During this presidential election, probably more so than ever before, politicians, social media and the stock market are deeply entwined. By a candidate simply tweeting out a thought, it may have consequences not only for […]
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Government Admits It Just Guesses When Putting People On The No Fly List
In a stunning revelation, the U.S. Department of Justice has admitted that the government’s no-fly list is based mainly on “predictive assessments” of potential threats rather than a history of criminality. Whether someone should be […]
Despite Court Rulings Illegal NSA Surveillance Programs Continue Unchecked
The National Security Agency (NSA) will continue with its controversial collecting and holding of American telephone records despite the program being ruled illegal by the court back in May. The NSA is openly dismissing a […]
Motel 6 Caught Uploading Guest Information To Police
In yet another example of pervasive spying on Americans by law enforcement and big corporations, the Providence Journal reports on a newly signed agreement between Motel 6 in Warwick, R.I. and the local police force. […]