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
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
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’
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
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
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
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 five uncontrollable urges of a secrecy-surveillance world.
Jun 17, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
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?
Bradley Manning’s leak was as difficult as microwaving popcorn. What does this mean?
Jun 13, 2013 / Chase Madar