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3 views on whether US still needs affirmative action
This November, voters in Oklahoma will consider a ballot measure banning affirmative action in public-sector hiring. And in October, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Fisher v. University of Texas case – centered on the use of affirmative action in public-university admissions. As the second installment in our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on whether the United States still needs affirmative action.
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CIA's harsh interrogation techniques: three key memos now online
The most detailed documents describing the Central Intelligence Agency’s secret interrogation, rendition, and detention program are now online in the American Civil Liberties Union’s new Torture Database. Here are three of the most important memos of the 5,000-plus that the ACLU obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and legal challenges going back to 2003, according to Alexander Abdo, staff attorney for the ACLU’s National Security Project.
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US Supreme Court: Big 21st century rulings
The past 12 years have seen significant US high court decisions with wide-ranging effects on personal freedoms and national politics. Another key ruling is expected this summer on President Obama's health-care reform law. Here are some recent top rulings, all decided by 5-to-4 votes.
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Tyler Clementi and cyberbullying: how courts ruled in five other cases
The trial for the roommate of former Rutgers University Tyler Clementi will be watched by legal experts nationwide to see how the court addresses the growing issue of cyberbullying. Here is a list of court proceedings where cyberbullying or Internet privacy invasion was a key issue.
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Election 101: 11 questions about Rick Perry and his White House bid
The Texas governor made clear his intention to run for president with appearances in South Carolina and New Hampshire on Saturday and a planned trip to Iowa on Sunday.
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When political lawn signs shout too loudly
The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.
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Verdict in bin Laden driver war crimes trial
The jury in the Hamdan case gives a mixed result, but it's seen as a victory for Bush administration.
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'Pay-as-you-drive' insurance catching onInsurers are beginning to offer auto-insurance plans that charge motorists based on the number of miles driven.
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U.S. defends laptop searches at the border
Courts have upheld routine checks of Americans' hard drives at the border. Critics say they're anything but routine.
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White House scores key victory on government eavesdropping
The Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that protects telecom firms from lawsuits over secret surveillance.
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White House scores key victory on government eavesdropping
The Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that protects telecom firms from lawsuits over secret surveillance.
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U.S. defends laptop searches at the border
Courts have upheld routine checks of Americans’ hard drives at the border. Critics say they’re anything but routine.
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Congress wrestles over spying bill
Many Democrats are at odds with their own leadership over extending domestic surveillance.
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The Monitor's View: Mission creep in DNA data banks
A new rule would require DNA samples from all arrested for federal crimes.
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Privacy becoming more elusive for Americans
Despite strict laws, personal data remains vulnerable to unethical employees, human error, and cyberhackers.
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For Obama, bipartisan aims, party-line votes
A desire to build cross-party consensus in Senate rubs up against political perils of compromise.
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Low graduation rate draws Florida lawsuit
The case against the Palm Beach County district aims to clarify its duty to keep more kids in school.
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States reconsider life behind bars for youth
With nearly 2,400 inmates sentenced to life as juveniles, the U.S. is the only nation imposing the mandate on children.
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Teachers strike back at students' online pranks
Students are increasingly facing lawsuits and expulsions for targeting their teachers online.
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Supreme Court case: Should you be able to vote without a photo ID?
Arguments over Indiana's voter-identification law, the most stringent in the US, will be heard Wednesday.
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