The recent terror attacks in Paris thrust the issue of terrorism, its relation with Islam, and how to defeat it back into the forefront of national debate. At the same time, it has created a wave of reckless rhetoric on the far right. That … [Read more...]
Accountability for Torture, Part Two
It's a major news day here at the ACLU of Massachusetts - we just found out that Attorney General Eric Holder going to go forward with the previously reported CIA prisoner abuse cases, and he's already appointed a prosecutor. John Durham, a … [Read more...]
Senator Kerry Requests Asylum for Brazilian Husband of Massachusetts Man
Related: Washington Post Editorial calls for passage of UAFA. Cross-posted at Pam's House Blend. … [Read more...]
Distorting Holder’s comments about race
I hate to draw readers' attention to Jeff Jacoby but his column about Eric Holder today is so full of bull... Distortion #1 - Holder did not say we are a nation of cowards. He said we're a nation of cowards when it comes to dealing with … [Read more...]
Recipe for Good Race Discussion: What Eric Holder Left Out
Although frank talk on race calls for structured dialogue, lest anyone think "structured" means "straightjacketed," it's quite the contrary. Once you've agreed to ground rules for respectful dialogue, it actually frees people up to say … [Read more...]