Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMay 12, 2015
The surveillance state-friendly communications giant declared Tuesday that it will acquire AOL with the goal of expanding its video offerings. But the acquisition of the onetime king of media comes with much more than just videos; it comes with one of the biggest left-leaning websites online, The Huffington Post. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigMar 30, 2015
A Transportation Security Administration checklist obtained by The Intercept lists throat clearing, whistling and “exaggerated yawning” in airports as suspicious behavior. “Democracy Now!” speaks to The Intercept’s Cora Currier about the revelation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMar 10, 2015
Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer appeared on the radio program "This Is Hell!" on Saturday to discuss his new book, "They Know Everything About You." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
BLANKJan 22, 2015
At a time when the surveillance state seems stronger than ever, award-winning poet David Wagoner reminds us that sometimes even the most regimented pursuits may lead to a freedom that can only be found in unexpected places . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 5, 2014
The former secretary of state tells The Guardian in a video interview that if whistle-blower Edward Snowden is "serious" about joining the debate over "the tension between privacy and security," he can come home. "But that's his decision," she adds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 3, 2014
It’s long been the Holy Grail of communications: technology that not only maximizes privacy, but also reveals when a message has been intercepted or copied. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigJan 25, 2014
Clashes between the Ukrainian government and demonstrators continued Friday, despite President Viktor Yanukovych offering to give a little ground. The government's creative use of text messaging earlier in the week, not to mention violence, had something to do with the ongoing calls for regime change. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigAug 10, 2013
The owner and CEO of the secure email service reportedly used by Edward Snowden decided to shut down Thursday rather than help the U.S. spy on his customers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Joe Conason / TruthdigAug 10, 2013
With the conviction of Bradley Manning and asylum granted to Edward Snowden in Russia, it may be time to turn attention away from the controversy over their actions and toward the government -- specifically, the intelligence community. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigAug 6, 2013
All the stories about the government’s quest for Total Information Awareness about the phone calls, email, Internet searches, etc. of 312 million ordinary Americans raise some questions in my mind. There are so many things about these stories that don’t make sense. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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