Archive for the 'civil rights' Category

Former Accused Iraqi Agent Susan Lindauer, Secret Charges and The Patriot Act in Action

March 11, 2009

Former Accused Iraqi Agent
Susan Lindauer, Secret Charges and
The Patriot Act in Action

The Executioner and Justice – John Heartfield

Susan Lindauer Interviewed by Michael Collins

‘Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being [...]

A Modest Proposal – An Iraqi Vote on Troop Withdrawal

February 25, 2009

A Modest Proposal
An Iraqi Vote on Troop Withdrawal
By Michael Collins
(Also published at OpEdNews, The Agonist, The Smirking Chimp )
Over the years, we’ve seen various “exit strategies” proposed for withdrawal from Iraq.  The best proposal was made by a Baghdad man on his way to a demonstration just a few days after that city [...]

Feds Drop Case Against Accused Iraqi Agent

January 17, 2009

Feds Drop Case Against Accused Iraqi Agent
“the Government has determined that continued prosecution of this case as to LINDAUER would not be in the interests of justice.”
Michael Collins
“Scoop” Independent News
(Jan. 16, Wash. DC) The Department of Justice entered a motion to drop all charges against Susan Lindauer yesterday morning, Jan. 15, 2009.  The [...]

From the People Who Brought Us Judith Miller and George Bush

June 25, 2008

From the People Who Brought Us
Judith Miller & George Bush

Former New York New York Times reporter, Judith Miller, who wrongly
claimed Iraq had weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and her president.
(Images left, right)
The New York Times “Covers” the Susan Lindauer Hearing

Michael Collins
“Scoop” Independent News
Washington, DC

The New York Times disgraced itself and betrayed the [...]

A Memorial for Habeas Corpus

May 27, 2008

A Memorial to Habeas Corpus

We celebrate Memorial Day to honor those who fought for the quest for civil rights and civil liberties for all. If that sounds idealistic, that’s what memorials are about.
When I wrote Polite Fascism Contracts the Right to Vote, I included an extended footnote which I’m sure few read. I decided to [...]

“…the ballots shall not be counted in secret.”

January 19, 2008

..these ballots shall not be counted in secret.
South Carolina Constitution

An Appeal to John Edwards to Take a Stand for Voting Rights
Michael Collins
“Scoop” Independent News
Washington, DC
Media, election, and judicial reform advocate Mark Adams, JD, MBA of Tampa, Florida discovered something very important in the South Carolina Constitution. It provides for [...]

Internet Thought Control Bill Under Fire

December 18, 2007

Internet Thought Control Bill Under Fire
House Committee Dismisses Criticisms of
Internet Thought Control Bill – H.R. 1995
By Michael Collins
Scoop Independent News
Washington, D.C.
Part 2 (Part 1)
On Monday, Dec. 17, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security posted this document in response to the many criticisms of House Resolution 1955, The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of [...]

Destruction of Evidence – Ohio’s 2004 Ballots

October 21, 2007

Letter from an Ohio Board of Elections (Holmes County) on missing 2004 ballots.
“Letters from the Edge” – Part 1
By Michael Collins
“Scoop” Independent News
Washington, D.C.
Overall this blatant destruction of evidence only reinforces the widespread belief that the 2004 election was stolen.
Bob Fitrakis and Harvey [...]

Judge Mukasey and the Rule of Law

September 22, 2007

Mukasey speaking at the Center for Law & Counterterrorism. 01/24/2007
Image & Video
Reining in the Lawless White House
Michael Collins
“Scoop” Independent News
Washington, D.C.
Attorney General nominee, Judge Michael B. Mukasey was under FBI protection for 11 years due to threats after presiding over major terrorist trials. Commenting on the FBI’s decision to end protection even though some safety [...]

George W. Bush, a Judiciary of One

September 15, 2007

Signing the 21st Century Nanotechnology R & D Act, all the better to
bug you. Signing statement issued. Objections 297 – 301. Image
Presidential Signing Statements

Michael Collins
“Scoop”Independent News
Washington, D.C.
The Bush-Cheney White House is responsible for the birth of a new constitutional doctrine. Bush has elevated himself to become a judiciary of one. [...]