Articles Index
Lawrence v. Texas (2003): Summary of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Sodomy Laws
A summary of Lawrence v. Texas (2003), the Supreme Court case legalizing gay sex.
Anthony Comstock
A short biography of Anthony Comstock, the mad censor of New York.
Immigration in the Bible
What does the Bible say about immigration?
Summary of Kelo v. New London (2005) - Supreme Court Eminent Domain Case
This controversial Supreme Court eminent domain case, Kelo v. New London, changed eminent domain law in the United States.
Georgia v. Randolph (2006): Who Can Refuse to Consent to a Search?
On March 22nd, 2006, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled by a 5-3 margin in Georgia v. Randolph that the Fourth Amendment gives tenants the authority to refuse to consent to a house search, even if one or more co-tenants has granted permission.
Strom Thurmond
Biography of Strom Thurmond, a longstanding U.S. senator and former segregationist leader.
Ross Barnett
Biography of Ross Barnett, governor of Mississippi from 1961 to 1965.
Supreme Court First Amendment Cases
Landmark First Amendment cases adjudicated by the Supreme Court.
The Thirteenth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Thirteenth Amendment.
The Fourteenth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Paul Ryan on Civil Liberties
A biography and civil liberties issues profile of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), 2012 Republican vice-presidential candidate.
Sedition Act of 1918
The text, origins, and meaning of the Sedition Act of 1918.
Biography of Eugene V. Debs
A biography of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), American prisoner of conscience.
Gary Johnson on Civil Liberties
The civil liberties platform of Gary Johnson, 2012 Libertarian presidential candidate.
American Torture Techniques
The Bush administration has been accused of using "torture-lite," or "moderate physical pressure," against detainees. In practical terms, what are the American torture techniques?
Flag Burning Laws - History of U.S. Laws Against Flag Burning
Information about laws banning the burning and other desecration of the American flag, Texas v. Johnson, the Flag Protection Act, and the Flag Desecration Amendment.
The Fourth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The War Crimes of Saddam Hussein
An overview of Saddam Hussein's crimes against humanity. From the time of the July 1978 decree condemning his political enemies to his eventual capture, Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was one of the most brutal dictators on Earth.
Human Rights in North Korea
A human rights profile of the government of North Korea, known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which is guilty of systemic human rights abuses and human rights violations.
Biography of Joseph McCarthy
A quick biography of Joseph McCarthy, with a photo, key facts, quotes, and a timeline.
Jerry Falwell
A short biography of the Rev. Jerry Falwell, founder of the Moral Majority.
Paul Weyrich
A short biography of Paul Weyrich, founder of the modern Religious Right.
Jon Huntsman on Civil Liberties
The civil liberties platform of Jon Huntsman, 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
Newt Gingrich on Civil Liberties
The civil liberties platform of Newt Gingrich, 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
Herman Cain on Civil Liberties
Civil liberties views of Herman Cain, 2012 Republican presidential candidate.