Rand Paul: Remarks to Senate on ‘Patriot’ Act Extension

Rand Paul to Senate: There’s been a lot of discussion of the PATRIOT Act, and we’re told basically we wouldn’t be able to capture these terrorists if we didn’t give up some of our liberties; if we didn’t give up some of the Fourth Amendment and allow it to be easier for the police to come into our homes.

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EFF Uncovers Widespread FBI Intelligence Violations

More evidence of our rights and privacy being trampled: via EFF: EFF has uncovered widespread violations stemming from FBI intelligence investigations from 2001 - 2008. In a report released today, EFF documents alarming trends in the Bureau’s intelli...

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Land of the Free, Home of the Brave OR a Nation of (Naked) Sheep?

“Somebody, somewhere, needs to shake us from this stupor of blind policy and blind obedience. I’m beginning to wonder if this isn’t some test — a test of just how stupid Americans are. If TSA said that from now on we had to hop on one foot while humming “God Bless America,” would we do [...]

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Getting It Done: OK Grassroots Beats “The Chippers”

Oklahoma liberty-lovers did not take kindly to the backdoor dealings in their state surrounding the insertion of RFID chips in their drivers’ licenses, especially after having been given assurances by their state government that it would not occur. Working with state legislators and other activists, Kaye Beach of the very popular Axxiom Amuse site “introduced” [...]

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Meet John Dennis, Nancy Pelosi’s anti-war, pro-civil liberties, pro-gay rights Republican opponent

Anyone else out there ready for Nancy Pelosi to retire? Get to know her opponent, John Dennis. He actually has a chance to WIN. From Reason.com: read more

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