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Matthew Rothschild is the editor of The Progressive magazine, which is one of the leading voices for peace and social justice in this country. Rothschild has appeared on Nightline, C-SPAN, The O'Reilly Factor, and NPR, and his newspaper commentaries have run in the Chicago Tribune, the L.A. Times, the Miami Herald, and a host of other newspapers.
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Judge Sides with Maker of “Bush Lied” T-Shirt

By Matthew Rothschild, August 22, 2008

You’ve probably seen the T-shirt around.

On the front, in huge capital letters, are the words “Bush Lied.” And on the back, also huge, the words, “They Died.”

Exclusive! Bush Proposes Regulatory Change to Ease Spying

By Matthew Rothschild, August 4, 2008

With these Bush guys, you’ve got to read the fine print.

On July 31, they published in the Federal Register a proposed change to Title 28, Section 23, of the Code of Federal Regulations.

ACLU Highlights Risk of “Fusion Centers”

By Matthew Rothschild, July 30, 2008

On the heels of the Maryland State Police spying scandal, the ACLU is ringing the alarms over “fusion centers.”

Mukasey Tries End Around Supreme Court

By Matthew Rothschild, July 22, 2008

Mukasey Tries End Around Supreme Court

Bush’s Justice Department, a misnomer if ever there was one, won’t give up on its pathetic game to deny detainees their right to habeas corpus.

When COINTELPRO Comes Calling

By Dave Zirin, July 21, 2008

I was a victim of the spying by the Maryland State Police.

Maryland State Police Infiltrated Groups Opposed to War and the Death Penalty

By Matthew Rothschild, July 17, 2008

Max Obuszewski is a seasoned, nonviolent peace activist in Maryland.

Professor Ticketed for "No to Empire" Bumper Sticker

By Matthew Rothschild, July 7, 2008

Professor Robert Ovetz was driving through San Francisco on the morning of June 30 when he saw the lights of a police car behind him.

Ovetz pulled over.

Tenant Banned from Flying Flag Upside Down, Gets Death Threat

By Matthew Rothschild, July 4, 2008

Meet Dale Decker, 31.

He lives in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, about an hour north of Milwaukee.

On June 25, he decided to fly the American flag upside down on the patio of his apartment.

The New Snoops: Terrorism Liaison Officers, Some from Private Sector

By Matthew Rothschild, July 2, 2008

The full scale of Bush’s assault on our civil liberties may not be known until years after he’s left office.

Art Professor in the Clear

By Matthew Rothschild, June 13, 2008

It began the day Kurtz’s wife died of a heart attack on May 11, 2004. When the police and paramedics came, they found some supplies of Kurtz’s they thought were suspicious. He was using some bacteria cultures for an exhibit demonstrating the dangers of biotechnology.

Bush Orders Collection of Biometric Data

By Matthew Rothschild, June 9, 2008

Big Brother wants your irises.

George Bush just issued a directive to expand the acquisition of biometric information, and to ensure that agencies across the executive branch share it.

Happy Ending to Story about Professor Fired for Loyalty Oath

By Matthew Rothschild, June 3, 2008

Wendy Gonaver was not allowed to teach at Cal State Fullerton last year because she wouldn’t sign the loyalty oath that the

Vets for Peace Booted from National Memorial Day Parade

By Matthew Rothschild, May 23, 2008

There is one group of veterans that isn’t allowed to march in the national memorial parade in Washington on Monday.

Adjunct Professor Fired for Not Signing Loyalty Oath

By Matthew Rothschild, May 6, 2008

Wendy Gonaver was hired by Cal-State Fullerton last fall to teach American Studies and Women’s Studies. As part of her American Studies course, she had planned to teach a section on McCarthyism.

ACLU of Colorado Sues to Ensure DNC Protesters’ Rights

By Matthew Rothschild, May 2, 2008

If you’re planning on going to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, they’re not making it easy on you.If you’re planning on going to protest at the Democratic National Convention i

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