Wall Yet?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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BIG BROTHER

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The expansion of the American police state continues at an accelerated pace. There seems to be an urgency to consolidate government authority and wipe out long-established and constitutionally mandated civil liberties. Since there hasn’t been any major terrorist attacks on … Continue reading →

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THOSE WHO FAIL TO LEARN FROM HISTORY….

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Weimar America: Four Major Ways We’re Following In Germany’s Fascist Footsteps What happens when a mature industrial nation turns its back on democracy and lets its right-wing elite destroy the middle class? We’ve seen this movie before. By Robert Cruickshank/ … Continue reading →

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Big Brother On The March

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Glenn Greenwald delivered a powerful speech last week at the Socialism 2012 conference about the growth and danger of the American surveillance state. This is a scary but important examination of the pervasiveness of the growing violations of our privacy … Continue reading →

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Conservative Paradise (Not Canada)

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

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Early Problems With “Enhanced Interrogation”

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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