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The Twitter Revolutions: Social Media in the Arab Spring
JURIST Guest Columnist Kevin Govern of Ave Maria School of Law says that social media and networking have proven pivotal in the success of the Arab Spring protest movements in a manner that was previously unforeseen by commentators and scholars... (More) |
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Alleged Iran assassination plot may violate UN treaty protecting diplomats
An alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Adel al-Jubeir , Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the US, may violate the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents [text, PDF; (More) |
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US lawmakers introduce resolution to prevent sale of arms to Bahrain
Two congressmen on Thursday introduced a joint resolution in each house of Congress to block a planned arms sale to Bahrain . Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) declared the bill as a reaction to a planned sale of $53 (More) |
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Bahrain grants retrials to 20 convicted medics
Bahrain on Wednesday announced retrials will be given to 20 medical staff convicted last month of participating in the country's pro-democracy protests against the ruling regime. Dr. Ali al-Boainain, Bahrain's attorney general, stated that the depa (More) |
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Bahrain military court sentences 19 more protesters
A Bahrain civilian-military court on Wednesday sentenced 19 more protesters to prison terms of up to five years, bringing the total number of protesters sentenced this week to 85. The court sentenced 13 protesters to five years in prison and six pe (More) |
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Bahrain military court sentences 26 more protesters
A Bahrain civilian-military court on Tuesday sentenced 26 more protesters to prison terms ranging from 5-15 years, bringing the total number of protesters sentenced in the past 48 hours to 60. Those who were sentenced on Tuesday include prominent m (More) |
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Bahrain military court sentences protesters, students
A Bahrain civilian-military court on Monday sentenced numerous protesters to lengthy prison terms, including 14 people who were sentenced to life (or 25 years) in prison for their involvement in the death of a Pakistani man that was "committed with (More) |
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Bahrain medics urge UN probe of protest convictions
Bahraini doctors and nurses on Saturday urged the UN to investigate claims of abuse and due process violations in relation to their recent convictions for pro-democracy protests. Last week, the National Safety Court of Appeal, a court composed of mi (More) |
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Bahrain military court sentences protesters, medical workers
A special security court in Bahrain on Thursday sentenced one anti-government protester to death for killing a police officer, and gave lengthy prison sentences to medical personnel, including doctors, for providing treatment to injured protesters (More) |
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Kuwait Cabinet approves draft anti-corruption law
The Kuwait Cabinet on Sunday approved a draft anti-corruption law meant to combat the country's growing business corruption troubles. The law imposes penalties of up to seven years in prison for a number of offenses related to money laundering and (More) |
Congress recognized Pledge of Allegiance
On December 28, 1945, Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance and encouraged its recitation in schools.
The Pledge was supposedly written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day. The words “under God” were added by Congress in 1954. The revised version of the Pledge was more recently the subject of litigation before the United States Supreme Court originally brought by Michael Newdow, a parent who unsuccessfully objected to his daughter's school district policy requiring daily recitation of the Pledge. The court ruled that Newdow had no standing. The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life offers more Pledge of Allegiance resources.
