Civil Liberties: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Why is Marijuana Illegal?
Why is marijuana illegal? Find out inside.
Why is marijuana illegal? Find out inside.
History of Prostitution
An illustrated timeline documenting the history of prostitution, from ancient Mesopotamia to the present.
An illustrated timeline documenting the history of prostitution, from ancient Mesopotamia to the present.
Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice
The pro-life vs pro-choice debate is central to American social policy, religion, and culture. Learn why here.
The pro-life vs pro-choice debate is central to American social policy, religion, and culture. Learn why here.
The Electric Chair
A history and description of electric chair executions.
A history and description of electric chair executions.
What is Abortion?
What is abortion? Find out here.
What is abortion? Find out here.
Execution by Firing Squad
A history and description of firing squad executions.
A history and description of firing squad executions.
Death by Beheading
A history and description of execution by beheading, including guillotine executions.
A history and description of execution by beheading, including guillotine executions.
Gas Chamber Executions
A history and description of gas chamber executions.
A history and description of gas chamber executions.
Death by Hanging
A history and description of the gallows (used for hanging executions).
A history and description of the gallows (used for hanging executions).
Death by Stoning
A history and description of stoning to death.
A history and description of stoning to death.
Defending Same-Sex Marriage
The American Family Association has published ten arguments against same-sex marriage. Unfortunately for the AFA, none of these arguments hold water.
The American Family Association has published ten arguments against same-sex marriage. Unfortunately for the AFA, none of these arguments hold water.
Saddam Hussein's War Crimes
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.
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.
Yes to Gay Marriage
A formidable pro-gay marriage article on legal gay marriage supporting a pro-same sex marriage position in opposition to the Federal Marriage Amendment.
A formidable pro-gay marriage article on legal gay marriage supporting a pro-same sex marriage position in opposition to the Federal Marriage Amendment.
Why is Abortion Legal?
Why is abortion legal in the United States? Tom Head explains.
Why is abortion legal in the United States? Tom Head explains.
The Fifth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Fifth Amendment, which governs confessions and protects property rights, among other things.
The text, origins, and meaning of the Fifth Amendment, which governs confessions and protects property rights, among other things.
The Ninth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Ninth Amendment, which protects rights not explicitly specified elsewhere in the Constitution.
The text, origins, and meaning of the Ninth Amendment, which protects rights not explicitly specified elsewhere in the Constitution.
The Eighth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects defendants from cruel and unusual punishment.
The text, origins, and meaning of Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects defendants from cruel and unusual punishment.
Lethal Injection
A history and description of death by lethal injection procedures.
A history and description of death by lethal injection procedures.
Top 10 Anti-Abortion Myths
A list of ten persistent myths spread by some activists within the anti-abortion movement.
A list of ten persistent myths spread by some activists within the anti-abortion movement.
Death by Crucifixion
A history and description of death by crucifixion, including Roman crucifixions.
A history and description of death by crucifixion, including Roman crucifixions.
The Second Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the right to bear arms.
The text, origins, and meaning of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the right to bear arms.
The Gay Rights Movement
An illustrated history of the American gay rights movement.
An illustrated history of the American gay rights movement.
History of Feminism
A history of feminism in the United States. Includes illustrations and links to further resources on specific events.
A history of feminism in the United States. Includes illustrations and links to further resources on specific events.
Will Cigarettes Be Banned?
Does Congress have the power to ban cigarettes and, if so, should it exercise that power?
Does Congress have the power to ban cigarettes and, if so, should it exercise that power?
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?
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?
The Tenth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Tenth Amendment, which protects states' rights.
The text, origins, and meaning of the Tenth Amendment, which protects states' rights.
The Sixth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects suspects' rights to a jury, to a speedy trial, and to an attorney.
The text, origins, and meaning of the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects suspects' rights to a jury, to a speedy trial, and to an attorney.
Third-Wave Feminism
Third-wave feminism and the future of the feminist movement.
Third-wave feminism and the future of the feminist movement.
Top 10 Pro-Choice Quotes
Ten quotes that remind me why I'm pro-choice.
Ten quotes that remind me why I'm pro-choice.
Flag Burning Laws
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.
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.
History of Racial Profiling
History of Racial Profiling - An Illustrated History of Racial Profiling in the United States
History of Racial Profiling - An Illustrated History of Racial Profiling in the United States
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights, as we call the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, is the centerpiece of the civil liberties debate in the United States.
The Bill of Rights, as we call the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, is the centerpiece of the civil liberties debate in the United States.
The First Amendment
The First Amendment and its text, origins, and meanings. Includes links to information on specific clauses.
The First Amendment and its text, origins, and meanings. Includes links to information on specific clauses.
Abortion Legal in Every State?
Is abortion now legal in every state? Tom Head explains.
Is abortion now legal in every state? Tom Head explains.
Does a Fetus Have Rights?
Does the fetus have rights? Yes, up to a point.
Does the fetus have rights? Yes, up to a point.
Defining Institutional Racism
Definition of the term "institutional racism."
Definition of the term "institutional racism."
History of the War on Drugs
A timeline history of the War on Drugs.
A timeline history of the War on Drugs.
The Fourth Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The text, origins, and meaning of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Abortion Rights
Abortion rights explained from a civil liberties perspective. Includes links to rulings, quotations, and relevant organizations.
Abortion rights explained from a civil liberties perspective. Includes links to rulings, quotations, and relevant organizations.
Three Common Views on Abortion
The three most common opinions and views on abortion rights.
The three most common opinions and views on abortion rights.
Why I Support Amnesty
The history of undocumented Mexican-American immigration in the United States shows us why immigrant amnesty is the only fair response.
The history of undocumented Mexican-American immigration in the United States shows us why immigrant amnesty is the only fair response.
Lesbian and Gay Adoption Rights
Civil rights issues affecting same-sex couples who are attempting to adopt.
Civil rights issues affecting same-sex couples who are attempting to adopt.
History of Censorship
An illustrated timeline of censorship in the United States.
An illustrated timeline of censorship in the United States.
The Death Penalty Debate
An illustrated guide to the death penalty debate in America.
An illustrated guide to the death penalty debate in America.
The Bill of Rights: Important?
The importance of the Bill of Rights isn't as obvious as it might first appear.
The importance of the Bill of Rights isn't as obvious as it might first appear.
History of the Civil Rights Era (1954-1968)
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
Is Abortion Murder?
Is abortion murder? Some critics of the procedure say yes, but let's examine that a little more carefully.
Is abortion murder? Some critics of the procedure say yes, but let's examine that a little more carefully.
New Gay Marriage States
These states may soon allow legal gay marriages or new gay civil unions. Some of them already allow civil unions but are considering same-sex marriages, while others currently ban both but may soon allow civil unions.
These states may soon allow legal gay marriages or new gay civil unions. Some of them already allow civil unions but are considering same-sex marriages, while others currently ban both but may soon allow civil unions.
Libertarian Party Platform
The Libertarian Party Platform explained on a single page.
The Libertarian Party Platform explained on a single page.
Workplace Discrimination
Information on workplace discrimination issues affecting lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals.
Information on workplace discrimination issues affecting lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals.
Racial Discrimination
An illustrated guide to present-day civil rights issues and racial discrimination.
An illustrated guide to present-day civil rights issues and racial discrimination.
History of Slavery in the United States (1808-1865)
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
Electric Chair Executions
Famous electric chair executions in the United States, from William Kemmler to Ted Bundy and beyond.
Famous electric chair executions in the United States, from William Kemmler to Ted Bundy and beyond.
A Right to Bear Arms?
Does the Second Amendment protect the right to bear arms? The debate hinges on the meaning of two commas.
Does the Second Amendment protect the right to bear arms? The debate hinges on the meaning of two commas.
Sarah Palin on Civil Liberties
Sarah Palin's civil liberties platform on issues including abortion, gay rights, and immigration.
Sarah Palin's civil liberties platform on issues including abortion, gay rights, and immigration.
Against Racial Profiling
The top 7 arguments against racial profiling.
The top 7 arguments against racial profiling.
History of the Early Civil Rights Movement (1921-1953)
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
The Seventh Amendment
The text, origins, and meaning of the Seventh Amendment, which protects the right to trial by jury in tort actions.
The text, origins, and meaning of the Seventh Amendment, which protects the right to trial by jury in tort actions.
The 8 Worst Presidents Ever
The 8 worst presidents ever on civil liberties issues.
The 8 worst presidents ever on civil liberties issues.
Imperial Presidency 101
A profile of the concept of the imperial presidency and the unitary executive theory.
A profile of the concept of the imperial presidency and the unitary executive theory.
Why Laws Exist
A description of the five major reasons why laws exist.
A description of the five major reasons why laws exist.
Should We Ban Human Cloning?
Should human cloning be banned? Tom Head weighs the pros and cons.
Should human cloning be banned? Tom Head weighs the pros and cons.
History of the Atlantic Slave Trade in America (1528-1807)
By the time European explorers began to colonize the New World in the 15th and 16th centuries, African slavery had already been accepted as a fact of life. For centuries, white European culture was built on the idea that when you see a dark-skinned person, her or his primary purpose is to be a subservient laborer. American and European society has only slowly moved away from this dynamic, and as a result we all still live under a disproportionately race-based system of social stratification.
By the time European explorers began to colonize the New World in the 15th and 16th centuries, African slavery had already been accepted as a fact of life. For centuries, white European culture was built on the idea that when you see a dark-skinned person, her or his primary purpose is to be a subservient laborer. American and European society has only slowly moved away from this dynamic, and as a result we all still live under a disproportionately race-based system of social stratification.
Human Rights in Iran
A human rights profile of the government of Iran, which is guilty of systemic human rights abuses and human rights violations.
A human rights profile of the government of Iran, which is guilty of systemic human rights abuses and human rights violations.
Death Penalty and Christianity
How is the death penalty viewed within Christianity? How have Christian perspectives on capital punishment changed over time?
How is the death penalty viewed within Christianity? How have Christian perspectives on capital punishment changed over time?
The Third Amendment
The Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers.
The Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers.
Lesbians and Gay Men in the Military
Information on discrimination against lesbians and gay men who would like to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Information on discrimination against lesbians and gay men who would like to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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.
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.
Racist Supreme Court Rulings
Ten astonishingly racist Supreme Court rulings.
Ten astonishingly racist Supreme Court rulings.
Sodomy Laws
An overview of anti-gay U.S. laws banning sodomy and other forms of "unnatural intercourse."
An overview of anti-gay U.S. laws banning sodomy and other forms of "unnatural intercourse."
If Roe v. Wade Were Overturned
What would happen if Roe v. Wade were overturned?
What would happen if Roe v. Wade were overturned?
Health Care and Human Rights
Is universal health care a human right?
Is universal health care a human right?
Government Surveillance and the Fourth Amendment
An overview of government surveillance and the Fourth Amendment.
An overview of government surveillance and the Fourth Amendment.
Chief Justice John Roberts
A biography of John G. Roberts, current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of John G. Roberts, current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who Wrote the First Amendment?
Who wrote the First Amendment? Find out inside.
Who wrote the First Amendment? Find out inside.
Current Supreme Court Justices
Profiles of current Supreme Court justices.
Profiles of current Supreme Court justices.
Supreme Court Central
A complete illustrated guide to the U.S. Supreme Court, including biographies and information on past, present, and future cases.
A complete illustrated guide to the U.S. Supreme Court, including biographies and information on past, present, and future cases.
Is the Death Penalty Murder?
Is the death penalty murder?
Is the death penalty murder?
What is Illegal Immigration?
What is illegal question? Tom Head explains.
What is illegal question? Tom Head explains.
The Execution of Angel Diaz
The botched lethal injection of Angel Diaz led Florida, and perhaps California and Maryland, to declare moratoria on capital punishment while courts and commissions examine the constitutionality of existing lethal injection protocols.
The botched lethal injection of Angel Diaz led Florida, and perhaps California and Maryland, to declare moratoria on capital punishment while courts and commissions examine the constitutionality of existing lethal injection protocols.
Is Torture Justified?
Is torture justified? It isn't necessarily an easy question.
Is torture justified? It isn't necessarily an easy question.
Heteronormativity
What is heteronormativity? Read this definition.
What is heteronormativity? Read this definition.
Kelo v. New London (2005)
This controversial Supreme Court eminent domain case, Kelo v. New London, changed eminent domain law in the United States.
This controversial Supreme Court eminent domain case, Kelo v. New London, changed eminent domain law in the United States.
Top 10 Death Penalty Blogs
Looking for blogs on capital punishment, the death penalty, and the Eighth Amendment? Here's a list of ten great ones, including Abolishthe Death Penalty, the Lonely Abolitionist, Project Hope, and more.
Looking for blogs on capital punishment, the death penalty, and the Eighth Amendment? Here's a list of ten great ones, including Abolishthe Death Penalty, the Lonely Abolitionist, Project Hope, and more.
Habeas Corpus
Definition of habeas corpus.
Definition of habeas corpus.
Future of Abortion Rights
What the abortion rights debate might be like in 2012.
What the abortion rights debate might be like in 2012.
History of the Electric Chair
A single-page summary of the electric chair's origins and history.
A single-page summary of the electric chair's origins and history.
The Establishment Clause
A history and description of the establishment clause, which guarantees separation of church and state.
A history and description of the establishment clause, which guarantees separation of church and state.
History of the Early Jim Crow Era (1866-1920)
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
Forced Sterilization
A history of forced sterilization in the United States.
A history of forced sterilization in the United States.
Women's Rights Issues
An illustrated guide to current women's rights issues.
An illustrated guide to current women's rights issues.
Civil Liberties - Issues
An index of Issues for the Civil Liberties guide site.
An index of Issues for the Civil Liberties guide site.
Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
A biography of Antonin Scalia, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of Antonin Scalia, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Associate Justice John Paul Stevens
A biography of John Paul Stevens, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of John Paul Stevens, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Associate Justice David Souter
A biography of David H. Souter, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of David H. Souter, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The War on Drugs
Facts about the War on Drugs.
Facts about the War on Drugs.
Associate Justice Stephen Breyer
A biography of Stephen Breyer, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of Stephen Breyer, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas
A biography of Clarence Thomas, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of Clarence Thomas, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Associate Justice Samuel Alito
A biography of Samuel Alito, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of Samuel Alito, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Blood, Sperm, and Bone Marrow Donations
Information on current policies preventing gay men from donating blood and other tissues.
Information on current policies preventing gay men from donating blood and other tissues.
Abortion in the Bible
Abortion is addressed indirectly in the Bible. What does the Bible have to say about the procedure?
Abortion is addressed indirectly in the Bible. What does the Bible have to say about the procedure?
Gay Marriage and Civil Unions
Information on gay marriage and civil unions from a civil rights perspective.
Information on gay marriage and civil unions from a civil rights perspective.
American Xenophobia
A short illustrated history of xenophobia in the United States.
A short illustrated history of xenophobia in the United States.
Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy
A biography of Anthony M. Kennedy, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of Anthony M. Kennedy, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Cases: 2008-2009
Profiles of key civil liberties cases of the Supreme Court's 2008-2009 term.
Profiles of key civil liberties cases of the Supreme Court's 2008-2009 term.
What are civil liberties?
What are civil liberties? From Civil Liberties 101, frequently asked questions (FAQ) about civil rights and civil liberties.
What are civil liberties? From Civil Liberties 101, frequently asked questions (FAQ) about civil rights and civil liberties.
Georgia v. Randolph (2006)
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.
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.
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Top 10 "Obscene" Classics
Ten great literary classics that were targeted by obscenity trials. Includes James Joyce's "Ulysses," D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover," Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary," Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things," Allan Ginsberg's "Howl and Other Poems," William S. Burroughs' "Naked Lunch," Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer," Radclyffe Hall's "The Well of Loneliness," John Cleland's "Fanny Hill," and more.
Ten great literary classics that were targeted by obscenity trials. Includes James Joyce's "Ulysses," D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover," Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary," Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things," Allan Ginsberg's "Howl and Other Poems," William S. Burroughs' "Naked Lunch," Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer," Radclyffe Hall's "The Well of Loneliness," John Cleland's "Fanny Hill," and more.
Supreme Court Cases: 2006-2007
Profiles of key civil liberties cases of the Supreme Court's 2006-2007 term.
Profiles of key civil liberties cases of the Supreme Court's 2006-2007 term.
Racial Profiling and Terrorism
A guide to racial profiling and terrorism in the War on Terror.
A guide to racial profiling and terrorism in the War on Terror.
Transgender
What is transgender status? Read the definition of transgender here.
What is transgender status? Read the definition of transgender here.
Project Echelon (1947-present)
For more than 60 years, Project Echelon has been a mysterious part of our government's intelligence-gathering network.
For more than 60 years, Project Echelon has been a mysterious part of our government's intelligence-gathering network.
Intelligent Design Controversy
Should intelligent design be taught in public schools?
Should intelligent design be taught in public schools?
Anti-Gay Hate Crime Prevention
Information on efforts (and non-efforts) to address hate crimes committed on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Information on efforts (and non-efforts) to address hate crimes committed on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Big Brother is Watching
An illustrated history of government surveillance programs.
An illustrated history of government surveillance programs.
What is Community Organizing?
Community organizing is often criticized but seldom understood.
Community organizing is often criticized but seldom understood.
The Baldwin Years (1920-1950)
An illustrated history of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) under the leadership of Roger Nash Baldwin, including his response to the Palmer Raids, the Scopes monkey trial, and the creation of the Japan Civil Liberties Union (JCLU).
An illustrated history of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) under the leadership of Roger Nash Baldwin, including his response to the Palmer Raids, the Scopes monkey trial, and the creation of the Japan Civil Liberties Union (JCLU).
Defining Libertarian
What is a libertarian?
What is a libertarian?
10 Types of Libertarians
Looking for information on different types of libertarians, including anarcho-capitalists, civil libertarians, classical liberals, fiscal libertarians, geolibertarians, left-libertarians, libertarian socialists, minarchists, neolibertarians, Objectivists, and paleolibertarians? You've come to the right place!
Looking for information on different types of libertarians, including anarcho-capitalists, civil libertarians, classical liberals, fiscal libertarians, geolibertarians, left-libertarians, libertarian socialists, minarchists, neolibertarians, Objectivists, and paleolibertarians? You've come to the right place!
The Jena Six
A profile of the Jena Six trials.
A profile of the Jena Six trials.
The Rights of Guantanamo Detainees
A guide to the rights of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
A guide to the rights of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
The Trial and Death of Jesus
The trial and death of Jesus Christ, from a civil libertarian's perspective.
The trial and death of Jesus Christ, from a civil libertarian's perspective.
American Torture
An overview of American torture in the War on Terror.
An overview of American torture in the War on Terror.
Death Penalty in California
Bookmark this page for frequent updates. On December 16th, 2006, U.S. District Court Judge Jeremy Fogel ruled that the state of California may not perform executions until its lethal injection protocols are revised.
Bookmark this page for frequent updates. On December 16th, 2006, U.S. District Court Judge Jeremy Fogel ruled that the state of California may not perform executions until its lethal injection protocols are revised.
What is Marriage?
What is marriage? Find out here.
What is marriage? Find out here.
Abridged: Roe v. Wade (1973)
Looking for the text of the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade (1973), the case that made abortion legal in the United States? Here it is!
Looking for the text of the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade (1973), the case that made abortion legal in the United States? Here it is!
What Bush Has Done Right
A list of ten things that the Bush administration has done right on civil liberties.
A list of ten things that the Bush administration has done right on civil liberties.
Civil liberties/civil rights?
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about civil rights and civil liberties.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about civil rights and civil liberties.
Heterosexism
Definition of heterosexism.
Definition of heterosexism.
Gay Marriage in Massachusetts
A profile of the current status of gay marriage in Massachusetts. Updated frequently.
A profile of the current status of gay marriage in Massachusetts. Updated frequently.
Why Do People Need Government?
Why do people need government, and why is government important? Tom Head explains.
Why do people need government, and why is government important? Tom Head explains.
Privacy After 9/11
A complete guide to privacy after 9/11, including government surveillance scandals involving wiretapping, telephone databases, and mail searches.
A complete guide to privacy after 9/11, including government surveillance scandals involving wiretapping, telephone databases, and mail searches.
Manadel al-Jamadi Crucifixion
Manadel al-Jamadi was tortured to death by U.S. interrogators at Abu Ghraib Prison on November 4, 2003.
Manadel al-Jamadi was tortured to death by U.S. interrogators at Abu Ghraib Prison on November 4, 2003.
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2006)
This Supreme Court decision, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, covered enemy combatants under the Geneva Conventions.
This Supreme Court decision, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, covered enemy combatants under the Geneva Conventions.
Stare Decisis
Stare decisis definition.
Stare decisis definition.
Reproductive Rights 101
Sexual violence as a threat to human rights and civil liberties.
Sexual violence as a threat to human rights and civil liberties.
History of Civil Liberties
A short history of American civil liberties.
A short history of American civil liberties.
2006 Immigration Bills
In 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed an immigration reform bill, H.R. 4437 (The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005), and the U.S. Senate passed its own version, S. 2611 (The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006). How do these bills differ?
In 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed an immigration reform bill, H.R. 4437 (The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005), and the U.S. Senate passed its own version, S. 2611 (The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006). How do these bills differ?
Safford v. Redding (2009)
Summing up Safford v. Redding (2009), the U.S. Supreme Court school strip search case.
Summing up Safford v. Redding (2009), the U.S. Supreme Court school strip search case.
Top 10 Feminist Blogs
Looking for blogs on feminism, women's rights, and civil liberties? Here's a list of ten great ones, including Feministing, Echidne of the Snakes, the Happy Feminist, and more.
Looking for blogs on feminism, women's rights, and civil liberties? Here's a list of ten great ones, including Feministing, Echidne of the Snakes, the Happy Feminist, and more.
Torture in the United States
A timeline documenting the history of torture in the United States.
A timeline documenting the history of torture in the United States.
The PATRIOT Act and Civil Liberties
A guide to the PATRIOT Act and its civil liberties implications.
A guide to the PATRIOT Act and its civil liberties implications.
Mohandas K. Gandhi
A biography of "Mahatma" Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), Indian civil rights activist.
A biography of "Mahatma" Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), Indian civil rights activist.
Civil Unions
Definition of civil unions.
Definition of civil unions.
The Military Commissions Act
Understand the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which deals with the treatment of alleged detainees and enemy combatants.
Understand the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which deals with the treatment of alleged detainees and enemy combatants.
The Evolution of American Civil Liberties - A Short Timeline
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History of the Modern Civil Rights Movement (1993-)
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
U.S. participation in the international slave trade ended in 1808, but the institution of chattel slavery dragged on in the United States for another 57 years and ended only after a massive and bloody regional civil war.
Obama on Gun Control
Where does Barack Obama stand on gun control, gun rights, and the Second Amendment?
Where does Barack Obama stand on gun control, gun rights, and the Second Amendment?
Gonzales v. Carhart (2007)
A summary of Gonzales v. Carhart (2007), the "partial birth" abortion case.
A summary of Gonzales v. Carhart (2007), the "partial birth" abortion case.