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Swartz death highlights disconnect between technology, law and liberty

The suicide of internet and social-justice activist Aaron Swartz on January 11, 2013 has raised many questions, which ACLU of Massachusetts executive director Carol Rose and Kade Crockford, director of our Technology for Liberty project, explore in "On Liberty" on Boston.com.

Blog: Why did the Massachusetts US Attorney's office persecute Aaron Swartz?

Civil rights groups seek reopening of inquiry into shooting death of teen by New Bedford police

Evidence in report on the killing of 15-year-old Malcolm Gracia does not support conclusion that shooting was justified. Stop by New Bedford police challenged as unconstitutional.

At Liberty: Friday, January 11, 2013

It's not the First Amendment for nothing. We're highlighting ways people are using their freedom of expression and other liberties.

At Liberty: Friday, January 4, 2013

It's not the First Amendment for nothing. We're highlighting ways people are using their freedom of expression and other liberties.

At Liberty: Friday, December 28, 2012

It's not the First Amendment for nothing. We're highlighting ways people are using their freedom of expression and other liberties.