ACLU Watch|The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has maintained the position that civil liberties must be respected, even in times of national emergency. In these days of the so-called "Patriot Act" our civil liberties are under serious attack. This website monitors the ACLU's efforts to protect our freedom. It also monitors the People's reaction to their efforts.

Austin Indymedia 2011 Year in ReviewAustin activism in 2011 saw an upsurge in activity throughout the year with the mantra of change in the air. With the revolutions in the Arab world acting as a spark, people lit the fire that was once at the heart of social change in America. Activists for human rights involved in a whole rage of issues joined forces to fight the system of injustice seen all across the United States and the world. With the start of the Occupy Wall St. movement in New York, solidarity actions sprung up all across the world with Austin joining the movement on Oct. 6th. Issues addressed in this 2011 review include: war, civil liberties, immigrant rights, workers rights, global revolution, the Palestinian liberation struggle, feminist critique of pornography and the occupy movement. This is a Austin Indymedia/ZGraphix co-production. Produced by the Austin Indymedia Team. Jeff Zavala Matt Gossage Mari Hernandez Matt Tedrow Grace Alfar Photography by Jason Cato & Rene Renteria Learn more at: austin.indymedia.org httpFrom:zgraphix1Views:20ratingsTime:36:45More inNonprofits & Activism

1.23.12 (Part 1) Real Estate 360 Live With Louis CammarosanoLouis discusses how the networks were able to project Newt Gingrich the winner of the South Carolina primary based on exit polls. Ryan notes that Texas governnor Rick Perry has dropped out and has endorced Newt Gingrich. Ryan notes that Romney is attacking Gingrich based on his relationship with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Louis notes that in Iowa and New Hampshire Gingrich was crushed as a result of the focus of voters on Newt Gingrich's activities with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae. Louis notes that during the South Carolina primary process, when the focus moved away from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and towards Mitt Romney's activities at Bain Capital, the voters shifted away from Romney and towards Gingrich. Louis notes that Gingrich benefited in South Carolina from appearing strong in responding to a debate question relating to his personal life. Louis notes, however, that Gingrich won't be able to win based on those types of answers. Louis notes that as the attention shifts back to Gingrich's activities at Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, Romney will benefit and Gingrich will suffer. Louis notes that Gingrich is the non Romney flavor of the month-his predecessors being Santorum, Cain, Perry and Bachman. Louis notes that Republicans are looking for a conservative alternative to Romney. Louis notes that as people peek under the cover they will notice that Santorum and Gingrich are not as conservative as they claim. Louis notes that Ron Paul has been consistent in his view for <b>…</b>From:HomeGainIncViews:00ratingsTime:14:24More inNews & Politics