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You've probably heard politicians or pundits say that “metadata doesn't matter.” They argue that police and intelligence agencies shouldn't need probable cause warrants to collect information about our...
You've probably heard politicians or pundits say that “metadata doesn't matter.” They argue that police and intelligence agencies shouldn't need probable cause warrants to collect information about our...
Ars Technica reported yesterday that AT&T has confirmed it will allow web...
Ars Technica reported yesterday that AT&T has confirmed it will allow web...
Serving life without parole is not the big easy. Prisoners who are sentenced to live behind bars every day until they die are not spending their hours watching football games in air-conditioned cells....
Serving life without parole is not the big easy. Prisoners who are sentenced to live behind bars every day until they die are not spending their hours watching football games in air-conditioned cells....
It is time for the United States to offer Mr. Snowden a plea bargain or some form of clemency that would allow him to return home, face at least substantially reduced punishment...
It is time for the United States to offer Mr. Snowden a plea bargain or some form of clemency that would allow him to return home, face at least substantially reduced punishment...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday announced six states, chosen from...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday announced six states, chosen from...
What executive order governs the NSA’s surveillance abroad – even when that surveillance sweeps up Americans’ communications?
What constitutional amendment did a District Court judge cite when...
What executive order governs the NSA’s surveillance abroad – even when that surveillance sweeps up Americans’ communications?
What constitutional amendment did a District Court judge cite when...