Chase Madar

@chasemadar

Chase Madar, author of The Passion of Chelsea Manning, is currently teaching a seminar on law and war at NYU Gallatin.

Seven Myths About Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower

Seven Myths About Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower Seven Myths About Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower

A handy myth-stripping guide to NSA surveillance and its whistleblower.

Jun 24, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Why Are Massive National Security Breaches So Ridiculously Easy?

Why Are Massive National Security Breaches So Ridiculously Easy? Why Are Massive National Security Breaches So Ridiculously Easy?

Bradley Manning’s leak was as difficult as microwaving popcorn. What does this mean?

Jun 13, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Bradley Manning vs. SEAL Team 6

Bradley Manning vs. SEAL Team 6 Bradley Manning vs. SEAL Team 6

How the Wikileaks source did more for US national security than SEAL Team 6.

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

The Passion of Edward Snowden

The Passion of Edward Snowden The Passion of Edward Snowden

There’s really nothing “meta” about metadata.

Jun 10, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway?

What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway? What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway?

The drama about the leaks shouldn't overwhelm the drama in the leaks themselves

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Would Bradley Manning Be Better Off In a Civilian Court?

Would Bradley Manning Be Better Off In a Civilian Court? Would Bradley Manning Be Better Off In a Civilian Court?

If Pfc. Manning were magically transported into the civilian justice system, he would be just as screwed.

Jun 5, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Bradley Manning’s Informant: On Adrian Lamo

Bradley Manning’s Informant: On Adrian Lamo Bradley Manning’s Informant: On Adrian Lamo

The hacker who snitched on Bradley Manning takes the stand.

Jun 5, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Seven Myths About Bradley Manning

Seven Myths About Bradley Manning Seven Myths About Bradley Manning

How to set your bullshit detector for Manning court-martial media coverage.

Jun 3, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Handcuffing 7-Year-Olds Won’t Make Schools Safer

Handcuffing 7-Year-Olds Won’t Make Schools Safer Handcuffing 7-Year-Olds Won’t Make Schools Safer

After Newtown, policy-makers are making schools more like prisons—at the expense of those they should be protecting.

Feb 26, 2013 / Chase Madar

Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning

Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning

The Justice Department has been ruthless in targeting those who bring hidden information into the public realm. 

Jan 23, 2013 / Editorial / Chase Madar

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