bill of rights
V.20 No.50 | 12/15/2011
Systemic Risk
Freedom in Danger of Being “Disappeared”
Alibi columnist Andrew Beale interviews legal experts and politicians about a bill that could allow the military to detain U.S. citizens indefinitely without charge or trial.
V.20 No.49 | 12/8/2011
From the Foxhole
The Detention of Americans
How the quest for absolute security is compromising our democracy
Columnist and war veteran Alex Limkin takes on the National Defense Authorization Act.
V.19 No.26 | 7/1/2010
Feature
Know Your Rights?
Arm yourself with truth, justice and the American way
One warm late May evening, DC and some friends headed Downtown to hit a few bars and celebrate a friend’s college graduation. He never expected to end up in jail, accused of disorderly conduct. DC is not a stereotypical gangster dude who quibbles with cops just for fun. He is a white, college-educated, 26-year-old Republican who considers himself conservative and pro-law and order. He said he was arrested for what amounts to opening a rear passenger car door and questioning a police officer during a lengthy seat belt violation traffic stop.