Scott Horton talking: The lords of secrecy are the leaders of the nation’s national security and intelligence institutions. They’re the people who have the power … Lords of SecrecyRead more
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Croatia Cancels Debts of 60,000 Poorest Residents Under a new government plan, an estimated 60,000 low-income residents will see their debts absorbed by creditors, including … NewsRead more
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1 in 30 U.S. Children are Homeless A new report finds the number of homeless children in the United States surged 8 percent last year … NewsRead more
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Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence
four former U.S. intelligence officials—all whistleblowers themselves—who have just returned from visiting National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden in Russia. They are former CIA analyst … Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in IntelligenceRead more
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THE CIA AND THE MEDIA
BY CARL BERNSTEIN In 1953, Joseph Alsop, then one of America’s leading syndicated columnists, went to the Philippines to cover an election. He did not … THE CIA AND THE MEDIARead more
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Snowden’s Leaks Didn’t Help The Terrorists
Did Edward Snowden’s revelations on NSA surveillance compromise the ability of intelligence agencies to monitor terrorist groups? Contrary to lurid claims made by U.S. officials, … Snowden’s Leaks Didn’t Help The TerroristsRead more
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Reject USA Freedom Act
The Tenth Amendment Center has joined a trans-partisan coalition of surveillance whistleblowers, civil liberties advocates, and organizations representing millions of Americans calling for a rejection … Reject USA Freedom ActRead more
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US government demands for user data have risen 250% since 2009
Government demands for information on Google’s users have risen 150% since the tech giant first started publishing their numbers, the company said on Monday. In … US government demands for user data have risen 250% since 2009Read more
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When the Government Wanted a Database of Everyone’s IQ
In November of 1967, The Atlantic’s cover featured an evil Uncle Sam generating data readouts in a dark control room. The journalist behind the cover … When the Government Wanted a Database of Everyone’s IQRead more
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Narendra Modi government plans to restructure Food Corporation of India
After announcing the dismantling of Planning Commission in its present form, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government has set about restructuring another organisation—the Food Corporation of … Narendra Modi government plans to restructure Food Corporation of IndiaRead more