Thor Benson is a traveling writer, currently located in Los Angeles. Aside from Truthdig, he has been a contributor to Slate, Vice, Fast Company and many others. You can follow him at @thor_benson.
Thor Benson is a traveling writer, currently located in Los Angeles. Aside from Truthdig, he has been a contributor to Slate, Vice, Fast Company and many others. You can follow him at @thor_benson.
Thor Benson / TruthdigJun 11, 2015
The fees incurred aren't just for the major expenses, but also for clothing, blankets, toilet paper and towels. One study found that many former inmates ended up dealing with collections agencies or even back in lockup for failure to pay the debts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigMay 21, 2015
When the Vermont senator votes or speaks about gun control, he's representing his people, many of whom are responsible gun owners. Painting him as a rabid gun fanatic is disingenuous. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigMar 31, 2015
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, which includes no data-protection provisions, would set up a new network for private corporations to share customer data with nearly all levels of law enforcement and intelligence, including the National Security Agency.The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act would create a new network for companies to share customer data with law enforcement and intelligence agencies, including the NSA. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigMar 28, 2015
The nonprofit organization behind Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, claims that because of Edward Snowden's revelations, the spy agency can no longer use the same old "state secrets" defense.
The organization behind Wikipedia says that because of Edward Snowden's revelations, the spy agency can no longer use the "state secrets" defense. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigMar 16, 2015
The Patriot Act provision that authorized mass surveillance on Americans is set to expire, but don't be fooled: The snooping is likely to continue. In an interview with Truthdig, Sen. Ron Wyden calls ending dragnet surveillance a "big priority." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigFeb 23, 2015
With the proliferation of technology allowing law enforcement agencies to observe people through walls, we may be entering an era where the word “transparency” takes on a new meaning.With the proliferation of technology allowing police to observe people through walls, we may be entering an era where the word “transparency” takes on a new meaning. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigFeb 4, 2015
Even members of Congress can’t find what’s in the agreement being negotiated by the U.S. and 11 other nations, critics of the accord say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigJan 21, 2015
Police in a number of U.S. cities aren't just tasering and tear-gassing protesters, they're attacking their sense of hearing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigDec 17, 2014
Journals like Science and other paid subscription sources should make their content available to the public for free. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigNov 26, 2014
The American public only loses when we don't allow felons to try to reintegrate into society. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigNov 17, 2014
The net neutrality discussion has recently been reinvigorated on the national level. That's great news for organizations that have been pushing for that exact course of action here in the U.S., but how does it affect the conversation on a global level? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Thor Benson / TruthdigNov 9, 2014
A champion of the Internet and governmental reform is celebrated around the world Saturday. His suicide -- committed under a threat of prosecution -- did not end the fight for his causes. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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