Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Feb 8, 2016

Top 400 Taxpayers See Tax Rates Rise, But There’s More to the Story

As Americans were gathering party supplies to greet the New Year, the Internal Revenue Service released their annual report of cumulative tax data reported on the 400 tax r...

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Feb 4, 2016

Chlorine Bleach Plants Needlessly Endanger 63 Million Americans

Chlorine bleach plants across the U.S. put millions of Americans in danger of a chlorine gas release, a substance so toxic it has been used as a chemical weapon. Greenpeace’s new repo...

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Jan 25, 2016

U.S. Industrial Facilities Reported Fewer Toxic Releases in 2014

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data for 2014 is now available. The good news: total toxic releases by reporting facilities decreased by nearly six percent from 2013 levels. Howe...

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Jan 22, 2016

Methane Causes Climate Change. Here's How the President Plans to Cut Emissions by 40-45 Percent.

UPDATE (Jan. 22, 2016): Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its proposed rule to reduce methane emissions...

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April 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 07

1. 2011 Sphere Handbook Offers Expanded Operating Standards for Humanitarian Responders
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.

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Regulating Political Advertisements: Looking Beyond the FEC

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.

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March 31, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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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

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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.

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March 15, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 05

1. Government Tells Judges Giving Reasons for Shutting Down Charities "Too Burdensome”
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

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March 1, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 04

1. More Evidence of Prosecution’s Misconduct Sought in Seda/Charity Case
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

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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.

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February 16, 2011 Charity and Security Network Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 03

1. UN Report Calls for Greater Review of All Counterterrorism Measures
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

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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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