National Security

More Questions for James Comey

More Questions for James Comey More Questions for James Comey

Obama’s Republican nominee for FBI chief is much less than the civil liberties hero he appears to be.

Jun 24, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

China’s Pacific Dreams

China’s Pacific Dreams China’s Pacific Dreams

How Washington’s and Beijing’s visions for the future may turn into a nightmare.

Jun 20, 2013 / Pepe Escobar

America’s Surveillance Net

America’s Surveillance Net America’s Surveillance Net

There is a revolution afoot—one that is being carried out by the government against the fundamental law of the land.

Jun 19, 2013 / Jonathan Schell

Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’

Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’ Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’

For proof that the current surveillance programs are ripe for abuse, Americans need only look at what preceded them.

Jun 19, 2013 / Marcy Wheeler

On Glenn Greenwald and His Fans

On Glenn Greenwald and His Fans On Glenn Greenwald and His Fans

Why finding yourself in the sights of the Guardian journalist and those who love him can be such a frustrating thing.

Jun 18, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Sensible Thinkers Think About Leaks

Sensible Thinkers Think About Leaks Sensible Thinkers Think About Leaks

We're okay until someone's forced to put their face in a rat cage.

Jun 18, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

It’s Time for a 21st Century Debate on Privacy and Surveillance

It’s Time for a 21st Century Debate on Privacy and Surveillance It’s Time for a 21st Century Debate on Privacy and Surveillance

Public knowledge and legal opinion have yet to catch up to the massive state spying enabled by new technologies.

Jun 17, 2013 / David K. Shipler

The Making of a Global Security State

The Making of a Global Security State The Making of a Global Security State

The five uncontrollable urges of a secrecy-surveillance world.

Jun 17, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

A Response to Glenn Greenwald

A Response to Glenn Greenwald A Response to Glenn Greenwald

The Guardian journalist still insists he didn’t make any mistakes on the PRISM story. A technologist explains why he’s still wrong.

Jun 14, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

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 / Chase Madar

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