Articles Index
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.
Gary Johnson on Civil Liberties
The civil liberties platform of Gary Johnson, 2012 Libertarian presidential candidate.
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.
Michele Bachmann on Civil Liberties
Civil liberties views of Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
Civil Liberties and the Internet
A summary and timeline describing the relationship between the Internet and civil liberties, with emphasis on free speech.
Malcolm X
A biography of Malcolm X.
Sister Helen Prejean
Biography of Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking."
Laurent Gbagbo
A short biography of Laurent Gbagbo, president and dictator of Ivory Coast.
Aiyana Jones
The suspicious May 2010 shooting of 7-year-old Aiyana Jones by Detroit police officers.
Elena Kagan on Abortion Rights and Roe v. Wade
Elena Kagan's views on abortion rights and Roe v. Wade.
Personhood Amendment
What is a Personhood Amendment?
George W. Bush on Civil Liberties
President George W. Bush's record on key civil liberties issues.
Sarah Palin on Civil Liberties
Sarah Palin's civil liberties platform on issues including abortion, gay rights, and immigration.
Mike Huckabee on Civil Liberties
Mike Huckabee's positions on key civil liberties issues including abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration.
Civil Liberties in Mississippi
A short guide to civil liberties in Mississippi.
Shirin Ebadi
A profile of Iranian feminist Shirin Ebadi, recipient of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize.