SCOTUS takes case of jailed immigrant who died after health care denial
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ACLU: FBI ‘manipulating’ debate on Patriot Act reform
The FBI is abusing the powers given to it under the Patriot Act in a way that is stifling the current debate about reforming that law, says the American Civil Liberties Union.
“The FBI continues to use the gag order provision of the Patriot Act’s national security letter (NSL) statute to suppress key information about the [...]
Psychiatrist: Prohibition makes pot more harmful
The prohibition on marijuana makes its use a more addictive habit, says a prominent author and psychiatrist.
Dr. Julie Holland, a psychiatrist at the New York University School of Medicine and author of Weekends at Bellevue, told Matt Lauer of NBC’s Today Show that the feelings of shame and suspicion associated with an illegal habit, as [...]
Democrats who voted against public option got $19 million from healthcare firms
Five Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee who voted on Tuesday to shoot down a proposed public option for the health care reform bill — a measure which polls show is favored by 81% of Democrats — are coming under close scrutiny for their ties to the health care industry.
According to Intershame.com — a [...]
Supreme Court could throw out handgun laws
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment, ensuring another high-profile battle over the rights of gun owners.
The court said it will review a lower court ruling that upheld a handgun ban in Chicago. Gun rights supporters challenged gun laws in Chicago and some [...]
