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9/11
Hair-Trigger America
A nation that used to espouse isolationism has morphed into one poised for hair-trigger pre-emptive war.
Local Resistance to the NDAA Amps Up, Spans Political Spectrum
A decision by the Obama administration to consider a drone strike against a US citizen brings the conflict of executive authority and civil and constitutional rights back in the …
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The 2014 Elections Have Already Happened
When all the memories that hold are about possession and not sharing, no one attacks the fundamental principles of market rule because everyone is too deeply tied to the …
In the Darkness of Dick Cheney: The Smile of Secret Power
It was Dick Cheney, more than any other official, who set the terms for the post-September 11 world we all share.
NATO 3 Terror Case Called Weak, Chicago Police Witch Hunt Alleged
Emerging details in the “NATO 3” trial point to overblown charges.
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NSA Insiders Reveal What Went Wrong
In a memo to President Obama, former National Security Agency insiders explain how NSA leaders botched intelligence collection and analysis before Sept. 11, covered up the mistakes, and violated …
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The Promise of Violence in the Age of Catastrophe
Since September 11, we have been conditioned for resilience - to expect vulnerability to violence and catastrophe rather than imagine a future of security and community.
Edward Snowden Evolved From Gaming Geek to Conscientious Whistleblower
The last decade of Edward Snowden's life was a complicated journey from geek to principled spy, gaining information on what he came to call the government's “Architecture of Oppression.”
Obama Pursues “Occupation-Lite” in Afghanistan
Regardless of whether US troops stay in Afghanistan for ten more years, we can expect the country to be plagued with violence and vanishing rights for women. The only …
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Beyond the NSA: Other Agencies Spy on You, Too
It's not just the NSA you need to watch out for. The FBI has long led the assault on the Constitution by federal agencies that spy on citizens and …