Mon, 24 December 2012
Winning the vote, but losing the election. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sat, 22 December 2012
Police shootings "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Thu, 20 December 2012
What's an "auld lang syne" anyway? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Tue, 18 December 2012
Would you like to know how radio commentators try to influence your opinion? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sun, 16 December 2012
In memoriam: Muhammad Ali's trainer Angelo Dundee. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sat, 15 December 2012
The DOJ v. Colorado and Washington on marijuana. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Thu, 13 December 2012
In memoriam: George McGovern "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Wed, 12 December 2012
It's the ACLU Holiday Carolers! "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Tue, 11 December 2012
Was Florida guilty of racist voter suppression in the last election? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sun, 9 December 2012
What does the recent presidential election tell us about ourselves? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Fri, 7 December 2012
Why poor people have a chance in our legal system. In memoriam: Warren Rudman. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Thu, 29 November 2012
Here's your choice: go to church or go to prison. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Tue, 27 November 2012
How could some Republicans be so sure that Mitt Romney was going to win? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Mon, 26 November 2012
In 2012, how did the Republicans lose the popular vote for the House of Reps, but end up with the majority of seats?
In 2012, how did the Republicans lose the popular vote for the House of Reps, but end up with the majority of seats? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Fri, 23 November 2012
In Brown v. Board of Education, which law clerk believed that the segregationists should have won? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Wed, 21 November 2012
What happens if you flip the bird to a police officer? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Fri, 16 November 2012
Post-election civil liberties agenda "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Wed, 14 November 2012
The right to vote is under attack...again. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Mon, 12 November 2012
Dear Mr. President... "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Mon, 12 November 2012
Recidivism rules...unfortunately. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sat, 3 November 2012
Don't embalm free speech. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Thu, 1 November 2012
Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sat, 27 October 2012
Are you sure you can vote this November? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Thu, 25 October 2012
The story of Osama bin Laden's driver. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Tue, 23 October 2012
In memoriam: George McGovern. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Wed, 17 October 2012
The case of state drug lab chemist Annie Dookan. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Mon, 15 October 2012
Can judges lose their jobs for writing a correct opinion? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sat, 6 October 2012
If you believe that your vote for President doesn't matter, will you give me a minute to try to change your mind?
If you believe that your vote for President doesn't matter, will you give me a minute to try to change your mind? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Thu, 4 October 2012
This civil liberties minute - about standing - may be easier to take sitting down. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms."
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Tue, 2 October 2012
In my next life, I want to be an undecided voter in Ohio. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sun, 30 September 2012
Let's consider another kind of death sentence in America. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Fri, 28 September 2012
So you think the government doesn't have a file on you? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Sat, 22 September 2012
A lawyer you've probably never heard of - almost by herself - may select the next President of the United States.
A lawyer you've probably never heard of - almost by herself - may select the next President of the United States. "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Thu, 20 September 2012
Has the time come for Massachusetts to enact a medical marijuana law? "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms." |
Tue, 18 September 2012
"If it's legitimate rape, the female body has a way to shut that whole thing down." "Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms."
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Fri, 14 September 2012
This is the story of how the war on women is now being fought in Texas. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Wed, 12 September 2012
Does America execute the mentally retarded? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Tue, 11 September 2012
What are we to make of Julian Assange hiding out in Ecuador's embassy? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Mon, 10 September 2012
Breaking news! The male bastion Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters Golf Tournament is played, has admitted its first two women members.
Breaking news! The male bastion Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters Golf Tournament is played, has admitted its first two women members. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Thu, 9 August 2012
Can police in America torture people in custody...and get away with it?
Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Thu, 9 August 2012
Today for you friends and lovers of Google, some fun facts... Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Thu, 9 August 2012
Should Boston's mayor keep the homophobic Chick-fil-A restaurant chain out of Beantown?
Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Fri, 3 August 2012
To what extent are our communications systems being built on purpose to make surveillance easy? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Fri, 3 August 2012
Some prison wardens try to prevent inmates from receiving and reading "Prison Legal News"--but prisoners have a constitutional, First Amendment right to receive publications. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Sat, 21 July 2012
Happy birthday, Woody Guthrie. You would have been 100 years old in July. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Sat, 21 July 2012
If you think you remember the presumption of innocence, you may be suffering from...a flashback. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Sat, 21 July 2012
Seek shelter immediately. This is not a test. The cell phone you are carrying is not a phone. It is something else. I repeat - this is not a test.
Seek shelter immediately. This is not a test. The cell phone you are carrying is not a phone. It is something else. I repeat - this is not a test. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Sat, 21 July 2012
Will the Supreme Court strike down or uphold the Federal Defense of Marriage Act? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Sat, 21 July 2012
The interesting question about Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank's marriage is not why the national press is all atwitter, but rather, why it isn't.
The interesting question about Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank's marriage is not why the national press is all atwitter, but rather, why it isn't. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Sat, 21 July 2012
Here's why the ACLU legal challenge to the new Arizona Anti-Abortion Law is so very important. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Fri, 6 July 2012
"A union of government and religion tends to destroy government and to degrade religion." Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Fri, 6 July 2012
The sleepy town of Middleborough, Massachusetts--previously famous for its cranberry bogs--recently has waded into national news by passing an ordinance that imposes a fine for swearing in public. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Thu, 5 July 2012
The idea seemed unthinkable, absurd, about as likely as the Loch Ness Monster. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Thu, 5 July 2012
What has been the effect of the Prison Rape Elimination Act? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Thu, 5 July 2012
"Mr. Speaker, I'm flattered that you're all so interested in my vagina, but no means no!" Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office-- |
Tue, 19 June 2012
Terrell McCullum is serving big time at Big Sandy, a high security penitentiary in Eastern Kentucky for having committed...no crime.
Terrell McCullum is serving big time at Big Sandy, a high security penitentiary in Eastern Kentucky for having committed...no crime.
Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
Happy Birthday, FBI!
Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
Today, a quick quiz to see if you were paying attention in your elementary school social studies class!
Today, a quick quiz to see if you were paying attention in your elementary school social studies class! Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
How often are innocent people convicted of serious crimes and shipped off to prison?
Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
Is the Fourth Amendment going to the dogs? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
U.S.A! We're # 1! U.S.A! We're # 1! U.S.A! We're # 1!
Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
The drones are coming! The drones are coming! Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
Shhhhh!!! Today we go to the U.S. House of Representatives to find out who favors domestic violence.
Shhhhh!!! Today we go to the U.S. House of Representatives to find out who favors domestic violence. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
If the U.S. government illegally tortures a U.S. citizen, who it alleges is a terrorist, can that person go to court to balance the scales of justice?
If the U.S. government illegally tortures a U.S. citizen, who it alleges is a terrorist, can that person go to court to balance the scales of justice?
Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Tue, 19 June 2012
Does the Constitution give you the right to audio-visually record a police officer making a bust? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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Mon, 18 June 2012
Is there a Muslim exception to the First Amendment? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Mon, 18 June 2012
May the police search your bedroom for telltale signs that you have committed the crime of using contraceptives?
May the police search your bedroom for telltale signs that you have committed the crime of using contraceptives? Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. |
Mon, 18 June 2012
The Dallas County Medical Examiner Earl Rose became famous due to one autopsy. Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--
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