Sep 1

Appeals court hears arguments on gay troop ban (AP)

AP – A federal appeals court wrestled Thursday with whether it can declare the military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional when the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is lifted in 19 days. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 1

Court case reveals details of secret flights (AP)

AP – The secret airlift of terrorism suspects and American intelligence officials to CIA-operated overseas prisons via luxury jets was mounted by a hidden network of U.S. companies and coordinated by a prominent defense contractor, newly disclosed documents show. Read the rest of this entry »