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
Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’? Glenn Greenwald’s ‘Epic Botch’?
According to tech experts, Glenn Greenwald has made a big mistake on a key component of his work on the NSA’s PRISM program.
Jun 13, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Iran’s Election: It’s a Real Vote, After All Iran’s Election: It’s a Real Vote, After All
There’s no predicting the outcome, and the results might really matter.
Jun 13, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention
Recipients of AIDS/HIV funding from the United States may soon be free of the harmful anti-prostitution requirement.
Jun 12, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant
JFK’s Presidential Courage—June 10, 1963 JFK’s Presidential Courage—June 10, 1963
Fifty years ago, Kennedy made a historic speech that brought America and the Soviet Union back from the brink.
Jun 12, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum
Protesters Worldwide Rally to Support Whistleblower Edward Snowden Protesters Worldwide Rally to Support Whistleblower Edward Snowden
Activists in New York and Hong Kong organize protests to show solidarity with the whistleblower.
Jun 12, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster
After the government announces the closing of ERT by fiat, staff occupy the building as protesters gather outside.
Jun 11, 2013 / Maria Margaronis
Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale
Snowden’s leaks not only revealed the immense spying capabilities of the NSA PRISM program but also the private contractors at the helm of these databanks.
Jun 11, 2013 / Robert Scheer
The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State
Acceptance may be the most painful step.
Jun 11, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
A Modern-Day Stasi State A Modern-Day Stasi State
Thanks to whistleblower Edward Snowden, we now know that an army of private contractors can monitor anyone’s phone calls and e-mails.
Jun 11, 2013 / Tim Shorrock