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Why some are deciding to delete Uber after the refugee ban protests

Uber is being called a scab.

On Jan 29, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Donald Trump’s immigration ban is already being challenged by lawyers, civil groups

Refugees are already being detained.

On Jan 28, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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ACLU wants you to pledge to protect civil liberties ahead of Trump’s inauguration

'I do solemnly swear...'

On Jan 16, 2017 by David Gilmour

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U.S. border begins asking foreign travelers for social media profiles

The decision has sparked concerns among civil rights groups.

On Dec 23, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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Congressman pledges to fight Trump’s ‘unconstitutional crazy s**t’

Rep. Ted Lieu says the 'resistance ... begins now.'

On Nov 14, 2016 by Andrew Couts

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Police face-recognition technology is racially biased, study finds

Face recognition software is under-regulated across the country.

On Oct 21, 2016 by David Gilmour

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Dozens of police-spying tools remain after Facebook, Twitter crack down on Geofeedia

Geofeedia is out, but there are plenty of other surveillance platforms to choose from.

On Oct 11, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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Encryption app Signal wins fight against FBI subpoena and gag order

Signal didn't have the information the FBI wanted, but it fought back anyway.

On Oct 4, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Edward Snowden makes his case for a presidential pardon in NYC

'Today, whistleblowing is democracy's safeguard of last resort.'

On Sep 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Airbnb announces changes to combat discrimination

First steps include an instant booking feature and less-prominent profile images.

On Sep 8, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Hillary Clinton backs controversial encryption commission in new tech-policy agenda

Hillary Clinton does not have an answer to the encryption question.

On Jun 28, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Why Congress is struggling to ban terrorism suspects from buying guns

The hot-button debate has new urgency after Orlando shooting.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

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Chelsea Manning appeals ‘unjust’ 35-year sentence

'No whistleblower in American history has been sentenced this harshly.'

On May 19, 2016 by Lauren Walker

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Bans on ballot selfies violate the First Amendment—and common sense

We must remain vigilant against attacks on online speech—even in the voting booth.

On May 11, 2016

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Justice Department brushes off senator’s claim that secret legal memo must be disclosed

The government called a U.S. senator's argument 'wholly erroneous.'

On May 6, 2016 by Eric Geller