BORDC: Links to informative web sites

Bill of Rights Defense Campaign

Resources and Links

Links to informative web sites

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Conservative Support for Civil Liberties

BORDC's Conservative Voices Page
CATO Institute, a long-time staunch advocate of protecting fundamental civil liberties, and their Terrorism and Civil Liberties page.
The Rutherford Institute, a civil liberties organization that provides free legal services to people whose constitutional and human rights have been threatened or violated.
Republicans for Freedom, a site for Republicans who are concerned about the governmant's violations of civil liberties and increasing secrecy.

Targeted Communities

BORDC's Threatened Communities Page
Disappeared in America, information about American Muslims who have been detained without charge, including audio clips, photos, and more.

Freedom of Information/Government Accountability

Coalition of Journalists for Open Government, provides timely information on freedom of information issues and on what journalism organizations are doing to foster greater transparency in government.
Federation of American Scientists, Project on Government Secrecy, works to challenge excessive government secrecy and to promote public oversight.
OpenTheGovernment.org, a coalition of journalists, consumer and good government groups, environmentalists, labor and others focused on making the federal government a more open place to make us safer, strengthen public trust in government, and support our democratic principles.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Homefront Confidential, report on how the War on Terrorism Affects Access to Information and the Public's Right to Know.
National Security Whistleblowers Coalition, an alliance of whistleblowers determined to address our nation's security weaknesses by working to promote governmental and legal reform, to inform the public of whistleblowing activity, and to provide security for other whistleblowers.

General Information about Legislation and Policies that Threaten the Bill of Rights

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has worked to fight violations of civil liberties since 1920.
Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age.
Center for Public Integrity, obtained the Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003, aka "Patriot II," and posted it on its website.
Center for National Security Studies, founded in 1974 to work for control of the FBI and CIA and to prevent violations of civil liberties in the United States.
FindLaw Terrorism articles, columns about September 11 attacks and their aftermath.
Friends Committee on National Legislation, Civil Liberties and Human Rights page.
Human Rights First (previously the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights), works to create a secure and humane world by advancing justice, human dignity and respect for the rule of law.
Lexis-Nexis free news page on terrorism issues, free news compilation about terrorism.
Patriotwatch, links to articles about threats to civil liberties - updated daily.
People for the American Way, Constitutional Liberties, advocates for the values and institutions that sustain a democratic society.
Rights Working Group, a coalition of human rights, civil liberties, immigrant rights and civil rights organizations fighting for the preservation of fundamental liberties.

UUA Commission on Social Witness includes resources for education and advocacy efforts relating to civil liberties.

Intellectual Freedom/Freedom of Expression

American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, good resources on legislation for and against freedom of expression.
American Library Association, excellent links regarding the USA PATRIOT Act and libraries:
Campaign for Reader Privacy, information on how to support the Freedom to Read Protection Act and other legislation aimed at rolling back the USA PATRIOT Act.
Colorado Association of Libraries, resources and information for libraries on the USA PATRIOT Act, inlcuding guidelines for law enforcement inquiries and frequently asked questions.

Materials for Resolution Campaigns

The Coalition for Civil Liberties Resources Page, a California group dedicated to working with city councils to get resolutions creating Civil Liberties Safe Zones passed. The resources they have created and compiled are helpful.
BORDC's Recommended Resources, excellent documentaries and books on threats to civil liberties and the Bill of Rights defense movement.

Privacy Issues

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit group of passionate people — lawyers, technologists, volunteers, and visionaries — working to protect your digital rights.
Electronic Privacy Information Center USA PATRIOT Act page, established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values.
Safeguarding Privacy in the Fight Against Terrorism, a report by the Technology and Privacy Advisory Committee.