November 16, 2010 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Nov 17, 2010 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.2, Issue 21
1. Subpoenas Re-activated for Three Anti-War Activists
2. US Defends Human Rights Record Before UN
3. Report: Policing Not Enough to Stop Homegrown Terrorists
4. A Comparison Chart of Due Process Rights in Terrorist Designation Processes to the Charity and Security Network’s Model
5. CSN’s Model Policies for Fair Procedures for Listing and Delisting U.S. Charities
6. Experts at Fear Mongering by Wendell Belew
October 29, 2010 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Oct 29, 2010 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.2, Issue 20
1. Brief Argues Material Support Conviction Should Require Knowledge of Terror Connection
2. Judge Hears Former Charity Heads Appeal in Tax Case
3. Government Wants Access to Wiretap Internet
4. Polling Data: Americans View Humanitarian Aid As Tool to Counter Terror
October 18, 2010 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Oct 19, 2010 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol.2, Issue 19
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
1. After Wave of Protests, DOJ Cancels Subpoenas of 14 Anti-War Activists
2. Opinion: The G-Men Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest
3. Report Highlights Protection Payment Problem Facing Development Programs
4. Report: CRS on Combating Domestic Violent Extremism
5. Hearing in House Questions How to Counter Violent Messages on Extremist Websites
6. Managing Risk Critical to Maximizing Humanitarian Impact
7. Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the U.S. Update
8. Improving Civil Society-Military Dialogue in Afghanistan To Counter Terror
October 1, 2010 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Oct 4, 2010 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol.2, Issue 18
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
1. Searches, Grand Jury Investigation Target Anti-War Activists in Chicago, Minneapolis
2. Justice Department Report: FBI Improperly Monitored Activists
3. FBI Agents Caught Cheating on Counterterrorism Exam
4. Obama Unveils Policy Directive on Development
5. Clinton Calls for Addressing Root Causes of Terrorism at UN Summit
6. Treasury Proposes Massive Expansion of Info Collection on International Wire Transfers
7. Peacebuilding Fact Sheet, October 2010
8. Building Better Relationships for Peacebuilding Between Government and Civil Society
September 16, 2010 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Sep 16, 2010 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol.2, Issue 17
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
1. UN and Experts Call for Increased Role of Civil Society in Countering Terror
2. Bipartisan Policy Center’s Terror Threat Report: U.S. Slow to Counter Domestic Recruitment by Terrorists
3. Blog: On Constitution Day, Don't Mourn, Organize!
4. Governor Apologizes for State Treating Activists as Terrorists
5. Oregon Charity Founder Convicted of Tax Charges
6. Appeals Court Holds Closed Door Proceedings in Challenge to NAIT Listing as Unindicted Co-conspirator
September 1, 2010 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Sep 1, 2010 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol.2, Issue 16
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
1. Summary of the Supreme Court’ Ruling in Humanitarian Law Project: Provision of Advocacy and Training in Nonviolent Peaceful Conflict Resolution Violates Terrorism Material Support Laws
2. U.S.’s First Report to UN Human Rights Council Admits Shortcomings
3. Index of Aid Workers Killed or Abducted Around the World in 2010
4. Index of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Nonprofit Sector Reports featured on the CSN website
Congress Fails to Address Corporate Political Spending before August Recess
Aug 17, 2010
Recent congressional actions highlight concerns over corporate involvement in elections. Before the August recess, Congress made several attempts to regulate corporate electoral involvement, including the Senate’s failed attempt to pass the DISCLOSE Act and the House Financial Services Committee’s approval of the Shareholder Protection Act. Though some lawmakers worked around the clock, Congress ultimately failed to follow through on reform before the recess.
read in fullCREW Sues the Federal Election Commission over Case Dismissals
Aug 17, 2010
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and Melanie Sloan, its executive director, recently filed a lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for continually dismissing cases without providing information about the decisions. Those who file complaints with the FEC are often unable to legally challenge the commission's dismissal actions or obtain the reasons for the dismissals.
August 16, 2010 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Aug 16, 2010 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol. 2, Issue 15
1. ACLU/CCR Challenge Constitutionality of OFAC’s Licensing Scheme for Legal Service
2. Letter to President Outlines Reforms Needed to Protect U.S. Charities and Donors
3. Congressional Research Service Issues Report on Material Support Laws
4. Michelle Richardson: FBI's Latest Power Grab Is a Bold and Unnecessary Move
5. ACLU’s Action Alert: Tell Congress to Reject Expansion of National Security Letters
6. The Impact of Counterterrorism Measures on Charities and Donors After 9/11
7. Kay Guinane Answers Rep. Keith Ellison’s questions about Anti-Terrorist Financing & Charities
8. Documents Reveal Rampant Government Surveillance on Washington State Activists
OMB Watch Applauds White House Move to Quickly Fill Ethics and Government Reform Roles upon Norm Eisen Departure
Aug 6, 2010
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2010—Today, OMB Watch joined with several other good government groups to applaud the work of Norm Eisen, Special Counsel to the President for Ethics and Government Reform. The groups also expressed appreciation that the White House has moved swiftly to replace Eisen, who is departing to become Ambassador to the Czech Republic.
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