Science & Technology
Human Progress: Not Inevitable, Uneven, and Indisputable
We haven't achieved utopia, but a new website documents the enormous progress humanity has made, especially over the last two centuries
Spying on the Line
A criminal case provides an opportunity to challenge the NSA's warrantless wiretapping.
Sebelius to Blame Healthcare.gov Problems on Private Contractors
Yes, of course, it's somebody else's fault
NSA Chief Denies Collecting Phone Records of European Citizens
Says that Edward Snowden is wrong
San Diego Police to File Charges Against Teen Sexters
A "teaching moment" where students learn that authorities are awful people
A Year After Sandy, Thousands Still Displaced
Many in New Jersey, New York still can't return home
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to End NSA Bulk Metadata Collection
Has bipartisan support, but is it enough?
Medicare Chief Apologizes For Botched Roll Out of Healthcare.gov, Promises It's "Fixable"
Looking forward, eyes closed
Apparently, Secret Surveillance of Powerful People Is What It Takes to Make Sen. Feinstein Worry
Now that it affects important people, she wants a full surveillance review
New Alzheimer's Risk Genes Discovered
Research conducted by international group of scientists
NSA Collected Information on 60 Million Spanish Phone Calls in One Month
According to documents leaked by Edward Snowden
A Rare Victory Against Health Care-Strangling Red Tape
With Obamacare coming into effect, things are going to get worse before they get better.
NSA Site Went Down for 11 Hours
They say it was an internal error, but hackers claim responsibility
British Police May Have Overreacted in 3D-Printed Gun Raid
Gun parts appear to actually be printer parts
Churchgoers May Have Been Exposed to Hep. A Via Communion
Bishop in North Dakota unknowingly contracted it while in Italy
