Glenn Greenwald slams the DoJ’s misleading reaction to his investigation of Mukasey’s recent use of fear-mongering and falsehoods to justify more surveillance and less privacy:
More details emerge about Yoo’s extremely graphic discussions of torture in his infamous memos, including possible maiming, as well as evidence of possible drugging:
- Permissible Assaults Cited in Graphic Detail (Washington Post)
- Evidence Grows of Drug Use on Detainees (Congressional Quarterly)
Recent study of Iranian blogs shows diversity of political thought and analyzes possible impact of new communications technology on democratization:
- Iranian Blogosphere Tests Government’s Limits (New York Times)
Pakistan’s coalition starts to fray due to disagreements on how to reinstate the judges and what to do with rogue nuke scientist AQ Khan…
- Pakistan Coalition Divided On Khan (The Australian)
…meanwhile opposition leader Nawaz Sharif continues to push ahead with his Musharraf impeachment plans:
- Pak to Strip Musharraf of Powers (Press TV)
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