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Bernie Sanders Is No Gun Nut
May 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.
Information-Sharing Bill Would Extend NSA’s Reach, Opponents Argue
Mar 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.
Why Wikimedia Just Might Win Its Lawsuit Over NSA Surveillance
Mar 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.
The Coming Death, and Afterlife, of the NSA Spying Law
Mar 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."
Raising the Alarm Over Devices That Let Police Snoop Into Our Homes
Feb 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.
‘Secret’ Trade Pact Stirs Up Suspicion
Feb 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.
The Noise Machine That Quells Dissent
Jan 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.
Greed Is a Paywall Blocking Human Knowledge
Dec 17, 2014 Journals like Science and other paid subscription sources should make their content available to the public for free.
The Disenfranchisement of American Felons: Caught Once and Left Behind for Good
Nov 26, 2014 The American public only loses when we don't allow felons to try to reintegrate into society.
Net Neutrality on the Line
Nov 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?