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U.N. privacy watchdog, Apple CEO slam new U.K. spy powers

The U.N. is stepping up its oversight of government surveillance, and its privacy monitor hates what he sees.

On Nov 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

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More than 70 human rights groups tell Facebook to change its ‘real name’ policy

The groups say Facebook's policy exposes users to danger and disrespects their identities.

On Oct 5, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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U.K. ‘snooper’s charter’ aims to broaden Internet-spying powers

The British prime minister wants to make sure the government can access citizens' Internet history.

On May 11, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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U.N. creates special role to investigate government spying

Whoever's hired will investigate a number of countries, though it's the actions of one in particular that prompted this.

On Mar 27, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Jimmy Wales pledges $500k UAE award to human rights causes

Now the money will fight "human rights abuses worldwide," Wales said.

On Dec 15, 2014 by Rob Price

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11 terrible things Dick Cheney really said in his torture interview

The blather of a man whom history has harshly judged.

On Dec 11, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Even Iran’s Grand Ayatollah Khamenei is angry about Ferguson

Sometimes even people who live in glass palaces can throw tweets.

On Dec 1, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Latest ‘Teens React’ video takes a serious focus: Malala Yousafzai

This is not your typical "Teens React" video.

On Nov 17, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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5 reasons Obama is a better president than you think

As Obama fights for net neutrality, it's time to celebrate his biggest accomplishments.

On Nov 12, 2014 by Matthew Rozsa

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U.K. citizens up in arms over push to scrap human rights law

And experts say the replacement law would be devestating to civil liberties.

On Oct 3, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Real men don’t tweet about what ‘real men’ do

Something is either morally wrong or not—your gender has nothing to do with it.

On Sep 15, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Did hashtag activism forget the World Cup?

Social media was an active force in campaigning against Russia's human rights abuses in Sochi. In Brazil, it's been silent.

On Jun 30, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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The World Pup just made the World Cup obsolete

Find out who will paw their way to victory.

On Jun 11, 2014 by Miles Klee

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How to dumb down the arguments for transgender rights

The golden rule? Respect how someone identifies and don't be a huge jerk.

On Jun 4, 2014 by Greg Stevens

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Can hashtag activism solve the World Cup’s human rights fiasco in Qatar?

Sometimes the problem is too big for social media.

On May 23, 2014 by [email protected]