From the Salon blurb: The Christian right is a "deeply anti-democratic movement" that gains force by exploiting Americans' fears, argues Chris Hedges. Salon talks with the former New York Times reporter about his fearless new book, "American Fascists."

From the BBC:

A court case that has provoked international debate over the issue of press freedom is to open in Morocco.

Nichane magazine's editor and one of its reporters are accused of defaming Islam and damaging public morality in an article about religious jokes.

The authorities in Morocco immediately closed the magazine down and withdrew copies of it from newspaper stands.

Driss Ksikes and Sanaa al-Aji face up to five years in jail and hefty fines if they are convicted.

The article that has caused such an outcry looked at popular jokes on religion, sex and politics.