The Reaction of Governments to Wikileaks Should Scare the Hell Out of You
Wikileaks is a flawed endeavor represented publicly by a smug egotist. But it deserves the respect and support of anyone who prioritizes the privacy of individuals over that of governments. You don’t have to like it or Assange in order to value the counterpoint they represent to the modern high-technology security state. Instead, it is…
See How You Have Been Tracked Online
Online tracking is a murky business. That’s why the Open Data Partnership is attempting to demystify how Netizens have been tracked. Will it actually change anything? The Open Data Partnership is an attempt by some of the most aggressive online tracking firms to reveal what data they’ve collected about the online activities of the many…
Why the TSA Practices Could Result In Public Rebellion or a Terrorist Attack
Deirdre Walker was the Assistant Chief of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Police, spending 24 years as a police officer. Here she explains why the TSA’s inconsistent procedures may end in public rebellion and/or a terrorist attack. “Do I have the right to refuse this search?” This is a question I heard many times…
