Mark Lawrence, Portland Press Herald When I was elected district attorney for York County, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. This is not just the first act that all elected officials take, it is the most important act. It is the acknowledgement that our nation is based on principles,…
By Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith, The Nation The double jeopardy clause of the US Constitution ensures that no American can be tried twice for the same offense. But at a time when our civil liberties are rapidly eroding, a drama is unfolding in Washington State over whether that constitutional protection applies to a US…
By Frank Rich, The New York Times “Bush lies” doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s time to confront the darker reality that we are lying to ourselves. Ten days ago The Times unearthed yet another round of secret Department of Justice memos countenancing torture. President Bush gave his standard response: “This government does not torture people.”…
By Shea Howell, The Michigan Citizen Last Saturday Representative Conyers decided to attend the Gathering for Justice, City of Hope event at Youthville. He walked into the room quietly just as a young local artist was announcing “Change the Music: an art festival and political forum for local organizers working to keep pressure on Congress…
