“Never Forget” Means Endless War
Allow me to ask a question: “How long will the attacks on September 11, 2001 be used as an excuse for murder and the repression of rights?” Many people will …
Rethinking Immigration Reform
In the weeks since the Boston bombings, there has been increased talk about the need for immigration reform. Some are advocating for a suspension of student visas, others are asking …
Rand Paul’s Orwellian Doublethink
In 1984, George Orwell wrote, doublethink is “[t]o know and not to know, to be conscious of complete truthfulness while telling carefully constructed lies, to hold simultaneously two opinions which …
Why FPP is not “Blacked Out”
Many sites are “blacked out” to protest CISPA. While I respect those who are “blacked out” in protest; I decided that FPP will remain “live” as long as possible in …
Protect the Internet from the Congress
On April 18, while the media was following the story of the Boston Bombing, the U.S. House of Representatives passed CISPA, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. This is …
Taxing the Fruits of Your Labor
It is once again “tax time,” that time of year when the IRS claims tax forms are due. There are some people who say that based on the wording of …
Just Say “No!” To War With North Korea
Is war with North Korea inevitable? Some people are hinting that it can’t be avoided. CNN asked retired General James Marks to explain the military strategies likely to be used …
Big Decisions from the High Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has received a lot of coverage regarding the recent hearing related to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), California’s Prop 8 and the definition of marriage. …
U.S. Senate Passes a Budget; Now the Work Begins
For the first time in 4 years, the U.S. Senate has passed a budget, as opposed to a continuing appropriations resolution which authorizes government agencies to fund their agencies at …
Secret Spying by the Government Means “No Standing, for You!”
Civil rights advocates have long-known that the federal government had a secret spy program in place. Matt Sledge from HuffingtonPost reports, “Journalists and human rights advocates worried they are being …