We should not be comfortable or content in a society where the only way to remain free of surveillance and repression is if we make ourselves as unthreatning, passive, and compliant as possible.

Those [American Jews] who favor the [Israeli] attack on Gaza are certainly guilty of such overwhelming emotional and cultural attachment to Israel and Israelis, that they long ago ceased viewing this conflict with any remnant of objectivity.

Terrorist', noun: 1. Someone my government tells me is a terrorist; 2. Someone my President decides to kill.

Many of the most important stories in the history of modern journalism have come from sources who have taken information without authorization.

The War on Terror has been and continues to be, above all, a war on the most basic liberties and political safeguards that we're all taught are what distinguishes the US and keeps it free.

[I]f you want instant, reflexive support for the US government's police and military powers, MSNBC is the place to turn these days.

For those suggesting criticisms of drone kills should wait until the election: that'd be reasonable if he stops killing until the election.