Protecting Nonprofit Rights
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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Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Still AWOL
Apr 13, 2011 by Gavin Baker
Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Daniel Akaka (D-HI) last week urged President Obama to revive the dormant Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board by nominating members to fill the board's vacancies.
read in fullRegulating Political Advertisements: Looking Beyond the FEC
Apr 5, 2011
Over the past several election cycles, the statement that “I’m John Smith, and I approved this message” has become a ubiquitous part of the political lexicon. If the Media Access Project has its way, however, a whole new series of disclosures will become just as familiar to the American public.
March 31, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Apr 1, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.3, Issue 06
1. U.S.’ Human Rights Commitments to UN Could Help Charities
2. Blog: To Charities and Grantmakers: Don't Pass Up This Opportunity!
3. Lower Standards for Domestic Surveillance Leads to Thousands Targeted by FBI
4. Judge Says Challenge to Bush Wiretapping Law May Proceed
5. Update: Civil Rights and Religious Groups Denounce TN Bill Targeting Sharia Groups
No News is Big News at the FEC
Mar 17, 2011 by Jessica Randall
The news out of yesterday's Federal Election Commission (FEC) meeting is that there is, yet again, no news to report. The FEC has delayed a final vote on an advisory opinion which was jointly requested by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and the National Republican Congressional Committee. If this stalemate continues, it will be merely the latest in an unprecedented string of partisan deadlocks.
read in fullMarch 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Mar 15, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.3, Issue 05
2. Civil Rights and Religious Groups Denounce TN Bill Targeting Sharia Groups
3. UN Report Urges for More Transparency During De-Listing Process
4. Civil Society-Military Roadmap on Human Security
5. News, Testimony & Opinion Roundup from Peter King’s March 10 Hearing
6. Request for More Evidence of Prosecution’s Misconduct in Seda/Charity Case Denied
March 1, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Mar 2, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Featured articles, blogs and abstracts (click on headline to read full article):
Vol.3, Issue 04
2. Give Peacebuiling a Chance
3. Brookings Event Focuses on Barriers to Access During Humanitarian Crisis
4. DOJ Appeals Warrantless Wiretapping Ruling
5. Harvard: Humanitarian Action Under Scrutiny, Criminalizing Humanitarian Engagement
6. Lawsuit Alleges FBI Informant Used Indiscriminant Surveillance At California Mosques
7. Nationwide Conferences Spotlight Threats to Political Activism
8. Are US Material Support for Terrorism Laws Compatible with International Humanitarian Law?
9. Senate & House Vote to Extend Patriot Act Provisions 90 Day
PATRIOT Act Provisions Get Three-Month Extension, But Nearly Lose Funding
Feb 18, 2011 by Gavin Baker
The House voted yesterday to agree to the Senate's three-month extension of expiring PATRIOT Act provisions. The President is expected to sign the bill before Feb. 28, when the current provisions expire.
read in fullFebruary 16, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter
Feb 18, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
Vol.3, Issue 03
2. Senate Votes to Extend Patriot Act Provisions 90 Days
3. Blog: US Should Join the Movement Away from Long Term Emergency Powers
4. UK Government Proposes Updates, Reforms to Counterterrorism Policies
5. Analysis: Waste and Abuse in the Security-Industrial Complex
6. Two Capitol Hill Events Spotlight Partnership between Muslim Americans and Law Enforcement
Congress Headed for PATRIOT Act Debate This Year
Feb 16, 2011 by Gavin Baker
The Senate voted yesterday to extend expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until May 27. The House had voted to extend the provisions until December 8; today, the House agreed to consider the Senate version. The House and Senate have to agree before Feb. 28 or the provisions will expire.
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