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NSA surveillance

The NSA isn’t the only government agency exploiting technology to make privacy obsolete.

John Roberts

Despite its DOMA decision, the recent rulings by the Supreme Court reflect a conservative majority bent on ignoring enduring inequality.

NSA Director General Keith Alexander

There is a revolution afoot—one that is being carried out by the government against the fundamental law of the land.

A banner of Edward Snowden

For proof that the current surveillance programs are ripe for abuse, Americans need only look at what preceded them.

Computer user

What is the NSA doing with your metadata?

Julian Assange

Just as the Assange saga consumes too much of Alex Gibney’s film, so today’s Snowden obsession deflects attention away from our sprawling surveillance state.

Blogs

Amend the Constitution so that all citizens can seek the presidency.

August 20, 2013

The agency is either looking at you or looking out for you.

August 6, 2013

In the wake of the Supreme Court's devastating decision, citizens need to litigate, vote and pass a constitutional amendment.

June 25, 2013

Acceptance may be the most painful step.

June 11, 2013

Not a molehill, but not a mountain either.

June 11, 2013

There’s really nothing “meta” about metadata.

June 10, 2013

Congress has a responsibility to check and balance surveillance abuses. It has failed up to this point. 

June 6, 2013

Amid speculation about the bombing, a great city and its people are responding to tragedy with a strength that is the stuff of poetry.

April 16, 2013

The late New York Times columnist believed telling critical truths about your country was a higher form of patriotism.

March 25, 2013

For all his talk of being guided by the libertarian philosopher, his record is weak on individual freedom. 

August 15, 2012
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