Terrorism
1.1 Million People In U.S. Terrorism Database in 2013, Twice as Many as in 2010
There are just that many more terrorists now, right?
Is the US Abandoning Afghan Interpreters to Certain Death?
Afghan locals who helped the US were promised visas to America. They may be left behind to fight the Taliban on their own.
Human Rights Watch: 'All of the high-profile domestic terrorism plots of the last decade, with four exceptions, were actually FBI sting operations'
So says a new report from the human rights group.
Ground War Threatens as Rockets Fall and Israel Retaliates
Civilians targeted by both sides in latest violence.
The Vegas Shootings, the Bundy Ranch, and the Splits on the Radical Right
The dynamics of radical politics.
Feds Reanimate the Janet Reno–Era 'Domestic Terrorism Executive Committee'
A new focus on the home front
Obama 'Welcomes Debate on Terror' To Avoid Debate on Terror
One year after promising dialogue, his administration is silent.
White House: No More CIA Fake Vaccination Programs
Some blame the agency for contributing to the resurgence of polio.
Bill Maher's Un-Cool Muslim Bashing
His loose accusations undermine America's progress in protecting minorities.
Boston Marathon-Style Intrusive Security Has 'Institutionalized Fear'
If we treat everyday life as a permanent state of emergency, we render ourselves helpless and at risk.
Regulating Hateful Speech Won't Stop Hateful Crimes
Glenn Miller's long trail of bigotry and violence is not an argument for censoring speech—or for spying on people who have done nothing more than say ugly things.
Deputizing Everyone Doesn't Stop Terrorism, but Officials Keep Trying
We're generating an atmosphere of perpetual, low-level anxiety and excuses for official harassment.
"Security Is Always a Choice Between Different Sets of Risk"
Politico profiles the maverick security specialist Bruce Schneier.
Did the Culture that Feeds the Drug War Help Lead to Boston Bombing?
If the police hadn't botched the investigation of the murder of some drug dealers, would the bombing have even happened?
