Feingold Beats Bush

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Four years ago, US Senator Russell Feingold distinguished himself as the
Senate's premier defender of the Constitution, when he cast the chamber's sole
vote against enactment of the Patriot Act. At a time when every other senator –
even liberal Democrats -- joined the post-September 11 rush to curtail basic
liberties, Feingold stood alone in defense of the principle that it was possible
to combat terrorism and protect the rights of Americans. But Feingold no longer
stands alone. For more, read John Nichols' Online Beat.
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat?bid=1&pid=43115

And don't miss other new Nation online exclusives.

Katrina vanden Heuvel joins the "War Against Christmas."
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/edcut?bid=7&pid=42543

And watch vanden Heuvel on CNN's Reliable Sources with Howard Kurtz this Sunday,
December 18. She'll be talking about the Bush White House and the recent
revelations of domestic government spying on US citizens. The program airs in
most places each Sunday from 10:00 to 10:30 EST. Check local listings or click
below for confirmation.
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/reliable.sources/index.html

Bruce Shapiro explains why hypocrisy trumped clemency in the execution of Tookie
Williams. http://www.thenation.com/doc/20051226/shapiro

David Corn says that Steven Spielberg's controversial new film explores moral
and practical ambiguities in the struggle against violent extremists.
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/capitalgames?bid=3&pid=42787

Seth Rosenthal argues that Samuel Alito represents a political agenda that would
scuttle precedent and strike down hard-won legislation.
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20051226/rosenthal


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