Washington lawmakers introduce bill condemning NDAA
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Five Republican lawmakers from Washington state have introduced legislation that condemns the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2012 for controversial measures regarding the detainment of terrorism suspects.
ACTA agreement cements frequently-abused copyright law
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With the latest round of anti-piracy bills defeated, many are now thinking of ways to fix the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) -- only to find that it may be too late.
Colo. pol. claimed immunity in DUI stop
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Colorado state Rep. Laura Bradford (R) was pulled over last week in Denver on the suspicion that she was driving under the influence.
ACLU files lawsuit over drone strikes targeting U.S. citizens overseas
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The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, Department of Defense and CIA in hopes of disclosing government information related to the killing of three U.S. citizens by drone attacks last year.
Poll: 62% in Calif. want marijuana legalized
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A majority of Californians believe that marijuana should be regulated like wine, according to a recent statewide poll sponsored by legalization advocates.
Romney 'not concerned about the very poor’
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Florida GOP presidential primary winner Mitt Romney displayed his apathy towards America’s impoverished on CNN Tuesday morning.