‘Rights and Liberties’ Archives
From Casinos to Counterterrorism
LAS VEGAS — This city, famous for being America’s playground, has also become its security lab. Like nowhere else in the United States, Las Vegas has embraced the twin trends of data mining and high-tech surveillance, with arguably more cameras per square foot [Read More]
Democrats Slam Feds Over Jena 6 Case
Democratic lawmakers denounced federal authorities for failing to intervene in the Jena Six case, citing racist noose-hanging incidents far beyond the one in the small Louisiana town. read more | digg story [Read More]
Vernon Bellecourt, American Indian Movement Activist dies at 75
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AP) — Vernon Bellecourt, who fought against the use of Indian nicknames for sports teams as a longtime leader of the American Indian Movement, has died at age 75. Bellecourt died Saturday of complications from pneumonia… read more | digg [Read More]
A Clinton-Obama Quandary for Many Black Women
In interviews, black women in South Carolina expressed ambivalence over the two presidential candidates. read more | digg story [Read More]
Secret U.S. Endorsement of Severe Interrogations
A 2005 Justice Department opinion provided explicit authorization to barrage terror suspects with a combination of painful physical and psychological tactics, officials said. read more | digg story [Read More]
Warner Bros says “No More Female Lead Characters�
Warner Bros president of production Jeff Robinov has made a new rule that “We are no longer doing movies with women in the leadâ€, according to DeadlineHollywood. Apparently, Robinov won’t even look at a script with a female lead. read more | digg story [Read More]
