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GOP Lawmakers Accuse Holder of Being a Terrorist Sympathizer

GOP Lawmakers Accuse Holder of Being a Terrorist Sympathizer

Steve Benen, AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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?

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

Jill C., Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. August 15, 2009.
Appears a conflict of interest may be in play.

Why We Need to Investigate Torture

Why We Need to Investigate Torture

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. July 23, 2009.
Attorney General Eric Holder's investigation has important historical implications.

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

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

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

Holder: Indefinite Detention Will Include Measures Of Due Process

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. 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?

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

5 Hot New (Old) Racial Stereotypes

Channing Kennedy, RaceWire. 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

A Quarter Million Americans Demand Torture Prosecutions

Staff, The American Civil Liberties Union AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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

Staff, MoveOn.org AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. 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?

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

Medical Marijuana Raid Raises Questions About Obama's Pot Policy

Staff, Marijuana Policy Project AlterNet: Video. March 27, 2009.
DEA raids San Francisco collective -- MPP wants answers.

Obama and Holder Continue Attacks on Pot Raids

Obama and Holder Continue Attacks on Pot Raids

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake AlterNet: DrugReporter. 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

Obama Admininistration to Put a Stop to Medical Marijuana Raids

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 26, 2009.
Some welcome news from Attorney General Eric Holder.

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

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

Satyam Khanna, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. December 1, 2008.
"The Time Has Come for a New Beginning -- a New Dawn of American Leadership."

Is Obama Screwing the Netroots?

Is Obama Screwing the Netroots?

bmaz, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2008.
When it comes to the netroots, Barack Obama has the long arm-short arm syndrome.