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War on WikiLeaks and Assange: 6 Ways the Whistleblower Is Being Attacked and Suppressed

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. December 8, 2010.

WikiLeaks has faced non-stop attacks by government officials. Both internet and financial companies are cutting off services. Here's a round-up of efforts to suppress the site.

Arizona's New Immigration Law Is Unconstitutional -- But this Right-Wing Supreme Court May Have Other Ideas

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. July 14, 2010.

Arizona's controversial SB 1070 attempts to make immigration policy that differs from federal law. Precedent suggests it will be shot down.

Immigrants' Rights Groups: Lawsuits Against Arizona Just the Beginning of Long Campaign for Justice

Yana Kunichoff, TruthOut.org. July 13, 2010.

Activists argue that the Feds' lawsuit is only the first step to minimizing the harmful impact of unfair enforcement practices.

Feds Suing AZ Over Immigration Law

AlterNetJuly 6, 2010.

Justice Dept. to argue SB1070 steps on federal law.

The Assault on American Muslims Puts All Americans in Danger

Stephan Salisbury, TomDispatch.com. May 23, 2010.

Covert police actions against U.S. Muslims lead to broken homes, deported parents, bereft children, suicides, killings -- and they make everyone less safe.

GOP Lawmakers Accuse Holder of Being a Terrorist Sympathizer

Steve Benen, November 19, 2009.

Holder literally burst out laughing when confronted with this absurd line of questioning.

Decision to Try Terror Suspects in New York Draws Praise from Human Rights Activists

Willam Fisher, IPS News. November 16, 2009.

At the same time, the Justice Department is being strongly criticized for keeping the military commissions in place to try some suspects.

Is This Why Eric Holder Isn't Going After Bush Officials?

Jill C., Brilliant at Breakfast. August 15, 2009.

Appears a conflict of interest may be in play.

Why We Need to Investigate Torture

Booman, Booman Tribune. July 23, 2009.

Attorney General Eric Holder's investigation has important historical implications.

Cheney's CIA Secrets: We Must Fight to Get the Truth

Marie Cocco, Washington Monthly. July 17, 2009.

The scary part is how little we know about the Bush Administration's clandestine plans.

Press Attorney General Eric Holder to Bring Torture Architects to Justice

Byard Duncan, AlterNet. July 14, 2009.

Demand accountability and help topple ugly Bush precedents.

Holder: Indefinite Detention Will Include Measures Of Due Process

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. June 17, 2009.

Holder declined to detail how and where such appeals could take place, telling members of Congress that such specifics had yet to be agreed upon.

Will Obama End the War on Drugs?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. May 18, 2009.

Is Obama really committed to a fundamental shift in America's approach to drug policy or is this about serving up a kinder, gentler drug war?

5 Hot New (Old) Racial Stereotypes

Channing Kennedy, ColorLines. April 30, 2009.

After Obama's election, our national conversation on race opened up and flourished. I'm lying! The same crap kept happening as has always happened.

A Quarter Million Americans Demand Torture Prosecutions

Staff, The American Civil Liberties Union. April 23, 2009.

Broad coalition of advocacy groups present Attorney General Holder with petition.

It's Time to Make Those Responsible for Bush's Torture Program Pay: Click Here to Learn How

Staff, MoveOn.org. April 21, 2009.

"No one is above the law. It's time to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute the architects of the Bush-era torture program."

Is It Possible the War on Pot Is on Its Last Legs?

Nathan Comp, In These Times. April 20, 2009.

Once derided and dismissed by lawmakers, law enforcers and the law-abiding alike, marijuana reform is now sweeping the nation.

Medical Marijuana Raid Raises Questions About Obama's Pot Policy

Staff, Marijuana Policy Project. March 27, 2009.

DEA raids San Francisco collective -- MPP wants answers.

Obama and Holder Continue Attacks on Pot Raids

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. March 19, 2009.

Obama administration outlines a shift in the enforcement of federal drug laws.

Pot Bust Flip-Flop in LA; Obama & Holder Must Clarify RxPot Policy Now

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. March 9, 2009.

The United States Attorney for Los Angeles is confusing his staff with contradictory memos about medical marijuana busts.

Obama Admininistration to Put a Stop to Medical Marijuana Raids

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. February 26, 2009.

Some welcome news from Attorney General Eric Holder.

Rove Will 'Help Lead' GOP's Fight Against Eric Holder For Attorney General

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress. December 15, 2008.

A year after he resigned from public office, all roads still lead to Rove.

Obama Names National Security Team: Stresses Ending the War in Iraq

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. December 1, 2008.

"The Time Has Come for a New Beginning -- a New Dawn of American Leadership."

Is Obama Screwing the Netroots?

bmaz, Firedoglake. November 19, 2008.

When it comes to the netroots, Barack Obama has the long arm-short arm syndrome.

Will the Obama Administration Prosecute Murdoch?

Adele M. Stan, December 31, 1969.