Domestic Terrorism

How They Cracked Zazi

Jeff Stein | Posted 11.30.2009 | World


Jeff Stein

The feds cracked Najibullah Zazi without laying a hand on him, according to most news accounts. But some people still wonder if the rough stuff would...

Oklahoma City Bombing Tapes Appear Edited: Attorney (VIDEO)

AP | By TIM TALLEY | Posted 11.27.2009 | Home


***Scroll down for video*** OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)-- Long-secret security tapes showing the chaos immediately after the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma Ci...

Terrorists Who Don't Face Justice: A Disappointing Trend

Brian Levin, J.D. | Posted 09.25.2009 | World


Brian Levin, J.D.

As the 'Lockerbie bomber' suns himself amid cheers in Tripoli, an examination of the outcomes of other cases of terrorism against Americans over the last century yields its own pattern of disappointments.

F.B.I. Fugitive Is Still Licensed To Fly

nytimes.com | MATTHEW L. WALD | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics


The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $50,000 reward for a Seattle man it says is a domestic terrorist. But that has not kept him from kee...

CON GAMES: Jihad's Gathering Storm

Michael Conniff | Posted 09.11.2009 | World


Michael Conniff

When Al Qaeda destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001--nearly eight years ago--most Americans, like President George...

Dr. Carhart, Under Threat From "Domestic Terrorist Network," Abandoned by Federal Marshalls

Jodi Jacobson | Posted 09.10.2009 | Politics


Jodi Jacobson

Dr. Carhart lost his federal marshal protection two weeks ago, much to the alarm of pro-choice leaders, leaving him vulnerable at a time when anti-choice violence has been escalating.

N.C. Terrorism Case Overhyped By Feds?

CQ Politics | Jeff Stein | July 29, 2009 7:55 PM | Posted 08.30.2009 | Home


The feds have been hyping their domestic terrorism cases for several years now, and the arrest of seven North Carolina men this week appears to be no ...

Probing the Pentagon: Are Gays Really More Dangerous than Neo-Nazis?

J. Richard Cohen | Posted 08.15.2009 | Politics


J. Richard Cohen

A neo-Nazi skinhead who wants to obtain weapons and combat training to use in a future, domestic "race war" can most likely continue serving in the US army with impunity.

New SPLC Report Details 75 Radical Plots, Rampages

Mark Potok | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics


Mark Potok

This special report by the Southern Poverty Law Center shows that domestic right-wing terrorism is far more prevalent than most Americans realize.

Facts Are Stubborn Things -- So Why Is Napolitano Still Knocking the DHS Extremist Report?

Frank Naif | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics


Frank Naif

Postulating that a latter-day McVeigh or Rudolph is lurking somewhere in America is not an ideologically-driven leap of logic, it's good old-fashioned intelligence analysis.

The Case for an Anti-Abortion Violence Registry

Jacob M. Appel | Posted 07.30.2009 | Politics


Jacob M. Appel

Much as we do not permit convicted pedophiles to teach kindergarten, those who have been imprisoned for plotting violence against abortion clinics should never again be permitted anywhere near such facilities.

Jason Linkins

Fox News Reporter: Scandalized DHS Report Needs Second Look

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.11.2009 | Media


Nine days ago, I joined Greg Sargent in wondering if the murder of George Tiller should prompt a "second look" at the DHS report on homegrown right-wi...

Legislating Hate: The Real Anti-Christ

Shannyn Moore | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


Shannyn Moore

Today, the Anchorage Assembly will vote on an ordinance to ban discrimination against gays and lesbians in hiring, housing and education. Local Church leader Dr. Jerry Prevo is leading the opposition.

A Question for Dick Cheney: Should We Now Waterboard Tiller's Murderer?

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Roeder is claiming the now-infamous "ticking time bomb" scenario of what can only be termed domestic terrorism. Doesn't this mean that he should immediately be waterboarded?

Dr. George Tiller Murdered in Wichita - Suspect in Custody

Emily Douglas | Posted 07.03.2009 | Politics


Emily Douglas

Yglesias argues that direct action terrorist violence against abortion providers has proven to be a successful tactic.

Jason Linkins

George Tiller Murder Prompts Second Look At Scandalized DHS Report

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.02.2009 | Politics


In the wake of the murder of Dr. George Tiller, The Plum Line's Greg Sargent is making a lot of sense: You may recall the enormous controversy that e...

How I Witnessed Sarah Palin's Anti-Abortion Fanatics

Linda Milazzo | Posted 07.01.2009 | Politics


Linda Milazzo

Palin's peevishness is appalling, but it pales in comparison to the dangerous ideology that she and her followers share.

94 Billion Reasons to Rethink Afghanistan

ZP Heller | Posted 06.11.2009 | World


ZP Heller

As the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan continues to deteriorate, Congress will decide this week whether to approve $94.2 billion in supplemental wartime spending.

Terrorism: Some Definitions

Rick Ayers | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics


Rick Ayers

With the election over, I wonder if we can draw down the rhetoric a bit. Let's begin with a definition of terrorism.

Pres-Elect Obama, No To Warhawk Jane Harman!

Linda Milazzo | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Linda Milazzo

According to the local Los Angeles newspaper, The Daily Breeze, California Congresswoman, Jane Harman, a blue dog conservative democrat, is up for a h...

But Wait ... By Palin's Definition, Mohamed Atta Isn't A Terrorist

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics


Richard (RJ) Eskow

Palin is so desperate not to characterize the Eric Rudolphs of this world as terrorists that she forges a severely narrow definition of the act that even lets Mohamed Atta off the hook.

My Co-Worker is a Terrorist

Jake Brewer | Posted 11.23.2008 | Green


Jake Brewer

My co-worker, Josh's, most terrorizing activities? Helping pass landmark legislation like the Maryland Healthy Air Act and the Clean Car Bill.

Domestic Terrorism or Dissent?

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics


Jayne Lyn Stahl

During the vice presidential debate, Sarah Palin couldn't resist showing off her knowledge of a new term: "domestic terrorist."

What I Learned At The Sarah Palin Rally Before They Threw Me Out!

Linda Milazzo | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics


Linda Milazzo

I'd rather be thrown out for the truth than group-hugged for a lie.

Google Tells Lieberman: Thanks For The Input But You're Wrong

Google Public Policy Blog | Posted 05.27.2008 | Politics


Last week, Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) contacted us to voice his concerns about seeing videos from several Islamic terrorist organizations on YouTube...