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USA Freedom Act vote comes down to the wire as senators wrangle support

The White House says there's only one option: Pass the bill.

On May 22, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Rand Paul ends 10-hour Patriot Act filibuster as legislative deadline nears

As Paul talked, controversial government surveillance powers were on the verge of expiring.

On May 21, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Apple, Facebook join major coalition asking Obama to save encryption from the FBI

This is bigger than just Silicon Valley.

On May 19, 2015 by Eric Geller

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House passes USA Freedom Act to strip NSA of controversial spying powers

Whether the bill can pass the Senate, though, is far from clear.

On May 13, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Major privacy groups push for passage of the End Warrantless Surveillance Act

Both conservative and liberal groups think this is the best way to reign in the NSA.

On May 11, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Top House Republican wants NSA case appealed to Supreme Court

House Intel Chairman wants 'further consideration of this matter by the courts.'

On May 7, 2015 by Eric Geller

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You can now upload videos of police brutality directly to the ACLU

ACLU official says app essential, despite privacy concerns

On May 1, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Your complete guide to the 5 cybersecurity bills in Congress

What's the difference between CISA and CISPA? Here's what you need to know—and a whole lot more.

On Apr 24, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Al Franken wants to put a stop to revenge porn

It's still unclear what, exactly, Franken wants the FBI to do.

On Apr 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Iceland’s most popular party wants to give Edward Snowden citizenship

Will this affect politics in the country?

On Mar 19, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Wikipedia joins 8 groups in suing the NSA to stop mass surveillance

They're going to keep trying until they win.

On Mar 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Only ‘bad officers’ would oppose body cameras, says Denver police chief

The city's body camera test program has been deemed a success.

On Aug 28, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The 10 Internet activism mailing lists every Web user should be on

Yes, people still use email.

On Jun 30, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Could Occupy Wall Street fund a nonviolent militia with $1 million?

Justine Tunney proposes a game-changing move for the protest group she helped create.

On Sep 25, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Leader of Pirate Party of Canada held at U.S. border, called a ‘terrorist’

Don't crack wise with these guys—or forget your inhaler.

On Sep 6, 2013 by Miles Klee