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All American Muslims Better Get Ready for a New Reality

Nida Khan | Posted 03.04.2012

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Nida Khan

As American Muslims, we're happy that some are starting to ease the negative imaging and stereotyping against us, and are instead open to learning more about what the Islamic faith truly stands for.

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Michael McAuliff

Indefinite Military Detention Measure Passes On Bill Of Rights Day

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 12.15.2011

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WASHINGTON -- The Senate passed a defense bill Thursday that authorizes indefinite detentions of American terrorism suspects, coincidentally acting on...

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The Congress Is Wrong on This One

Michael S. Greco | Posted 02.14.2012

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Michael S. Greco

No one questions that the U.S. military plays an important role in fighting terrorism but the Armed Forces do not want -- and are not equipped - also to serve as judge and jailor.

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Senior Officials Make Recommendation Over Obama Veto Threat

AP | DONNA CASSATA | Posted 02.13.2012

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WASHINGTON — The House passed a massive $662 billion defense bill Wednesday night after last-minute changes placated the White House and ensured...

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Michael McAuliff

Defense Bill Gives President Power To Lock Up Americans Indefinitely

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 12.13.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Congress would give the president ultimate authority to detain American citizens indefinitely in military custody under the final versio...

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Michael McAuliff

Ex-Admiral: Indefinite Detention Is A Win For Terrorists

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 12.12.2011

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WASHINGTON -- A measure that Congress will likely pass this week allowing indefinite detentions of Americans by the U.S. military will mark a signific...

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Michael McAuliff

White House Threatens Veto Of Indefinite Detention Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 12.03.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Accusing the Senate of "political micromanagement" of national security, the White House Friday stood by its threat to veto a defense bi...

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Michael McAuliff

Senate Kills Effort To Ban Military Detentions Of Americans At Home

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 12.03.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Senators compromised Thursday on a bill that attempts to spell out the military's right to detain Americans indefinitely, killing a bid ...

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Michael McAuliff

Senate Blocks Another Bid To Spare Citizens Military Detention

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 12.01.2011

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WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Thursday blocked a second attempt to spare U.S. citizens from potential indefinite military detentions and was set to vote...

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Michael McAuliff

Senate Votes To Let Military Detain Americans Indefinitely, White House Threatens Veto

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 11.30.2011

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WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a controversial provision to let the military detain terrorism suspects on U.S. soil and hold them inde...

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Ten Years After 9/11: Congress Is Still Terrified and We Are No Safer

Daphne Eviatar | Posted 10.11.2011

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Daphne Eviatar

If you think Congress' handling of the debt ceiling crisis was a catastrophe, take a closer look at how lawmakers are responding to the terrorism threat.

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Indefinite Detention Would Harm, Not Help, National Security

Daphne Eviatar | Posted 05.25.2011

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Daphne Eviatar

Even if one believes that national security trumps all, the failure to provide a fair trial to suspected terrorists will ultimately do far more harm to U.S. national security than it will do good.

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