Mapping Reveals Rising Use of Social Media Monitoring Tools by Cities Nationwide
The technology can be used to monitor political and social justice movements, posing risks to First Amendment-protected activity.
Edward Snowden: We Are Never Farther Than a Single Election Away From a Change in Government
Snowden expressed concern about the global erosion of privacy.
Chris Hedges | The Illusion of Freedom
Politics in totalitarian societies are entertainment. Reality, because it is complicated, messy and confusing, is banished from the world of mass entertainment. Clichés, stereotypes and uplifting messages that are comforting and self-congratulatory, along with elaborate spectacles, replace fact-based discourse.
VICE Exclusive: Snowden Tried to Tell NSA About Surveillance Concerns, Documents Reveal
Before he leaked the documents, Snowden said, he had repeatedly attempted to raise his concerns inside the NSA about its surveillance of US citizens — and the agency had done nothing.
Kevin Zeese, Margaret Flowers: End the Security State
As we have written before, infiltration is the norm, not the exception of political movements throughout US history. History shows how this growing security state is tied to the bi-partisans in government protecting big business interests and the unfair economy.
Sonali Kolhatkar | Say It Plain: Stop Spying on Us
Kolhatkar: Part of the reason for this confusion is slick propaganda employed by proponents of mass surveillance.
VIDEO: Robert Scheer Identifies a ‘Serious Division’ Between His and Chris Hedges’ Views (Part 6/7)
Chris Hedges and Robert Sheer have been carrying out an extended debate on the Real News Network. In this video discuss the centrality of violence to U.S. American culture. https://youtu.be/gywyajXLrOo View the full series: Links below. Scheer and Hedges: They Know Everything About You (7/7) Scheer and Hedges: They Know Everything About You (5/7) Scheer and More
Thor Benson: Why Wikimedia Just Might Win Its Lawsuit Over NSA Surveillance
From the article: “We believe that the NSA’s upstream surveillance has a chilling effect not only on Wikimedia’s writers and editors but on all of our plaintiffs,” Gorski said. “As a general matter, the private communications of innocent Americans don’t belong in the government’s hands, and if people know the NSA is watching, they’re going to hesitate before visiting controversial websites, before discussing controversial issues or investigating online politically sensitive questions.”
Jillian York: More Surveillance Won’t Protect Free Speech
Let us resist attempts to use this tragic moment as an opportunity to advance law enforcement surveillance powers. Freedom of speech can only thrive when we also have the right to privacy. BY JILLIAN YORK EFF.org January 12, 2015 Following a terrorist attack, it is not uncommon to hear calls from politicians and government officials for More
EFF: UN Human Rights Report and the Turning Tide Against Mass Spying
This report turns the tide in the privacy debate at the United Nations and opens the door for more substantive scrutiny of states’ surveillance practices and their compliance with international human rights law. BY PARKER HIGGINS AND KATITZA RODRIGUEZ EFF.org July 16, 2014 The UN High Commissioner on Human Rights has released an excellent report today on the More
Spencer Ackerman: Fisa court documents reveal extent of NSA disregard for privacy restrictions
Incensed Fisa court judges questioned NSA's truthfulness after repeated breaches of rules meant to protect Americans' privacy Spencer Ackerman in New York Tuesday 19 November 2013 13.42 EST theguardian.com Fisa court judge John Bates found that the NSA engaged in 'systemic overcollection'. Photograph: Paul J Richards/AFP Newly declassified court documents indicate that the National Security Agency shared its More
John Cole Cartoon: The NSA Snake
The NSA Snake John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune truthdig.com