Dear Mr. President: As a former lecturer in constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School, you know that the federal government, including the Office of the President, does not enjoy limitless powers. As President, your powers are limited … Continue reading
Three White Papers regarding civil liberties and executive power. ABA Task Force on Treatment of Enemy Combatants ABA Task Force on Presidential Signing Statements ABA Task Force on Domestic Surveillance
Citizens concerned about our national debt and wheeling and dealing on Wall Street should energetically support Rep. Keith Ellison’s (D-Minn.) “Inclusive Prosperity Act.” The “Inclusive Prosperity Act” would enact a speculation tax that could help shrink our nation’s deficit while … Continue reading
A debate series by Ralph Nader & the Center for Study of Responsive Law What are the Pitfalls and Benefits of Using Ballistic Missile Defense? Friday, April 12, 2013 12 p.m. 1530 P St. NW Washington, DC The debate, held … Continue reading
The Harkin/Miller bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 by 2016 (in three years) still does not catch up with the federal minimum wage in 1968, adjusted for inflation, which should be at least $10.50 per hour in … Continue reading
February 6, 2013 The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today continued its tradition under the leadership of Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe of shooting itself in the foot. The only question that remains is: When will the madness end? By ending Saturday … Continue reading
President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Obama: We the undersigned are writing to urge that you pardon former CIA officer John Kiriakou. Motivated as a father devoted to his children, Mr. … Continue reading
Dear President Obama: Now that you have won your last election, there is no longer any conflict of interest between your electoral aspirations and what needs to be done for our country and its people – present and future generations. … Continue reading