The PATRIOT Act's War on Charity

Since the PATRIOT Act's passage almost seven years ago, many of its adverse effects on activist organizations and peace groups have become plain. The law grants the government broad new surveillance privileges and access to private property, and protests and demonstrations have been heavily monitored and contained in the wake of 9/11. But according to a new report, the worst effects on nonprofit organizations have garnered little attention. New powers ... Full Story »

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Patricia Blochowiak
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Oct. 1, 2008

This is another example of a story providing less-obvious ramifications of US law and policy, thus making it essential to our democracy.

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