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The Crusade Against Population

by George Leef December 1, 2008

Population Control: Real Costs, Illusory Benefits by Steven W. Mosher (Transaction Publishers, 2008); 300 pages. You have probably never heard of Dr. Reimert Ravenholt, but he was one of the most influential people of the 20th century. More than anyone else, Ravenholt was responsible for putting together the worldwide network ...

The Rapid Decline of Transparency and Privacy in America (video)

by Jonathan Turley November 28, 2008

On June 7, 2008, Jonathan Turley gave the following Speech at FFF’s conference Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties. The speech can viewed below in its entirety.

After 7 Years, Judge Orders Release of Guantánamo Kidnap Victims

by Andy Worthington November 24, 2008

On Thursday, in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of President George W. Bush, delivered a major blow to the outgoing administration’s “war on terror” detention policies by ordering the immediate release of five Algerian-born Bosnian prisoners at Guantánamo, after concluding that the government had provided no credible evidence that, as was alleged, ...

The 2008 Candidates and Civil Liberties — A New Path or More of the Same? (video)

by Glenn Greenwald November 19, 2008

On June 7, 2008, Glenn Greenwald gave the following Speech at FFF’s conference Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties. The speech can viewed below in its entirety.

A Message from Jacob Hornberger

by Jacob G. Hornberger November 17, 2008

Never has the need been greater for an organization that advances the consistent moral, philosophical, and economic case for individual liberty, free markets, and constitutional government. Thats what The Future of Freedom Foundation is all about. We need your generous end-of-year support to help us continue working for ...

20 Reasons to Shut Down The Guantnamo Trials

by Andy Worthington November 17, 2008

As Barack Obama and his transition team begin looking at ways to fulfill the President-elects pledge to close Guantánamo, Andy Worthington, author of The Guantánamo Files, recalls that Barack Obama also promised to reject the Military Commissions Act (the legislation that revived the system of terror trials conjured up in the office ...

Conscience over Career: The Prosecution of the American Taliban (video)

by Jesslyn Radack November 15, 2008

On June 7, 2008, Jesselyn Radack gave the following Speech at FFF’s conference Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties. The speech can viewed below in its entirety.

Imperial Crusades: The Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy (Video)

by Alexander Cockburn November 12, 2008

On June 7, 2008, Alexander Cockburn gave the following Speech at FFF’s conference Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties. The speech can viewed below in its entirety.

Prisoner Release Highlights Guantánamo Failures

by Andy Worthington November 10, 2008

Guantánamo, it seems, is about to become a buzzword once more, as it is, in many ways, the most iconic symbol of Barack Obama’s challenge to undo the Bush administration’s zeal for unfettered executive power. Already, however, pundits are stepping forward to point out the difficulties involved in dismantling the system, whining about the dangerous terrorists held there, ...

No, the Government Can’t

by Sheldon Richman November 7, 2008

Barack Obama will assume the presidency on a wave of hope among millions of Americans that he will deliver on promises that countless politicians have made before him. Rising above partisanship and committed to solving long-festering problems, Obama will inspire and unify the American people and, as a result, ...

Closing Guántanamo: How to Do It (and How Not to Do It) – video

by Joanne Mariner November 7, 2008

On June 7, 2008, Joanne Mariner gave the following Speech at FFF’s conference Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties. The speech can viewed below in its entirety.

The Future of Libertarianism (video)

by Justin Raimondo November 7, 2008

On June 7, 2008, Justin Raimondo gave the following Speech at FFF’s conference Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties. The speech can viewed below in its entirety.