The bizarre criticism of the Faisal Shahzad interrogation.

The bizarre criticism of the Faisal Shahzad interrogation.: "The case of Faisal Shahzad, the Times Square bombing suspect, is a spectacularly bad test case for arguing against the Miranda warning. But don't take my word for it. Listen to Glenn Beck, suddenly turned constitutional scholar: 'We do not shred the Constitution when it's popular. We do the right thing,' he said. Also, 'How is it that saying a citizen should have their rights read to them … is controversial?'

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(Via Slate Magazine.)

The Civil Rights Community and The new Arizona Immigration Act

I am so proud of the way the black leadership in America has responded to the Arizona Immigration Act. There is such a long tradition of the Civil rights community leading the fight for immigration rights, most notably in strongly supporting the Immigration Reform Act of 1965 which put non- whites, ie Hispanics, Asians & Africans on an equal footing with European Immigrants. I am so proud of my people.

Roberts court protects the powerful

Roberts court protects the powerful: "Opinion: John Roberts places corporate interests first and the rights of individuals second.

(Via POLITICO Top Stories.)

Op-Ed Columnist: No Fooling Mother Nature

Op-Ed Columnist: No Fooling Mother Nature: "After the oil spill in the gulf, an energy/climate/jobs bill is needed more than ever. America has to stop messing around with the environment’s future."

(Via NYT > Opinion.)

The GOP's messaging dilemma - Kenneth P. Vogel - POLITICO.com

The GOP's messaging dilemma - Kenneth P. Vogel - POLITICO.com

Republican voters want Congress to repeal the healthcare overhaul, aren’t convinced that climate change is happening, and don’t think illegal immigrants should have a way to become citizens or that President Barack Obama has improved the United States’ global standing – all stances that put them at odds with the majority of voters, according to a new survey by Resurgent Republic.

Poll: Obama Approval Rating 51%

Poll: Obama Approval Rating 51%: "President Obama's approval rating, buoyed by improved perceptions of his handling of the economy, stands at 51 percent in a new CBS News/New York Times poll."

(Via Drudge Retort.)

The GOP's messaging dilemma

The GOP's messaging dilemma: "The Republican base is motivated but many of its views are at odds with a majority of Americans.

(Via POLITICO Top Stories.)

White House in P.R. 'panic' over spill - Glenn Thrush and Mike Allen - POLITICO.com

White House in P.R. 'panic' over spill - Glenn Thrush and Mike Allen - POLITICO.com:

Why we're so bad at dealing with unlikely disasters like the Louisiana oil spill.

Why we're so bad at dealing with unlikely disasters like the Louisiana oil spill.: "Every industrial disaster yields lessons, and the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana last month will be no different. BP should have had more safeguards against explosions, we will learn. Regulation should have been tighter. Drilling should have been banned so close to shore.

(Via Slate Magazine.)