Taking Liberties Taking Liberties
To all the arguments lodged against gay marriage, add this one--it's a matter of national security.
Mar 25, 2004 / David Cole
Taking Liberties Taking Liberties
On February 3 a law enforcement official working with the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Des Moines served a subpoena on Drake University seeking records on its student chapter of...
Feb 12, 2004 / David Cole
Taking Liberties Taking Liberties
"Even in times of national emergency--indeed, particularly in such times--it is the obligation of the Judicial Branch to ensure the preservation of our constitutional values and...
Dec 24, 2003 / David Cole
Syria, US Torture Center Syria, US Torture Center
Travel agents booking international flights may have to issue a new warning to their customers: Changing planes in the United States could be hazardous to your health.
Nov 13, 2003 / David Cole
On the Road With Ashcroft On the Road With Ashcroft
He's trying to talk up the Patriot Act, but americans may no longer be buying.
Sep 4, 2003 / Feature / David Cole
Court-Watching Court-Watching
Nation readers should be excused for wondering whether they were in some sort of time warp as the Supreme Court closed its term with a slew of decisions that recalled the halcy...
Jul 2, 2003 / David Cole
A Rebuke to Ashcroft A Rebuke to Ashcroft
"We have to hold these people until we find out what is going on." According to a report issued June 2 by the Justice Department's own Inspector General, that's what Michael Ch...
Jun 12, 2003 / David Cole
Defending Show Trials Defending Show Trials
At long last, the military appears to be gearing up to try some of the Guantánamo Bay prisoners.
May 29, 2003 / David Cole