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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "security"

Book Says Obama's Life Is at Risk

Book Says Obama's Life Is at Risk

Christopher Moraff, The Philadelphia Tribune. September 11, 2009.
Author Ronald Kessler warns that the rise in threats and inadequate govt. resources may be putting the commander in chief at risk.

Action Editorial: Why the Secret Service and FBI Must Investigate Threats Against Obama and Beef Up Security to Protect Him

Action Editorial: Why the Secret Service and FBI Must Investigate Threats Against Obama and Beef Up Security to Protect Him

Don Hazen, AlterNet. September 9, 2009.
With Obama the target of hate speech and over 30 death threats a day, the FBI needs to hear that it can't let budget shortfalls get in the way of the president's life.

House Passes American Clean Energy and Security Act

House Passes American Clean Energy and Security Act

David Waldman, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. June 26, 2009.
In a vote of 219-212, Democrats overrode GOP crowings and passed the controversial bill.

U! S! A! We're Number .... 15?

U! S! A! We're Number .... 15?

Dalton Conley, The Nation. March 16, 2009.
A new report shows that in terms of aggregate health, education, purchasing power, security and general well-being, the U.S. has been in decline.

The Costs of Empire: Can We Really Afford 1,000 Overseas Bases?

The Costs of Empire: Can We Really Afford 1,000 Overseas Bases?

David Vine, Foreign Policy in Focus. March 10, 2009.
Our overseas military bases are pushing the nation deeper into debt and making the United States and the planet less secure.

Our Worst Enemies Aren't Terrorists: Rethinking National Security on a Sinking Planet

Our Worst Enemies Aren't Terrorists: Rethinking National Security on a Sinking Planet

Chip Ward, Tomdispatch.com. March 3, 2009.
The chances of being affected by a terrorist attack are slim, but disruptions to our far-flung supply lines for food, water and energy are a reality.

Boom Times on the Border as Homeland Security State Grows

Boom Times on the Border as Homeland Security State Grows

Tom Barry, Americas Policy Program. February 20, 2009.
Residents are alternately bemused and angry at the border security buildup.

On the Road with Obama: Ramallah, West Bank

On the Road with Obama: Ramallah, West Bank

Jan McGirk, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. July 25, 2008.
"The rally organized by the local 'Israel for Obama' supporters was brief. There was no time to tell if Obama was charismatic or jet-lagged."

The Latest Spin From Voting Machine Makers: What Problems?

The Latest Spin From Voting Machine Makers: What Problems?

Dan Wallach, Freedom to Tinker. July 7, 2008.
At a Texas legislative hearing, manufacturers say scientists who studied their machines were not looking at "real world" issues.

TSA Recovers Over $1 Million in Loose Change From Airport Security Bins

TSA Recovers Over $1 Million in Loose Change From Airport Security Bins

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet: PEEK. July 1, 2008.
Small windfall for TSA, like finding lunch money in the couch cushions...

Networked Percolators at Risk of Distributed Denial-of-Coffee Attack

Networked Percolators at Risk of Distributed Denial-of-Coffee Attack

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. June 19, 2008.
Internet-connected espresso machine vulnerable to hackers.

How Water Has Become a National Security Issue

How Water Has Become a National Security Issue

Maude Barlow, YES! Magazine. June 6, 2008.
Water has become a key strategic security issue for the U.S. government and that has some very concerned.

Shrinking Glaciers and Rising Seas Affect Food and Security

Shrinking Glaciers and Rising Seas Affect Food and Security

Brad Knickerbocker, Christian Science Monitor. April 2, 2008.
It's becoming clear now that climate change may be altering the way people and governments think about water.

Climate Change: The World's Biggest Security Threat

Climate Change: The World's Biggest Security Threat

Nicole Itano, Christian Science Monitor. March 18, 2008.
Unchecked climate change could spark instability in energy-producing states and lead to the collapse of fragile states around the world.

Demography is Not Destiny -- But it Can Influence Women's Rights

Demography is Not Destiny -- But it Can Influence Women's Rights

Gib Clarke, RH Reality Check. March 5, 2008.
Family planning is an issue of human rights, but its vast other benefits -- including security, education and health -- shouldn't be overlooked.

In Iraq, Women Increasingly Targeted for Violence

In Iraq, Women Increasingly Targeted for Violence

IraqSloggerJuly 24, 2007.
One of the bright spots of Saddam Hussein's brutal rule was the full recognition of women's rights. Those days are long gone.

Diebold voting machine key copied from pic on Diebold website

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet: PEEK. January 25, 2007.
Or, unlock the vote with a mini bar key.

Government Spying Goes Global

Government Spying Goes Global

Maureen Webb, AlterNet. December 12, 2006.
The government is tracking your transactions to help find terror suspects -- a move that makes about as much sense as assigning guilt based on Google keyword searches.

100,000 contractors now in Iraq

100,000 contractors now in Iraq

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet: PEEK. December 7, 2006.
Ten times as many contractors as in first Gulf War.

Proof that Bush lies every day about Dems lack of security plan

Bob Geiger, AlterNet: PEEK. November 3, 2006.
The same Republicans who killed the Democratic plan now walk around saying the Democrats have no plan.

Hypocritical DeWine AWOL from Intelligence Committee

Bob Geiger, AlterNet: The Mix. October 10, 2006.
On talking tough, but not showing up

Security! Security! Security!

Melissa McEwan, AlterNet: PEEK. October 10, 2006.
Or not.

Exploring Christopher Columbus Day

Elias Lawless, WireTap. October 9, 2006.
Opinion: How might a federal holiday relate to U.S. support for Guatemala`s bid at the U.N. Security Council?