September 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Sep 19, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
2. USAID Announces Pilot Partner Vetting System in Five Countries
3. Holy Land Attorneys Ask Appeals Court to Void Convictions
4. Sens. Kerry and Coons Seek Expedited Aid Delivery in Somalia
5. Senate Hearing Examines How Aid Delivery to Somalia Hampered By U.S. Law
6. ISPU Policy Brief: Selective Enforcement of Material Support Laws Against Muslim Charities
7. ISPU Policy Brief: Charitable Giving Among Muslim Americans Since 9/11
8. Audio File & Transcript from August 2011 Telebriefing: Meeting the Humanitarian Imperative in Somalia
9. Transcript from June 2011 Event: The Humanitarian Law Project Decision: Problems for Peacebuilding, Aid, and Free Speech One Year Later
August 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Sep 19, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
2. Sen. Leahy Letter to AG Holder and Sec. State Clinton: Concerns About Famine Relief, Peacebuilding and the Material Support Law
3. State Dept. Announces New Policy to Allow Famine Aid in Somalia, Treasury Releases Limited Guidance
4. Privacy Groups Oppose Proposed Secret DHS Watchlist Database
5. Judge: No New Trial for Seda
August 1, 2011 Newsletter
Sep 19, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.3, Issue 14
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July 18, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Jul 19, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
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Vol.3, Issue 13
2. U.S. Anti-terror Law Hinders Aid Efforts to Somalia
3. Basic Human Rights Still Missing from UN Sanctions Regime
4. Report: U.S. Anti-Terror Policies Hurt Women and Girls Around the World
5. EU: Time to Examine Counterterrorism Policies
6. Cross-section of Nonprofits Support Reform of Security Laws That Hinder Charities
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June 30, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Jul 5, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol.3, Issue 12
2. Huffington Post: Time to Lift Ban on Conflict Resolution Programs
3. Sec. State Clinton Asked to Exempt Conflict Resolution and Other Peacebuilding Activities from Material Support Ban
4. Sec. Clinton Should Use Exemption Powers to Legalize Conflict Prevention and Resolution Programs
5. Report: Community Groups Need to Play Larger Role in the National Strategy to Counter Violent Messaging
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June 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Jun 16, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol.3, Issue 11
2. Review of Legislative History Shows Treasury's Position on Frozen Charitable Funds Without Basis
3. Expanded FBI Surveillance Powers Raise Serious Privacy Concerns
4. Index Gauges Quality of Humanitarian Assistance of Relief and Recovery Efforts
June 2, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Jun 2, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
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Vol.3, Issue 10
2. Report: Friend Not Foe Documents Negative Impacts of Counterterrorism Measures, Calls on Civil Society to Defend Its Positive Role
3. Why Fight Terrorism with One Hand Tied Behind Our Back?
4. FBI Documents Left During Raid Reveal Political Nature of Investigation
5. Privacy Concerns Ignored, Patriot Act Spying Powers Extended until 2015
6. Report: Radicalization Theories Are Misguided
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May 17, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
May 18, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.3, Issue 09
2. State Department’s Decision about De-Listing MEK to be Made Before Year’s End
3. DOJ Report Confirms Deficient Domestic Intelligence Oversight
4. Bank Closes Account of Chicago Activist
5. Congressional Hearing Puts Spotlight on Global Cooperation to Counter Terrorism
6. Oxfam Report: Lack of Access Leaves Civilians Vulnerable
7. Study: Social Organizations in Situations of Conflict
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May 3, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
May 3, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.3, Issue 08
1. Senator Kirk Pushes for Implementation of Problematic USAID Vetting System
2. Time to Let the Experts Define Due Diligence, Vetting for Charitable Programs
3. Holy Land Prosecutor Contradicts Peter King’s Unnamed Source
4. Inconsistencies in Peter King Letter on Holy Land Unindicted Co-Conspirators List
5. Summary: Courts Rule Publication of Unindicted Co-conspirator List in Holy Land Case Violated Due Process Rights
6. Appeals Court Rules Ohio Activist’s Privacy Case May Proceed
7. Congressional Letters to Attorney General Express Concern About Rights of Political Activists
April 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Apr 18, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.3, Issue 07
2. Conservative Groups Ask Congress to Update the 4th Amendment Protections for the Digital Age
3. Briefing Highlights Work of U.S. Nonprofits in Countering Terrorism
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