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The Federal Government Offers a Case Study in Bad Email Tracking
Third-party company, Granicus, knows exactly who is opening a government email and when, all without encryption.
The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019
Experts warn that the opportunity to make a difference on conservation is already running short.
The Age of Technology Requires Us All to Reimagine Politics
We must be able to think critically about social changes caused by digital technology.
“Free Trade” Is Today’s Imperialism by the 1 Percent
Building alternatives to free trade must become an essential component of a more progressive US foreign policy.
Africa’s Place in the Radical Imagination
The African continent was and continues to be ground zero for Western state-making projects.
Democrats Propose “Technological Wall” With Expanded Border Surveillance
Digital rights advocates say suggesting alternative “border security” proposals would infringe on civil liberties.
Marching Towards a Fighting Women’s Movement
What struggles lie ahead in the lead-up to this year’s Women’s Marches?
Stop Defending Abusers. Listen to Black Women.
As a national conversation grows around “Surviving R. Kelly,” we must affirm that Black women's lives matter.
Health Care Industry Spends $30 Billion a Year Pushing Its Wares
Sophisticated campaigns make people worry about diseases they don’t have and ask for drugs or exams they don’t need.
USDA Allows Animal Neglect and Abuse at Poultry Slaughter Plants
The USDA is unwilling to act against poultry industry interests, which oppose humane handling requirements.