Scott Brown did not respond to the ACLU's Senate candidate survey on civil liberties last year, but statements like the one above give cause for concern. On the other hand, Brown proposed legislation at the State House to prohibit the … [Read more...]
It’s torture
Josh Marshall makes a good point: I'm genuinely surprised that he was was surprised that it was that bad. I'm not saying that for effect. Muller really seemed to think it was like getting dunked by your friend in a pool or something. Just … [Read more...]
A show trial with the death penalty
Open and shut, the terrorist confessed. Nashiri said that while in CIA custody he was tortured into confessing to the Cole bombing and other acts of terrorism. ... Nashiri was one of three terrorism suspects subjected to the controversial … [Read more...]
Earth to Justice Department: Waterboarding is Illegal
A headline in today's news reads: "Justice Says Waterboarding Not Legal Now." But as I read the statement of Steven G. Bradbury, the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, the DOJ has not been quite so … [Read more...]
We Looked In the DIY Section, But Bob Vila Didn’t Have A Handbook On It …
Spencer Ackerman, former stalwart of TPMmuckracker, writing now for The Washington Independent, has penned a beauty, detailing the sorry, sad road the Central Intelligence Agency (oxymoron?) - at the direction and order of The Commander Guy … [Read more...]
Fighting to Stop Torture
I'm a cosponsor of Sen. Kennedy's bill that defines a wide variety of specific things as torture, including waterboarding. It's another reminder why I am so proud to be Ted's colleague. But it's also another reminder that those who suggest … [Read more...]