Reflections on the Kenya Terror Attack Reflections on the Kenya Terror Attack
The reports I’ve seen describe Nairobi’s Westgate mall as upscale, but that’s not the whole story, and not how I remember it.
Sep 23, 2013 / Karen Rothmyer
When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency
Obama would have started an open debate about the NSA's spying programs if Edward Snowden hadn't beaten him to it.
Aug 20, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Restore Honor and Pardon Edward Snowden Restore Honor and Pardon Edward Snowden
When Obama announced a review of surveillance practices, he was compelled by Snowden’s heroic actions.
Aug 13, 2013 / Robert Scheer
I Only Regret That I Have But One Life to Give for My Country: Yours I Only Regret That I Have But One Life to Give for My Country: Yours
The crime of the century.
Aug 6, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
The NSA Comes Clean The NSA Comes Clean
The agency is either looking at you or looking out for you.
Aug 6, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Welcome to Post-Constitution America Welcome to Post-Constitution America
What if your country begins to change and no one notices?
Aug 5, 2013 / Peter Van Buren
Edward Snowden E-Mailed Me! He Wants My Help Getting Millions Out of Hong Kong Edward Snowden E-Mailed Me! He Wants My Help Getting Millions Out of Hong Kong
His writing needs improvement.
Aug 4, 2013 / Jon Wiener
Inside the Emergency-Management-Industrial Complex Inside the Emergency-Management-Industrial Complex
In which a chance encounter with a trade magazine inspires reflections upon the prophets, and profits, of fear.
Jul 29, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
The Curious Cases of Edward Snowden and Robert Seldon Lady The Curious Cases of Edward Snowden and Robert Seldon Lady
What two versions of "justice" tell us about our one-superpower world.
Jul 29, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
Congress Moves Toward Meaningful Reform of Domestic Surveillance Congress Moves Toward Meaningful Reform of Domestic Surveillance
Is Congress moving towards putting a real check on the executive branch’s spying power?
Jul 23, 2013 / George Zornick