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The military tech President Obama didn’t ban is also the most dangerous

The police's war on civilians is still taking place behind the scenes.

On May 20, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Sen. Rand Paul is ‘filibustering’ the Patriot Act

Can he beat his previous speech record of 13 hours?

On May 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron, 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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U.S. Navy’s Cicada drones will eavesdrop in swarms like their creepy namesake

And, presumably, anyone else.

On May 19, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Pro-NSA CISPA coauthor Mike Rogers to host CNN show about spy missions

If nothing else, this should at least be entertaining.

On May 15, 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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How the Verizon-AOL deal is changing your news in the worst way

That sound your hearing isn't just '90s dialup. It's censorship.

On May 13, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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New bill would dramatically improve the transparency of America’s spy budget

The overall number is already public, but these lawmakers say that's not enough.

On May 13, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Millennials are surprisingly clueless about cybersecurity

This doesn't bode well for the future.

On May 12, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Should your boss be allowed to track you when you’re not at work?

Privacy is a shrinking commodity for employees in the United States.

On May 12, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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The NSA won’t tell us if it’s spying on Periscope and Meerkat

The typical Glomar response.

On May 12, 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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NYPD cops arrest man who tried to film them before breaking his phone

The incident was captured from three different angles.

On May 1, 2015 by JC Sevcik

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Bernie Sanders vs. Hillary Clinton: Where they stand on the big 2016 issues

Are you a Bernie booster or a Hillary head? Or neither?

On May 1, 2015 by Aaron Sankin