The Rakyat Reform Agenda (part1)

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The Rakyat Reform Agenda (part1)Malaysian civil liberties movement presents a four-piont plan to return to the basic principles of a more inclusive nation envisioned by our founding fathers.From:vicchinavViews:00ratingsTime:13:10More inNews & Politics

The Rakyat Reform Agenda (part2)

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The Rakyat Reform Agenda (part2)Malaysian civil liberties movement presents a four-piont plan to return to the basic principles of a more inclusive nation envisioned by our founding fathers.From:vicchinavViews:01ratingsTime:10:00More inNews & Politics

Aasif Mandvi of the the Daily Show at the NYCLU’s 60th Anniversary Gala

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Aasif Mandvi of the the Daily Show at the NYCLU's 60th Anniversary GalaAasif Mandvi of the the Daily Show hosted the NYCLU's 60th Anniversary Gala. He made us laugh the entire night. The evening was spectacular. The Roots performed and honorary awards were given to legendary figures in the world of civil rights and civil liberties. If you want to learn more about our events, visit us at www.nyclu.org.From:nycluclipsViews:00ratingsTime:00:39More inNonprofits & Activism

FACT CHECK: Hyperbole on terror interrogations and misfire on defense spending … – Washington Post

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FACT CHECK: Hyperbole on terror interrogations and misfire on defense spending
Washington Post
WASHINGTON — Michele Bachmann did not intend to be taken literally when she told the Republican presidential debate Tuesday that civil-liberties activists have taken over the interrogation of terrorists from the CIA. But even as a rhetorical point,
FACT CHECK: Hyperbole on terror interrogationsBoston.com

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Who’s watching for you? – Staunton News Leader

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Who's watching for you?
Staunton News Leader
The American Civil Liberties Union cheered the decision on grounds of privacy concerns. Cell phone users, however, should not relax. Big Brother is alive and well, and very likely, he lives in your pocket or purse. We have quickly entered another

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Senate vote sets up fight over terrorism detainees – Los Angeles Times

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Senate vote sets up fight over terrorism detainees
Los Angeles Times
The Udall amendment drew support from civil liberties groups but was defeated on a rare bipartisan vote, 60 to 38. Fifteen Democrats and one independent joined almost all Republicans to uphold the detainee provisions. Two Republicans — Rand Paul of
Udall tries to block military detention powersSummit County Citizens Voice
Udall, ACLU attempted sleight of hand with opposition to military billGreeley Gazette
Senate Votes To Let Military Detain Americans Indefinitely, White House Huffington Post
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50 Years After Civil Rights Movement, Interracial Dating Finally Acceptable – Blogcritics.org (blog)

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50 Years After Civil Rights Movement, Interracial Dating Finally Acceptable
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In 2011, its safe to say that people take civil liberties for granted. But it's worth reflecting on, especially around Thanksgiving, since the lingering effects of old racism are not as far off as everyone thinks. After the Civil Rights movement of the

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The balance between civil liberties and defense in the US – WJBC News

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The balance between civil liberties and defense in the US
WJBC News
American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Director of Communications and Public Policy Ed Yohnka joined WJBC's RC McBride and Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the National Defense Authorization Act. The Senate Tuesday voted to keep a controversial provision

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Assembly law makes us Asean’s new basket case – Free Malaysia Today

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Assembly law makes us Asean's new basket case
Free Malaysia Today
Just as Myanmar and Cambodia are showing progress, Najib's government here is moving backwards by curbing the civil liberties of the people, says Charles Santiago. By Charles Santiago While there is a flicker of progress in Myanmar,
Malaysia's civil liberties vow under fireAsian Correspondent
Civil liberties and authoritarian impulses: Does Malaysia's new Bill on NL-Aid
Malaysia's parliament defies protestersSydney Morning Herald
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Civil Liberties Oversight Board Still Dormant – Secrecy News (blog)

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Civil Liberties Oversight Board Still Dormant
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The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board that was supposed to provide independent oversight of US counterterrorism policies remains dormant and out of service because its members have still not been named and confirmed.

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