Science & Technology
Do the Zazi and Headley Arrests Prove the Power of NSA Total Surveillance?
Sorry, Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Rogers, it's not even close.
So Whatever Happened to Qwest? An Object Lesson in Resisting Government Surveillance
CEO is imprisoned over insider trading. He says it's because they wouldn't play ball with the NSA.
Growing Use of Encryption Software Likely To Hamper Surveillance
The software is available and increasingly easy to use
Shenzhou-10 Docks With Tiangong-1 Space Lab
Astronauts to remain there 12 days to make repairs
The Executive Branch Is Growing More Powerful at Democracy's Expense
We still have a democracy in America. It's just not connected to anything.
Lawrence Lessig: Internet Code Needs To Be Privacy-Centered
Or else the government wins
The NSA Scandal Violates the Lessons of Our History and Our Constitution
We're tumbling down a slippery slope.
3 Reasons the 'Nothing to Hide' Crowd Should Be Worried About Government Surveillance
Most people think the federal government would have no interest in them, but many discover to their horror how wrong they are
Obama Stands Behind Intel Chief
Administration insists Congress was fully informed about phone data gathering, despite claims otherwise
GIrl in Center of Lung Transplant Controversy Heading into Surgery
Had been denied adult lungs under current guidelines because she's too young
Guns Are Self-Defense Tools; 72-Year-Old Grandmother Fends Off Intruder
A bat's just not the same
Twitter, Microsoft Join Calls to Reveal More Data Request Information
Want to provide the public with more detail
Why Libertarians Have Better Things to Worry About Than the NSA
Neither terrorism nor the NSA are the greatest threats to American liberty.
Researchers: Drug War Censors Science
Bans on marijuana, other substances, hampers medical research
Snowden to Remain in Hong Kong, if He's Allowed
In an interview, says "I am not here to hide from justice; I am here to reveal criminality."
South African President Says Mandela is Responding to Treatment
Nobel Peace Prize winner and former South African President is being treated for a lung infection
Should We Patent Human Genes?
The Supreme Court ponders the intersection of biology and intellectual property
Tech Firms Seeking Data Request Transparency
Google, Facebook and Microsoft want the US Government to let them disclose security requests for handing over data
Google Begs to Be Allowed More Transparency on NSA Data Requests
Wants to preserve their "Don't Be Evil" motto