Since 1996, John W. Whitehead has taken on everything from human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, protection of religious freedom, and child pornography, to family autonomy issues, cross burning, the sanctity of human life, and the war on terrorism in his weekly opinion column. A self-proclaimed civil libertarian, Whitehead is considered by many to be a legal, political and cultural watchdog—sounding the call for integrity, accountability and an adherence to the democratic principles on which this country was founded. Time and again, Whitehead hits the bull's eye with commentaries that are insightful, relevant and provocative. And all too often, he finds himself under fire for his frank and unadulterated viewpoint. But as he frequently remarks, "Anytime people find themselves under fire from both the liberal left and the conservative right, it means that that person is probably right on target." Mr. Whitehead's commentaries have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Washington Times and USA Today.
An Unbearable And Choking Hell: The Loss Of Our Freedom In The Wake Of 9/11
September 15, 2014
“I tell you, freedom and human rights in America are doomed. The U.S. government will lead the American people in — and the West in general — into an unbearable hell and a choking life.”—Osama bin Laden (October 2001),
Resistance Is Futile: The Violent Cost Of Challenging The American Police State
By John Whitehead
If you don’t want to get probed, poked, pinched, tasered, tackled, searched, seized, stripped, manhandled, arrested, shot, or killed, don’t say, do or even suggest anything that even hints of noncompliance.
The American Delusion: Distracted, Diverted And Insulated From The Grim Reality Of The Police State
By John Whitehead
"When we're being bombarded with wall-to-wall news coverage and news cycles that change every few days, it’s difficult to stay focused on one thing—namely, holding the government accountable to abiding by the rule of law—and the powers-that-be understand this."
We’re All Criminals And Outlaws In The Eyes Of The American Police State
By John Whitehead
“Never in the civilised world have so many been locked up for so little.”—“Rough Justice in America,” The Economist
The Naked Truth About The American Police State
By John Whitehead
The most dangerous man, to any government, is the man who is able to think things out for himself…Almost inevitably, he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, and intolerable.”—H.L. Mencken, American journalist
238 Years Later, Would Americans Still Choose Freedom Over Slavery?
By John Whitehead
“Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”—Patrick Henry
Has The Department of Homeland Security Become America’s Standing Army?
By John Whitehead
If the United States is a police state, then the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is its national police force, with all the brutality, ineptitude and corruption such a role implies.
Why You Shouldn’t Trust The Government
By John Whitehead
Our government now openly kills, maims, tortures, lies, spies, cheats, and treats Its citizens like criminals,
Just Shoot: Turning Search Warrants Into Death Warrants, And SWAT Teams Into Death Squads
By John Whitehead
If ever there were a time to de-militarize and de-weaponize police forces, it’s now, starting at the local level, with local governments and citizens reining in local police.
