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Battlefield America: Is Gitmo in Your Future?

Ray McGovern, Consortium News. December 4, 2011.

A retired top CIA analyst ponders if he could be arrested and held under the Senate's new military detention policy.

Republicans Spar Over Health of Tea Party Movement

David Edwards and Daniel Tencer, Raw Story. July 6, 2010.

South Carolina's Republican senators take issue over the Tea Party movement: Lindsey Graham says it's destined to "die out." Jim DeMint begs to differ.

Glenn Greenwald: Why Elena Kagan Would Be a Dangerous Pick For the Supreme Court

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. April 14, 2010.

While we know relatively little about the frontrunner in the nomination race, she is a darling of conservatives, aligns with Sen. Lindsey Graham, and loves executive power.

Where's the '2nd Republican' for immigration reform? Does it matter?

Marcelo Ballve, New America Media. April 12, 2010.

Who will be the second lawmaker on the Republican side of the aisle to help Sen. Lindsey Graham carry forward immigration reform? And is it a prerequisite to moving forward?

Obama's Next Supreme Court Nominee Will Be Crucial to Saving American Democracy

Michael Gass, TruthOut.org. April 5, 2010.

Our government has abused its power too long. We must make sure the next Supreme Court justice does not support indefinite detention without trial.

Weekly Diaspora: The Game Plan for Immigration Reform

Erin Rosa, The Media Consortium. April 3, 2010.

Links to the week's best independent, progressive reporting about immigration by members of The Media Consortium.

Courting the Latino Vote? The GOP Push for Immigration Reform

Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact. March 24, 2010.

In the past few weeks, new voices have been added to the call for immigration reform: Republicans who recognize that ignoring immigration is ignoring the future of their own party.

Low Latino Turnout Could Hurt Democrats in 2010, Says Poll

Marcelo Ballve, New America Media. March 20, 2010.

With immigration reform back on the Washington, D.C. agenda, Latino voters will be watching to see which politicians step up and which don't...

A Moment of Truth on Immigration Reform

Frank Sharry, America's Voice. March 17, 2010.

The people who will be in Washington on Sunday will be marching behind a banner that reads “Change Takes Courage.”

Immigration Reform March: A Game Changer?

Maurice Belanger, ImmPolitic. March 16, 2010.

There is “Nothing like 100,000 angry, frustrated, impatient marchers, representing millions of voters, to focus the Congressional and presidential mind…”

Gut Check for GOP on Immigration

Robert Creamer, Huffington Post. March 12, 2010.

There is a quiet battle underway within the GOP that may soon break out into the open. It will impact whether they can continue as a national political party in the decades ahead

Stakes Getting Higher For Obama, Latino Voters, and Immigration Reform

Douglas Rivlin, AlterNet. March 12, 2010.

The President had a series of meetings on immigration reform that reflect the pressure he is feeling to act.

Why Are Some Democrats Backing Lindsey Graham's Scheme to Block 9/11 Trials?

Nick Baumann, Mother Jones. February 3, 2010.

Senators Jim Webb and Blanche Lincoln are backing Sen. Lindsey Graham's bill to deny funding for Obama's proposed 9/11 trials. Will it lead to a Democratic revolt?

White House in a Bind; Pressure Builds to Move Key 9/11 Trial Out of New York City

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. January 29, 2010.

Obama is being forced to seek alternate venues for the trial of Khalid Sheik Mohammed after a revolt by local politicians, reigniting right-wing opposition to a civilian trial.

Obama and Congress: At the Crossroads of Immigration Reform

Obama and Congress: At the Crossroads of Immigration Reform

Maribel Hastings, New America Media. December 22, 2009.

A prickly issue for both liberals and conservatives, immigration reform will play a key role in shaping 2010's political landscape.

Under Pressure From Tea Party Activists, Charleston GOP Censures Lindsey Graham For Bipartisanship

Under Pressure From Tea Party Activists, Charleston GOP Censures Lindsey Graham For Bipartisanship

Lee Fang, ThinkProgress. November 11, 2009.

Part of the fury from the right against Graham is being spurred by the oil and coal industry.

Right-Wingers and Some Military Leaders Want to Pressure President Obama into an Immediate Escalation

Right-Wingers and Some Military Leaders Want to Pressure President Obama into an Immediate Escalation

ZP Heller, Brave New Films. September 23, 2009.

Sarah Palin, Joe Lieberman, Bill Kristol and others want to pressure the president into escalation in Afghanistan.

Senators Urge Trials at Guantanamo, Not In U.S.

Agence France Presse August 6, 2009.

Four U.S. senators, including two Republicans, in a letter Thursday urged Barack Obama to ensure that September 11 terror suspects are tried in a special military court and not in civilian courts on U.S. soil.

Sotomayor Wins Another One

BarbinMD, Daily Kos. July 23, 2009.

Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has announced he will vote to approve Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

Jon Stewart Hammers Lindsey Graham for Hypocrisy in the Sotomayor Hearings

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. July 17, 2009.

Highlights from one of The Daily Show's funniest segments of the year.

Patiently, Sotomayor Schools GOP Senators

Jill Filipovic, RH Reality Check. July 17, 2009.

The Supreme Court nominee remained composed, in spite of Republicans trying to top each other in condescension.

Lindsey Graham’s Wise Latino Strategy

deleted, AlterNet. July 17, 2009.

In this week's hearing, Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina played to conservative whites -- and his state’s burgeoning Latino population.

Sen. Lindsey Graham to Sotomayor: "Unless You Have a Complete Meltdown, You're Going to Get Confirmed"

John Nichols, TheNation.com. July 13, 2009.

"And I don't think you will (have a complete meltdown)."

Gen. Taguba Alleges Existence of Prisoner Rape Photos; White House Press Secretary Attacks ... British Media

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. May 28, 2009.

Hey Gibbs: Instead of attacking the 'British media' why don't you go after Gen. Taguba, who lost his job for confronting Bush-era torture?

Senior Republicans: Nationalizing Banks Should Be On the Table

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. February 15, 2009.

Two self-avowed fiscal conservatives say that the U.S. Government should at least consider nationalizing the country's banking system.

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