In 1873, the Brooklyn Eagle published this description of the interior of a commercial credit bureau, in an article about the industry and its effects … Credit Bureaus Were the NSA of the 19th CenturyRead more
Government
Even Obama believes, Constitution seems to be a nuisance
Seymour Hersh talking: Gaddafi was a tame cat. We got to him in the Bush-Cheney years. If you remember the history, we had a lot … Even Obama believes, Constitution seems to be a nuisanceRead more
Police State America
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Rendition flight used Copenhagen Airport for mission to capture Edward Snowden
The online media source Denfri.dk reports that, after gaining access to documents from the Justice Ministry, it has confirmed that in June 2013 Copenhagen Airport … Rendition flight used Copenhagen Airport for mission to capture Edward SnowdenRead more
80 percent of NSA budget privatized
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said in a televised address to an international media forum that 80 percent of the US National Security Agency’s (NSA) budget … 80 percent of NSA budget privatizedRead more
At least 33 US cities used water testing ‘cheats’ over lead concerns
At least 33 cities across 17 US states have used water testing “cheats” that potentially conceal dangerous levels of lead, a Guardian investigation launched in … At least 33 US cities used water testing ‘cheats’ over lead concernsRead more
Rice, Wheat, Mustard… India Drives Forward First GMO Crops Under Veil Of Secrecy
A secret application has been made to India’s GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) for a new variety of GMO mustard to be released for cultivation. … Rice, Wheat, Mustard… India Drives Forward First GMO Crops Under Veil Of SecrecyRead more
Israeli Defense Minister, Moshe Ya’alon, Resigns
“To my great regret extremist and dangerous elements have overrun Israel and the Likud party”. The Israeli defense minister, Moshe Ya’alon, has resigned, saying, “I … Israeli Defense Minister, Moshe Ya’alon, ResignsRead more
Think the NSA Can’t Hack an iPhone Without Apple’s Help? Think Again
earlier this week, the Justice Department said it may not need Apple’s help to unlock the iPhone used by a suspect in the San Bernardino, … Think the NSA Can’t Hack an iPhone Without Apple’s Help? Think AgainRead more
Stingrays Government Gear for Spying on Your Cellphone
THE INTERCEPT HAS OBTAINED a secret, internal U.S. government catalogue of dozens of cellphone surveillance devices used by the military and by intelligence agencies. The … Stingrays Government Gear for Spying on Your CellphoneRead more