There is a power in the unity that we all shared when we all grieved and were hurt by September 11th. But, the problem is that unity inevitably has grown into a unity of fear when what Americans really need is a unity of reconciliation. There is a need for Americans to find the courage to not forget but forgive. And, unfortunately, there is still an amount of reflection needed because this nation is still somewhere between anger and depression when it comes to handling the grief experienced.

By abandoning our own rule of law we lose the support of our own citizens and allies, and at the same time support al Qaeda’s most powerful recruitment strategy.

We must end the politics of fear and let our Constitution work without interference.

Human Rights First’s Daphne Eviatar covers the ongoing military commission case of Noor Muhammed while in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Graham continues to do what he can to block Guantanamo detainees from receiving trial in U.S. federal courts.

Allowing the 9/11 suspects to be tried through military commissions is unacceptable. The proper venue is still the federal courts.

Will the fact that even the Bush administration under Dick Cheney was saying the same thing about the critical role of federal courts in fighting terrorism make any difference in the current administration?