Why some are deciding to delete Uber after the refugee ban protests
Uber is being called a scab.
On Jan 29, 2017 by Chris Tognotti
Donald Trump’s immigration ban is already being challenged by lawyers, civil groups
Refugees are already being detained.
On Jan 28, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
ACLU wants you to pledge to protect civil liberties ahead of Trump’s inauguration
‘I do solemnly swear…’
On Jan 16, 2017 by David Gilmour
U.S. border begins asking foreign travelers for social media profiles
The decision has sparked concerns among civil rights groups.
On Dec 23, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Congressman pledges to fight Trump’s ‘unconstitutional crazy s**t’
Rep. Ted Lieu says the ‘resistance … begins now.’
On Nov 14, 2016 by Andrew Couts
Police face-recognition technology is racially biased, study finds
Face recognition software is under-regulated across the country.
On Oct 21, 2016 by David Gilmour
Dozens of police-spying tools remain after Facebook, Twitter crack down on Geofeedia
Geofeedia is out, but there are plenty of other surveillance platforms to choose from.
On Oct 11, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Encryption app Signal wins fight against FBI subpoena and gag order
Signal didn’t have the information the FBI wanted, but it fought back anyway.
On Oct 4, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Edward Snowden makes his case for a presidential pardon in NYC
‘Today, whistleblowing is democracy’s safeguard of last resort.’
On Sep 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Airbnb announces changes to combat discrimination
First steps include an instant booking feature and less-prominent profile images.
On Sep 8, 2016 by Lyz Lenz
Hillary Clinton backs controversial encryption commission in new tech-policy agenda
Hillary Clinton does not have an answer to the encryption question.
On Jun 28, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Why Congress is struggling to ban terrorism suspects from buying guns
The hot-button debate has new urgency after Orlando shooting.
On Jun 16, 2016 by Amrita Khalid
Chelsea Manning appeals ‘unjust’ 35-year sentence
‘No whistleblower in American history has been sentenced this harshly.’
On May 19, 2016 by Lauren Walker
Bans on ballot selfies violate the First Amendment—and common sense
We must remain vigilant against attacks on online speech—even in the voting booth.
On May 11, 2016
Justice Department brushes off senator’s claim that secret legal memo must be disclosed
The government called a U.S. senator’s argument ‘wholly erroneous.’
On May 6, 2016 by Eric Geller
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