National Security

Here’s What Obama Said in His NSA Speech Today

Here’s What Obama Said in His NSA Speech Today Here’s What Obama Said in His NSA Speech Today

A transcript of the president's speech on national security and intelligence reforms

Jan 17, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

As Obama Talks Surveillance, What Are NYC’s Spies Up To?

As Obama Talks Surveillance, What Are NYC’s Spies Up To? As Obama Talks Surveillance, What Are NYC’s Spies Up To?

Mayor de Blasio inherits an intelligence apparatus that has spied on Muslims, infiltrated protest groups and created a huge electronic surveillance network.

Jan 17, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

You can’t opt out.

Jan 13, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

The modern national security state can be understood as a proselytizing warrior religion, complete with its own sacred texts, holy orders and warrior priests. 

Jan 6, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

America After 9/11

America After 9/11 America After 9/11

A systematic look at the patterns of rights abuses in the United States’ domestic “war on terror” since September 11, 2001.

Jan 2, 2014 / The Nation

How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime

How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime

As the government embraces a “counter-radicalization” approach to counterterrorism, prosecutors are turning radical beliefs into criminal acts.

Dec 31, 2013 / Amna Akbar

How the Government Misled the Supreme Court on Warrantless Wiretapping

How the Government Misled the Supreme Court on Warrantless Wiretapping How the Government Misled the Supreme Court on Warrantless Wiretapping

The Snowden revelations have vindicated The Nation and the ACLU. When will the government correct the record and stop the abuses?

Dec 18, 2013 / Jameel Jaffer and Patrick C. Toomey

How the CIA Bungled the War on Terror

How the CIA Bungled the War on Terror How the CIA Bungled the War on Terror

It's like Hollywood without the happy ending.

Dec 5, 2013 / Pratap Chatterjee

Could Google and the NSA Make Whistleblowers Disappear?

Could Google and the NSA Make Whistleblowers Disappear? Could Google and the NSA Make Whistleblowers Disappear?

There will be no need to kill a future Edward Snowden. He will already be dead.

Dec 3, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

How Mohammed Warsame Became an Accidental ‘Terrorist’

How Mohammed Warsame Became an Accidental ‘Terrorist’ How Mohammed Warsame Became an Accidental ‘Terrorist’

In the wake of 9/11, prosecutors have embraced “special administrative measures” to keep terrorism suspects guilty until proven otherwise.

Nov 27, 2013 / David Thomas

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