First Amendment

Why did John Roberts rule for sex workers?

Hint: His seemingly progressive digression belies a long game that could thwart major liberal goals

Irin Carmon Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 7:25 PM UTC
Politics John Roberts, Supreme Court

The secret history of the Bill of Rights

Activists today invoke the 2nd and 4th Amendments as if they're kindred spirits with Madison. Here's the real story

Michael Lind Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 11:44 AM UTC 85
Politics U.S. Constitution

How werewolf erotica found its way to prison

A hardened prisoner was comfortable enough reading werewolf romances that he sued for the right -- and won

Laura Miller Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Entertainment Books, Readers and Reading

Guardian editor: Lack of skepticism in U.S. national security reporting

The NSA leaks also raise attendant and urgent questions about who gets to be a protected journalist

Natasha Lennard Monday, Jun 10, 2013 3:45 PM UTC
Technology Journalism, NSA, Bradley Manning

Security expert: All Occupiers’ phones were logged

Steven Ramdam said everyone who attended an Occupy protest with a cellphone had data tracked

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 7:00 PM UTC 29
Technology Privacy, Surveillance, cell phone

Assange lawyer: DOJ has likely prepared indictment

The publisher's attorney says a sealed indictment is possible, as the government war on leaks drives on

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 3:42 PM UTC
Media Julian Assange, WikiLeaks

Government’s strategy: A double noose for Manning and Assange

In Manning trial opening statement, prosecutor argument carries worrying First Amendment repercussions

Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 8:45 PM UTC 29
Media Julian Assange, WikiLeaks

New FBI chief choice: Expedient at a time of spying scandals

James Comey railed against warrantless wire-tapping; his appointment comes at good time for this administration VIDEO

Natasha Lennard Thursday, May 30, 2013 4:55 PM UTC
Media Video, Surveillance

NYT, AP will not attend Holder’s off-record meeting

While a number of bureau chiefs will meet with the A.G. about leak investigations, others want meeting on record

Natasha Lennard Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:18 PM UTC
Media Eric Holder, First Amendment

NYT claims it was grilled by FBI over leaks

Feds' pursuit of information on Stuxnet leak further heightens concerns about administration and First Amendment

Natasha Lennard Sunday, May 26, 2013 6:10 PM UTC
Media stuxnet, Iran, Whistleblowers, FBI

Experts: Fox News spying scandal a game-changer

Advocates see potential "sea change" now that government crackdown on leaks includes framing journalism as a crime

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:15 PM UTC 113
Media james rosen, AP, First Amendment

On freedom of speech, Obama-Nixon comparisons are apt

Comparing Benghazi and the IRS flap to Watergate is wrong, but on First Amendment issues this president disappoints

David Sirota Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 49
Politics Barack Obama, Richard Nixon

Marijuana opponents’ new plan: Kill First Amendment

After failing to stop Colorado from legalizing it, pot foes now want to criminalize drug images and media content

David Sirota Monday, May 20, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 27
Politics marijuana, Colorado, Pot

DOJ tracked movements, phone records of Fox reporter

Probing leaks over North Korea, the government surveilled James Rosen's every contact with State Department

Natasha Lennard Monday, May 20, 2013 9:55 AM UTC
Media james rosen, North Korea

Obama leaves room for whistle-blower prosecution

Comments about AP scandal aligned with shield law caveats, made "no apologies" for national security concerns

Natasha Lennard Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:51 PM UTC
Media Spying, AP, Barack Obama

Is Reddit censoring openly racist users?

Administrators appear to have targeted one of the site's most controversial subgroups

Fidel Martinez, The Daily Dot Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:35 PM UTC 42
Social the daily dot, Reddit, Racism

“Freedom’s biggest army”: Scenes from the NRA convention 2013

Fear, paranoia and loathing at the "most spectacular display of firearms in the world" VIDEO

Alexander Zaitchik, Media Matters Wednesday, May 8, 2013 6:25 PM UTC 109
Business Media Matters, NRA

Homemade bombs made easier

The Tsarnaevs learned how to make bombs from the Internet. So can anyone. And the problem will only get worse

Andrew Leonard Friday, Apr 26, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 26
All Salon Boston Marathon bombing

Forget the theocracy, North Carolina

"White American Jesus" just isn't as influential as he used to be, no matter what craziness Southern states cook up

Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 7:57 PM UTC 257
Life North Carolina, First Amendment

Pentagon agrees to publish Manning rulings

Journalists and human rights groups call the move long-overdue, demand greater transparency

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 9:34 PM UTC
News Bradley Manning, ccr

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