Don't Let Maine Regress On Reproductive Freedom
edward, May 9, 2013 - 1:56pmA woman’s right to have an abortion is under assault. Take Arkansas and North Dakota, which recently passed two of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. Or Kansas, which is considering a similar law. Or Texas and Alabama, which are pushing bills designed to force women's health centers to shut their doors. The list | continue reading
What Is Your Cell Phone Saying About You?
edward, March 28, 2013 - 5:05pmYour cell phone is tracking you. We just can't say this enough at the ACLU. Everywhere you travel with a cell phone can be recorded and traced.
What is happening right now:
Police use various methods to track cell phones.
What is happening right now:
Police use various methods to track cell phones.
No Limits
edward, March 14, 2013 - 1:11pmJoan Benoit Samuelson would be famous if she didn't run another step after winning the inaugural Olympic Women's Marathon in 1984.
A two time Boston Marathon champion and American women's marathon record holder for 17 years, Samuelson is perhaps Maine's most famous and recognizable athlete. However, it's what she continues to accomplish as a runner and community leader that makes her truly extraordinary.
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A two time Boston Marathon champion and American women's marathon record holder for 17 years, Samuelson is perhaps Maine's most famous and recognizable athlete. However, it's what she continues to accomplish as a runner and community leader that makes her truly extraordinary.
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Take Action to Limit Drones
edward, March 7, 2013 - 2:14pmMainers shouldn’t have to fear that the government could use unmanned drones to spy on our homes and our backyards. Unfortunately, cheap technology and a change in the federal rules make the specter of backyard surveillance a real and terrifying possibility.
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Regulation of Drones Can't Come Soon Enough
edward, February 28, 2013 - 7:58pmTalk about great timing.
On Tuesday, the ACLU of Maine and privacy advocates testified before the Judiciary Committee in favor of a bill to put reasonable limits on law enforcement use of drones for surveillance. "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use," sponsored by Sen. John Patrick (D-Rumford), would require a warrant in most cases before police could use the unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance.
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On Tuesday, the ACLU of Maine and privacy advocates testified before the Judiciary Committee in favor of a bill to put reasonable limits on law enforcement use of drones for surveillance. "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use," sponsored by Sen. John Patrick (D-Rumford), would require a warrant in most cases before police could use the unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance.
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Limits Needed on Drone Use
edward, February 21, 2013 - 4:16pmNext week, the Maine Legislature's Judiciary Committee will conduct a public hearing on LD 236 (SP 72), "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Citizens from Domestic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use." LD 236 would place state limits on domestic drone use, including requiring a warrant or court order for law enforcement purposes.
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Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy
edward, February 14, 2013 - 3:25pmRepresentatives Earl Blumenauer and Jared Polis have released a report titled The Path Forward: Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy. It's a worthwhile read as a reminder of the staggering financial and personal costs of federal laws criminalizing a drug less addictive than alcohol or tobacco.
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Help Reform the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Now
edward, February 7, 2013 - 12:00pmWeb genius and pioneer Aaron Swartz never should have faced prosecution.
His "crime" was violating the terms of service for an online academic library called JSTOR by systematically downloading content from the site. Aaron did not profit, distribute or even read the articles he downloaded. He even returned what he took. JSTOR would eventually make millions of these articles free to the public.
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His "crime" was violating the terms of service for an online academic library called JSTOR by systematically downloading content from the site. Aaron did not profit, distribute or even read the articles he downloaded. He even returned what he took. JSTOR would eventually make millions of these articles free to the public.
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