Civil liberties

Klubrádió

The Threat Against Free Speech on Hungary’s Airwaves The Threat Against Free Speech on Hungary’s Airwaves

The government shut down a station that connected many listeners—particularly the elderly—to their country and the world.

Feb 24, 2021 / Peter Molnar

The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over

The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over

Why don’t French activists accept the Macron government's rationale for a new law limiting the public’s right to share images of police brutality? Maybe because they’ve read it.

Feb 18, 2021 / M. Jesuthasan

The Madcap Mysteries of Homeland Security

The Madcap Mysteries of Homeland Security The Madcap Mysteries of Homeland Security

Overreach into local law enforcement has led to the investigation of matters laughably unrelated to terrorism.

Jan 26, 2021 / Editorial / Ken Klippenstein

How Homeland Security Blurs Jurisdictions

How Homeland Security Blurs Jurisdictions How Homeland Security Blurs Jurisdictions

Fusion centers were established after 9/11 to facilitate the sharing of counterterrorism intelligence among different agencies.

Dec 17, 2020 / Editorial / Ken Klippenstein

To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language To Repair Our Country, Start by Repairing Our Political Language

I understand and share the anger of those who say “defund the police,” but our job in the political arena is to make a better world for everyone—even those we disagree with.

Nov 3, 2020 / Walter Mosley

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How ICE Became a ‘Propaganda Machine’ for Trump How ICE Became a ‘Propaganda Machine’ for Trump

Internal communications exclusively obtained by The Nation show that ICE has singled out journalists and social media users for retaliation.

Oct 6, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

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America Can’t Afford to Descend Into Violence America Can’t Afford to Descend Into Violence

Trump promises to take us down a dangerous path of hate and conflict. We can’t let his violence consume us.

Sep 25, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino

You’re Only As Free as You Are Wealthy

You’re Only As Free as You Are Wealthy You’re Only As Free as You Are Wealthy

Without real economic freedom, Americans cling to petty acts of refusal.

Jul 20, 2020 / Ed Burmila

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Rescind, Reform, and Fight: 3 Steps for Racial Justice Rescind, Reform, and Fight: 3 Steps for Racial Justice

Across California, curfews are creating the potential for the exact type of racialized policing abuses that are being protested.

Jun 8, 2020 / Candice Francis and Abdi Soltani

The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11

The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11 The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11

Many of us would be happy to exchange some basic rights for safety right now, but we have to be vigilant about protecting our liberties.

Mar 30, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

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