National Security

Reflections on the Kenya Terror Attack

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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