National Security

Senators: End the Secret Law that Frames Surveillance Programs

Senators: End the Secret Law that Frames Surveillance Programs Senators: End the Secret Law that Frames Surveillance Programs

A bipartisan group of eight senators would require the attorney general to declassify significant Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinions.

Jun 11, 2013 / John Nichols

The Passion of Edward Snowden

The Passion of Edward Snowden The Passion of Edward Snowden

There’s really nothing “meta” about metadata.

Jun 10, 2013 / Chase Madar

Bradley Manning’s Informant: On Adrian Lamo

Bradley Manning’s Informant: On Adrian Lamo Bradley Manning’s Informant: On Adrian Lamo

The hacker who snitched on Bradley Manning takes the stand.

Jun 5, 2013 / Chase Madar

Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo

Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo

As the hunger strike approaches its 100th day on May 17, 100 prisoners are refusing food.

May 1, 2013 / The Editors

Terror in Texas

Terror in Texas Terror in Texas

There ought to be a response to violence besides callous indifference and total social warfare.

Apr 24, 2013 / Richard Kim

Washington’s Response to 9/11: Torture, Disappearances, War Crimes

Washington’s Response to 9/11: Torture, Disappearances, War Crimes Washington’s Response to 9/11: Torture, Disappearances, War Crimes

That’s the unanimous conclusion of a nonpartisan task force. It should teach us not to overreact to the Boston bombings.

Apr 24, 2013 / David Cole

Tragedy in Boston

Tragedy in Boston Tragedy in Boston

We're still searching for the elusive balance between safety and liberty. Maybe, in the response to this attack, America can get it right.

Apr 17, 2013 / The Editors

Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani?

Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani? Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani?

The government says he is a terrorist. But his conversations with undercover police tell a different story.

Mar 5, 2013 / Feature / John Knefel

Congress Is Still in the Dark About the Extent of Electronic Snooping Congress Is Still in the Dark About the Extent of Electronic Snooping

More than a million requests for cell phone records by law enforcement is just the beginning of the surveillance story.

Jul 20, 2012 / Nancy Goldstein

Laila Al-Arian: Free Speech Under Attack for Muslim Americans

Laila Al-Arian: Free Speech Under Attack for Muslim Americans Laila Al-Arian: Free Speech Under Attack for Muslim Americans

Why we should all be concerned about the unconstitutional tactics law enforcement agencies are using against American Muslims.

Jun 25, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

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