People You Should Know About
Ross Barnett
Biography of Governor Ross Barnett (D-MS).
Malcolm X
A biography of Malcolm X.
Obama on Civil Liberties: Year One
President Obama's civil liberties record during his first year in office has been disappointing.
Who's Who in American Civil Liberties
When you get right down to it, news and history are primarily about people. Here's a dramatis personae of some of the movers and shakers in civil liberties activism. It will grow over time, and it will never be a complete, or even close to complete, list; no such list is possible. But by reading the stories of human beings who make the news, we can gain a better understanding of…
Who is Dr. Gary Kleck?
Dr. Gary Kleck's 1993 National Self-Defense Survey single-handedly destroyed a number of arguments for gun control by proving that guns are much more likely to be used in defense of crime than they are to be used to commit crime. Find out more about Dr. Gary Kleck and his self-defense research.
Activism Summary: Anthony Romero
Anthony Romero's life and work explained in a quick bite-sized summary.
Sarah Palin on Civil Liberties
Sarah Palin's civil liberties platform on issues including abortion, gay rights, and immigration.
Al Sharpton
A biographical profile and timeline of the life of Rev. Al Sharpton, prominent civil rights activist and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate.
Mike Huckabee on Civil Liberties
Mike Huckabee's positions on key civil liberties issues including abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration.
Attorney General Michael Mukasey
A short biography of new attorney general Michael Mukasey.
Attorney General Michael Mukasey
A short biography of new attorney general Michael Mukasey.
What Bush Has Done Right
A list of ten things that the Bush administration has done right on civil liberties.
George W. Bush on Civil Liberties
President George W. Bush's record on key civil liberties issues.
Bill Richardson on Civil Liberties
An overview of Bill Richardson's views on key civil liberties issues.
The 2008 Republican Presidential Candidates on Civil Liberties
Profiles of Republican presidential candidates as their platforms and records pertain to civil liberties issues, including gay rights, reproductive rights, and the Second Amendment.
Biography: Wayne LaPierre
A biography of Wayne LaPierre, a career-long employee of the National Rifle Association and long-time executive director and CEO of the NRA. LaPierre has been a staunch supporter of gun rights throughout his career as a political lobbyist and has drawn both praise and criticism as the public spokesman of the NRA.
President Barack Obama and Gun Rights
The administration of President Barack Obama has been largely neutral on the issue of gun rights, despite a heightened fear from pro-gun advocates in the run-up to the 2008 election. Learn about Obama's record on guns that led to that fear and the Obama administration's position on such issues as assault weapons, background checks and data...
Michele Bachmann on Civil Liberties
Civil liberties views of Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
Herman Cain on Civil Liberties
Civil liberties views of Herman Cain, 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
Newt Gingrich on Civil Liberties
The civil liberties platform of Newt Gingrich, 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
Gary Johnson on Civil Liberties
The civil liberties platform of 2012 Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson.
Jon Huntsman on Civil Liberties
The civil liberties platform of Jon Huntsman, 2012 Republican presidential candidate.
6 Rights You Could Lose Under President Ron Paul
Ron Paul promotes himself as a small-government candidate, but a closer examination of his platform and record reveals otherwise.
Paul Weyrich
A short biography of Paul Weyrich, founder of the modern Religious Right.
Jerry Falwell
A short biography of the Rev. Jerry Falwell, founder of the Moral Majority.
Biography of Joseph McCarthy
A quick biography of Joseph McCarthy, with a photo, key facts, quotes, and a timeline.
Biography of Eugene V. Debs
A biography of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), American prisoner of conscience.