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Welcome To B.C. Where Olympic Spirit Is An Enforceable Law
Unambiguously Ambidextrous —
Authority: 480
Amy Goodman, host of the American public radio show Democracy Now , was detained with her producers at the Canadian border and interrogated for more than an hour. The reason, according to her, is that border agents were afraid she was visiting to criticize the 2010 Olympic Games. She was actually visiting Canada ...11 hours ago -
Twelve Rules Of Christmas
North Country Gazette —
Authority: 521
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Hoping to alleviate any confusion over the do’s and don’ts of celebrating Christmas in schools, workplaces and elsewhere, The Rutherford Institute has issued its “Twelve Rules of Christmas” guidelines, which are available here.Rutherford Institute attorneys are preparing to deal with ...11 hours ago -
Gary McKinnon: that pesky extradition treaty explained
Baroque in Hackney —
Authority: 493
I just knew last night’s garbled post wasn’t going to get the thing across. The thing is, Gary McKinnon has considerable charm, his story is engaging and a bit endearing, and he has compelling personal issues. But this case is bigger and meaner than all that. The treaty he is being extradited under, basically it ...13 hours ago -
Gary McKinnon: the making of a miscarriage of justice
Harpymarx —
Authority: 535
So Alan Johnson stills wants to extradite Gary McKinnon (interesting piece as well by Henry Porter). Where is the justice in extraditing Gary McKinnon, what purpose will it serve? McKinnon has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, and surely the terror and anxiety of extradition will cause further distress. ...15 hours ago -
Extradition laws need urgent reform | Henry Porter
Comment is free | guardian.co.uk —
Authority: 163
No one denies that Gary McKinnon did wrong and that he should face criminal proceedings – but in Britain not the United States The coverage of the home secretarys decision to extradite Gary McKinnon to the United States on charges of computer hacking have understandably focused on McKinnons mental state , but ...18 hours ago -
Reminder: Candlelit vigil to remember Ian Tomlinson
Harpymarx —
Authority: 535
Eight months after Ian Tomlinson’s death, his family invite you to a CANDLELIT VIGIL to remember Ian Tomlinson As well as Ian’s family, speakers include: Samantha Rigg David – Sean Rigg Justice & Change Campaign Deborah Coles – INQUEST John McDonnell MP Tuesday 1st December from 6pm – ...22 hours ago -
The case for Gary McKinnon’s extradition
And another thing... —
Authority: 586
LET’S explode some myths on this one, shall we? MYTH #1: Computer hacking is not a serious crime. Yes it is, and it causes millions of pounds of damage every year. People who hack into other people’s computers should be charged and tried. If convicted, the sentences should be severe. MYTH #2: McKinnon was ...23 hours ago -
Someone please tell Mrs. Al-Ghizzawi that her husband is cleared for release
Not My Tribe —
Authority: 486
…if that means anything. It’s a long story, but after waiting eight years locked in Guantanamo, Abdul Hamid Al-Ghizzawi ’s tale could stand a listen. But his lawyer H. Candace Gorman is not allowed to tell it, she’s under court orders to keep mum. Even after details reached the foreign press, a judge ordered ...1 day ago -
Free Lynne Stewart!
SF Gray Panthers —
Authority: 124
Protest the Jailing of Lynne Stewart. One of the first victims of the Patriot Act, she she was convicted of aiding and abetting terrorism in the course of her legal work. Based on her years of defending the most exploited, and government infringement of attorney-client confidentiality in the case, she was ...1 day ago -
26 November 09
blueollie —
Authority: 139
Workout notes 2 miles at Barton Springs in 1:12:58 (36:07/36:51). 39 F air temperature (68 F water); not my fastest but this was in line with what I do when I am at the start of swim training; I’ll take it given I haven’t swam longer workouts lately. The pool was almost empty at the start (6:30 am); some ...1 day ago -
SC: Charleston Passes Nondiscrimination Laws
OutGayLife.com —
Authority: 158
The city of Charleston, South Carolina has passed two ordinances prohibiting housing and employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender expression, according to The Advocate. The passage of the laws is a sign of real progress in a mostly anti-gay rights state. Charleston is the second ...1 day ago -
Talking about birth certificate access with others
Joy's Division —
Authority: 113
Boy, did I preach me up a storm today. *sigh* It is exhausting. I was talking with a very interested man from the ACLU, I mean he was interested once we established that NO, I am not asking the ACLU to find my parents for me, NO, I am not concerned that AB372 will LET adoptees get their birth certificates, ...2 days ago -
Thanksgiving Day 2009: Things Could Be Worse
Politics Daily —
Authority: 807
"It could have been worse" is not a Thanksgiving sentiment normally associated with Norman Rockwell or grandma in her gingham dress. But this has been a tough year and it comes at the end of a troubling decade that could easily be described as the Anxious Aughts. So today as we look out at our turkey-trimmed and ...2 days ago -
Im Officially a Journalist
who's your nanny? —
Authority: 122
After years of being accused of being a shitty journalist by people who didnt know the difference between a news story and an op-ed, I can now say Ive officially published my first article as a reporter, and its a scoop. So folks -- you know who you are -- you can let me have it if you find the piece rife with ...2 days ago -
"the gray area": in which i am detained, harassed and threatened at the border
we move to canada —
Authority: 134
In September, I helped a war-resister friend of mine take care of some paperwork. Unable to obtain his birth certificate, he needed a friend with a US passport to attest to certain facts. As I slid my passport under the window at the US Consulate, I thought to myself, I wonder what will happen the next time I use my ...2 days ago -
Loving Our Veterans
Last Free Voice —
Authority: 104
Loving our VeteransBy Don Meinshausenfreedonnow@yahoo.com Despite the holidays of Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day there is little appreciation for veterans. Oh there may be a few generals and politicians pontificating and maybe a parade and a concert but that’s usually seen as patriotic blather for the media and ...2 days ago -
Where Was The Libertarian Party?
Last Free Voice —
Authority: 104
Election Day 2009 has come and gone. Relatively speaking, this election was as insignificant as any off-year election is, as opposed to a mid-term election, but it still could have been an important year for the Libertarian Party, if we had simply bothered to show up. There were six elections / ballot initiatives ...2 days ago -
Another Gitmo official quits
Orange Punch —
Authority: 145
Even though Phillip Carter is a former WaPo staffer, this story on him resigning as asst. SecDef for detainee affairs doesn’t even pretend to try to dig for possible deeper reasons for the resignation, contenting itself with the official boilerplate about “personal and family reasons.” Whatever the reason — ...2 days ago -
Gay Rights & Destroying the Term Faggot
Political Cartel —
Authority: 128
FaggotInside this word lay a history of hate for homosexuals. In every derogatory sense it was used to humiliate and disparage. In a recent episode of South Park “F-Word” the show used satire to bring up an excellent point about the changing meaning of the word.As South Park pointed out, the word started as a ...2 days ago -
HIV Travel Ban Update
MoJo Blog Posts: kevin drum —
Authority: 148
The HIV travel ban will officially be lifted on January 4. Its about time.2 days ago
