News & Commentary about Civil Liberties

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Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are shown at the Democratic Debate

Jul 15, 2020

During a Global Pandemic and Period of Nationwide Protests for Racial Justice, Does the Biden-Sanders Platform Meet the Moment?

Jul 10, 2020

The Supreme Court Term No One Expected

President Donald Trump walks down the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

Jul 10, 2020

Supreme Court Correctly Rules that Trump is Not Above the Law

Renee Bracey Sherman, of We Testify, speaks to supporters organized by the Center for Reproductive Rights during a rally at the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments for June Medical Services v. Russo

Jul 10, 2020

How Reproductive Justice is Part of an Anti-Racist Agenda

Jun 25, 2020

All the President's Subpoenas

Anthony Romero speaks in the background while mini American flags wave blurred in the foreground.

May 29, 2020

Anthony Romero on Leading in a Time of Crisis

May 27, 2020

Anthony Romero on Leading in Times of Crisis

May 20, 2020

100 episodes, Two Years, and One Pandemic Later

A banner with the faces of several At Liberty guests.

May 20, 2020

Celebrating 100 Episodes of “At Liberty”

Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office with a painting of George Washington in the background.

May 12, 2020

President Trump's Assault On Inspectors General Threatens Our Civil Liberties