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Lobbyist linked by Times to McCain sues paper, claims own denial evidence of defamation

Lobbyist linked by Times to McCain sues paper.

The article said that both McCain and Iseman denied any romantic relationship, but the lawsuit says most readers would find that obligatory.

"That The New York Times would make such aggressive and sensational allegations and insinuations in the face of on-the-record denials by Ms. Iseman and Senator McCain only reinforced the message to readers that The New York Times in fact believed that Ms. Iseman and Senator McCain had indeed engaged in an `inappropriate relationship,' a relationship that was romantic, unethical, and a conflict of interest," the lawsuit says. "Otherwise, reasonable readers would conclude, The New York Times would never have printed the story at all."

Wait, so printing a denial by the subject of the article is proof of defamation of their character? So the Times shouldn't have printed the denial? Talk about twisted logic...

Arkansas ACLU Asks Court To Strike Down Arkansas Parenting Ban

Arkansas ACLU Asks Court To Strike Down Arkansas Parenting Ban.

In the lawsuit filed today, the ACLU argues that Act 1 violates the federal and state constitutional rights to equal protection and due process. Participating in the case are 29 adults and children from over a dozen different families, including a grandmother who lives with her same-sex partner of nine years and is the only relative able and willing to adopt her grandchild who is now in Arkansas state care, several married heterosexual couples who have relatives or friends disqualified by Act 1 who they want to adopt their children if they die, and a heterosexual woman who wants to be a foster or adoptive parent but can't because she lives with her partner of five years.

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EFF's 12 Civil Liberties of Christmas Video

As most of you know, it's that time of year again -- the time to think about giving to charities and good causes. The economic crisis has soured this a bit, of course, but it's an important part of the giving spirit and keeps those who defend our rights on the front lines and fighting the good fight.

Below is a new video by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) where I used to work and still support. Take a look and hopefully you will too.

 
Learn more about this video and support EFF!

Click on the above link to donate!