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Nat Hentoff is a nationally renowned authority on the First Amendment and the Bill of Rights and author of many books, including "The War on the Bill of Rights and the Gathering Resistance."
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Republicans' assault on NPR and PBS

by Nat Hentoff -- As a continuous critic of the Obama administration, I have been hoping for remediation from congressional Republicans. They've done well exposing the dangers to all of us of more…

When was Barack Obama coronated?

by Nat Hentoff -- While President Obama, contrary to his pledges, reactivates the military prison at Guantanamo, I was startled to discover that he authorized two worse-than-maximum security prisons in these United more…

1st Amendment protects speech we despise, too

by Nat Hentoff -- In a historic March 2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled on the range and depth of the First Amendment's protection of the cornerstone of our individual constitutional liberties more…

The Bush torture indictment

by Nat Hentoff -- In his memoir, "Decision Points," George W. Bush – explaining why he approved of "enhanced interrogation programs" and CIA secret prisons – assured us and the world that more…

A tortured history pursues George W. Bush

by Nat Hentoff -- George W. Bush is clearly enjoying his release from the glare of the presidency. In photos, he looks almost serene, and he doesn't publicly criticize the cumulative incompetence more…

'Zero tolerance' criminalizing kids

by Nat Hentoff -- In 1994, Congress passed the Gun-Free Schools Act, mandating a one-year expulsion for any student bringing a firearm to school. Since then, many school districts around the nation more…

Mubarak's torturer in chief

by Nat Hentoff -- As the inflamed mass movements to topple Hosni Mubarak crested, high Obama officials pushed the autocratic ruler to hand over his authority, with the support of the Egyptian more…

Pro-life breakthrough in the Heartland

by Nat Hentoff -- With Egypt and other challenges occupying him, the president and other pro-abortion forces may soon have to deal with another problem: the rising results of a landmark law more…