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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?

How Members of Congress Are Advancing Anti-Muslim Hysteria to Push a Radical Legal Agenda

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. January 28, 2010.

Islamophobes in Congress like Joe Lieberman are trying to set the U.S. on a path to establish a different set of legal standards for Muslims.

Note to Neocons: Universities Don't Create Extremists

Sunny Hundal, Comment Is Free. January 6, 2010.

In blaming universities for radicalized students, we risk serious damage to freedom of speech and civil liberties

The Global War on Stealth Underwear

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. December 31, 2009.

There is no "war" against terrorism. What George W. Bush launched and Barack Obama insists on perpetuating does not qualify.

Why Obama Must Keep Releasing Yemenis From Guantánamo

Andy Worthington, TruthOut.org. December 30, 2009.

The failed bomb plot on Christmas Day has prompted lawmakers to declare that no more Yemenis should be released from Guantánamo. They're wrong.

Right-Wing Response to Underpants Bomber Hilariously Hypocritical

Tintin, Sadly, No!. December 28, 2009.

Obama should clearly admit that he's the worst president ever.