- How fear of al Qaeda hurts U.S. more than al Qaeda
- New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror's Excesses
- Lindsey Graham: I Will Block Appointees Until Benghazi Survivors Testify
- Doctor who helped trace Osama bin Laden to face fresh trial
- Man wrongly deported from Canada to torture in Libya told he has to pay $6,800 in costs before returning
- 9/11 Suspects Can't Mention being Tortured during Trial Testimony because Their Torture is Classified
- Time to End the 'War on Terror' (For Real)—"Six months ago, President Obama said that the fearfulness and over-reaction of the 'GWOT' were doing far more harm than good. He was right then, and still is. So why hasn't he matched his -- our -- policies to his words?"
- William Astore, War! What Is It Good For? Profit and Power
- U.S.-funded Afghan hospital project paid $500-a-gallon for gas instead of market-rate of $5 …and is still 23 months behind schedule
- After troops leave, U.S. to lose access to Afghan reconstruction projects worth billions WaPo
- Senior officer, NCIS agent are among those arrested in Navy bribery scandal—"Senior officer, NCIS agent are among those arrested in fraud case involving overseas defense contractor." WaPo
- Army chief: Just 2 brigades combat-ready—"Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno revealed this week that just two Army brigades are combat-ready, with budget cuts hampering the military's ability to train its own troops."
- Confessions of a US drone operator: 'I watched him die. It took a long time'—"A drone operator for the US describes the horror of killing people remotely while sitting thousands of miles away from Afghanistan's battlefields."
- Secret memos reveal explicit nature of U.S., Pakistan agreement on drones—"For years, Pakistani officials have denounced the program, but CIA documents and diplomatic memos reveal how classified briefings on the U.S. program became routine." WaPo
- US defends drone strikes as 'necessary and just' in face of UN criticism—"Brazil, China and Venezuela sharply critical of 'illegal' program but US says it has taken steps to introduce new guidelines."
- Meet the Private Companies Helping Cops Spy on Protesters—"Promotional materials for private spy companies show that mass surveillance technology is being sold to police departments as a way to monitor dissent."
- Is Facebook going to let cops block you from posting about protests?
- Fury at Facebook as login requests "Government ID" from users
- Federal Prosecutors, in a Policy Shift, Cite Warrantless Wiretaps as Evidence—"The contentious issue of government wiretaps done without a warrant has now moved a step closer to being legally challenged." Or, concerningly, legally upheld. NYT
- Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless DUI Tests
- As Europe erupts over US spying, NSA chief says government must stop media—"With General Alexander calling for NSA reporting to be halted, US and UK credibility as guardians of press freedom is crushed ."
- AP CEO: Press freedom v. security a 'false choice'
- A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama
- David Cameron makes veiled threat to media over NSA and GCHQ leaks—"Prime minister alludes to courts and D notices and singles out the Guardian over coverage of Edward Snowden saga."
- Conservative Reporter Says Feds Took Her Files While Searching Her Home for Guns
- NSA spying has nothing to do with terrorism, Greenwald tells Amanpour
- Senator changes tune, now is "totally opposed" to foreign leader surveillance—"'Our oversight needs to be strengthened and increased,' says Sen. Dianne Feinstein." The White House, however, says her statements were not accurate.
- White House says more intelligence constraints needed—For now Obama is keeping silent on whether he knew about Merkel's surveillance.
- The out-of-control NSA—"The agency alienates U.S. allies in its attempt to know all." WaPo
- US on Spying Scandal: 'Allies Aren't Always Friends'
- NSA oversight dismissed as 'illusory' as anger intensifies in Europe and beyond—"Condemnation by Latin American panel comes as US fields worsening outrage from Spain and Germany over surveillance." Europe is considering sanctions.
- If All These Countries Are So Outraged By Revelations Of US Spying On Them, Why Aren't They Offering Snowden Asylum?
- White House Extends Deadline for Obamacare Enrollment—Insurers warn of repercussions for the delay.
- Obama admin. knew millions could not keep their health insurance
- The Democrat's Version of Health Insurance Would Have Been Cheaper, Simpler, and More Popular (So Why Did We Enact the Republican Version and Why Are They So Upset?)
- Appeals court declines religious challenge to Obamacare by Michigan natural foods business—"Citing a recent case out of Grand Rapids, a federal appeals panel ruled Thursday that because a for-profit business cannot exercise religion, it cannot claim an exemption from mandated contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act."
- Ohio Pro-Lifers Sue To Make Sure 300,000 Poors Don't Get Medicaid, Because 'Life'
- Fed Judge: Texas Abortion Limits Unconstitutional
- Stealth Attack: What You Need to Know About the New Abortion Laws
- Why the Right Wing Is Targeting Birth Control Again—"Republican politicians and right-wing businesses are desperate to avoid the legal requirement of affordable contraception."
- Shackled and pregnant: Wis. case challenges 'fetal protection' law
- Wingnut Radio Preacher Kevin Swanson Begs You To Boycott Girl Scouts And Their Commie Lesbo Abortion Cookies
- Yemeni girl, 15, 'burned to death by father'
- Killed for eloping: Girl lynched by family, boy beheaded in Haryana village
- Canadian Muslims Protest 'Honor Killing' Label as Racist—It's murder and should be prosecuted as such.
