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Former attorney general says the government might offer Edward Snowden a deal

Snowden's exile could end in a plea bargain.

On Jul 7, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

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It’s time to pardon Edward Snowden

How can we continue to treat Snowden as if he were a traitor?

On Jun 4, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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New Snowden documents: Obama expanded warrantless NSA spying

Americans may be affected.

On Jun 4, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Exclusive interview: Eric Snowden tells all

The 70-year-old sculptor who shares a surname with the famous NSA whistleblower finally speaks out.

On Jun 3, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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President Obama signs USA Freedom Act, a major NSA-reform bill, into law

This marks the first major surveillance reform in 40 years.

On Jun 2, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senate passes NSA-reform bill to revive expired spying powers

President Obama has said he will sign the bill into law.

On Jun 2, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Apple’s Tim Cook warns the FBI not to weaken encryption

The most powerful tech CEO in American sides with strong encryption.

On Jun 2, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Here’s why Bernie Sanders is voting against the USA Freedom Act

He believes there's a better way to reform spying programs without violating people's privacy.

On Jun 2, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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Here’s how the U.S. government will get around the Patriot Act expirations

Say hello to the 'grandfather clause.'

On Jun 1, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Pro-NSA senators aim to weaken USA Freedom Act’s privacy protections

Opponents of surveillance reform are doing their best to water down a big NSA-reform bill.

On Jun 1, 2015 by Eric Geller

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How Rand Paul just accidentally violated campaign-finance law

Oops!

On Jun 1, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Patriot Act spy powers to expire as Rand Paul blocks USA Freedom Act vote

The bill will eventually pass, but not in time.

On May 31, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Pro-Rand Paul Super PAC’s explosion-filled Patriot Act attack ad, by the numbers

'Sunday. Sunday. Sunday.'

On May 29, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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People are posting naked selfies to protest the Patriot Act

And you can join in!

On May 29, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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What happens if parts of the Patriot Act really expire?

The NSA will reluctantly stop tracking your phone calls. But the FBI's not going down without a fight.

On May 27, 2015 by Kevin Collier