Rand Paul tells Jon Stewart that the GOP is hypocritical about liberty
Paul had harsh words for both major political parties.
On May 27, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
How ‘echo chambers’ lead to government inaction on climate change
Members of Congress only hear what they want to hear.
On May 26, 2015 by Aaron Sankin
NSA-reform bill fails in the Senate with key Patriot Act provisions on the line
Things just got interesting.
On May 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
USA Freedom Act vote comes down to the wire as senators wrangle support
The White House says there’s only one option: Pass the bill.
On May 22, 2015 by Eric Geller
Jimmy Kimmel shows the Capitol Police how not to lose their guns in bathrooms
It’s much harder than it looks.
On May 22, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
Sen. Chris Murphy just used ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ in a floor speech because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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On May 21, 2015 by Eric Geller
Rand Paul ends 10-hour Patriot Act filibuster as legislative deadline nears
As Paul talked, controversial government surveillance powers were on the verge of expiring.
Sen. Rand Paul is ‘filibustering’ the Patriot Act
Can he beat his previous speech record of 13 hours?
On May 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron, Eric Geller
John Oliver’s chicken-farming rant will make you hate ‘chickenf**ker’ congressmen
Oliver exposes the secret victims of the chicken farming industry: the farmers themselves.
On May 18, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
House passes USA Freedom Act to strip NSA of controversial spying powers
Whether the bill can pass the Senate, though, is far from clear.
On May 13, 2015 by Eric Geller
New bill would dramatically improve the transparency of America’s spy budget
The overall number is already public, but these lawmakers say that’s not enough.
Senate Democrats deal crushing blow to TPP
It’s not over. But for now, this is bad news for the TPP.
On May 12, 2015 by Kevin Collier
Major privacy groups push for passage of the End Warrantless Surveillance Act
Both conservative and liberal groups think this is the best way to reign in the NSA.
On May 11, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senators demand CIA director admit he lied in computer-hacking scandal
‘In our judgment your handling of this matter has undermined that confidence.’
On May 8, 2015 by Eric Geller
Top House Republican wants NSA case appealed to Supreme Court
House Intel Chairman wants ‘further consideration of this matter by the courts.’
On May 7, 2015 by Eric Geller
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