National Security

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

Activists want a full public accounting of the NSA’s and the FBI’s data collection programs.

Oct 25, 2013 / John Nichols

New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses

New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses

The former Pentagon lawyer will be dealing with cybersnooping, immigration and border security.

Oct 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

My Visit With Edward Snowden

My Visit With Edward Snowden My Visit With Edward Snowden

Although living in exile from the country he loves, Snowden is warm, centered and engaged and follows debates about surveillance with a keen legal acumen.

Oct 17, 2013 / Jesselyn Radack

The Data Hackers

The Data Hackers The Data Hackers

Mining your information for Big Brother.

Oct 8, 2013 / Pratap Chatterjee

The Government Leakers Who Truly Endanger America Will Never Face Prosecution

The Government Leakers Who Truly Endanger America Will Never Face Prosecution The Government Leakers Who Truly Endanger America Will Never Face Prosecution

Officials leak secrets to advance careers or justify wars and weapons programs, but Edward Snowden’s the criminal?

Oct 1, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Destroying the Right to Be Left Alone

Destroying the Right to Be Left Alone Destroying the Right to Be Left Alone

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

Sep 23, 2013 / Christopher Calabrese and Matthew Harwood

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

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