This Wednesday, January 11 marks 10 years since the first prisoners were sent to Guantánamo. Over the last decade, the prison camp has become a symbol of injustice, abuse and disregard for the rule of law.
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Conservatives Offer Compromise on Ground Zero Mosque — Crooked Timber
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Religion and the Legacy of Slavery
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