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The Snowden Debate

Posted on Wednesday 26 March 2014 by Rob Godfrey

Chris Hedges was on fine form last month, when he opened a formal debate at the Oxford Union. The proposition was: This house would call Edward Snowden a Hero. Speaking for the yays were Hedges, Annie Machon, a former intelligence … Continue reading →

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Habeas Corpus, what’s that?

Posted on Monday 23 September 2013 by Rob Godfrey

Last year, US District Judge Katherine Forrest made a final ruling that Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – which allows for the indefinite detention of American citizens without trial – was unconstitutional and therefore unlawful. Government … Continue reading →

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The NDAA lawsuit – it’s not looking good

Posted on Thursday 9 May 2013 by Rob Godfrey

In September of last year, US District Judge Katherine Forrest made a final ruling that Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – which allows for the indefinite detention of American citizens without trial – was unconstitutional and … Continue reading →

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