On AlterNet: surveillance
Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "surveillance"
Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. July 16, 2009.
In a Wall Street Journal Op-ed, Yoo accuses inspectors general of engaging in the "politics of recrimination." But he doesn't deny their accusations.
Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. April 21, 2009.
Two FBI workers allegedly used surveillance equipment to spy on girls as they tried on prom gowns at a charity event at a West Virginia mall.
John Byrne, Raw Story. April 8, 2009.
In a legal filing on Friday, Obama lawyers claimed the government is shielded from lawsuits by a 'sovereign immunity' clause in the Patriot Act.
Emptywheel, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 23, 2008.
An area that has been neglected recently is that of the illegal wiretapping and surveillance policies. That needs to change.
Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK. September 8, 2008.
Although Bob Woodward doesn't mention it in his book, the true aim of the U.S. has been to figure out Baghdad's real relationship with Iran.
Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now!. August 18, 2008.
With 300,000 security cameras in Beijing alone, China is at the forefront of the surveillance boom -- and U.S. corporations are reaping the profits.
Elizabeth Holtzman, The Nation. July 7, 2008.
Impeachment is a critical way to curb executive power gone amok. Without public support, presidents will continue to abuse their authority.
Aziz Huq, The Nation. June 21, 2008.
On fundamental matters of privacy and accountability, the new FISA Amendments Act reduces the separation of powers to a check-the-box exercise.
Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. June 17, 2008.
Crimefighters paralyzed by information overload.
Liliana Segura, AlterNet. April 10, 2008.
News that the Bush administration threw out the Fourth Amendment after 9/11 is a sobering reminder of the lawlessness of its spying program.
Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. January 29, 2008.
If only the government would warn you when it was recording your conversations, like Google.
Elliot Cohen, Truthdig. January 28, 2008.
Amid grave predictions of a "horrendous" cyber-attack, the NSA is gearing up to watch what you do online.
Ari Melber, The Nation. January 16, 2008.
Facebook's growing dominance reflects a society that is increasingly complacent with spying.
Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. December 11, 2007.
What safeguards exist to make sure highlights of YOUR ass are not making it onto the most viewed list on YouTube?
Ellen Goodman, Washington Post Writers Group. November 9, 2007.
New technologies are allowing parents to take watching their children to creepy, new heights.
Robert Parry, Consortium News. November 6, 2007.
Hillary Clinton has been subject to regular surveillance by Bush's Executive Branch -- and history suggests that it might be used against her in the coming election.
Brian Beutler, Media Consortium. October 24, 2007.
A revolving door between the telecommunications industry and federal government ensures that the doors to your personal privacy are wide open.
John Dean, FindLaw.com. October 20, 2007.
The case against expanding surveillance powers for a White House that's already out of control.
Naomi Klein, The Nation. August 28, 2007.
Political protesters are now being videotaped under the guise of ensuring their legal right to be seen and heard. What happens when surveillance is billed as the new participatory democracy?
Aziz Huq, TheNation.com. August 9, 2007.
The Bush Administration has successfully forced on Congress a law that largely authorizes open-ended surveillance of Americans' overseas phone calls and e-mails. How did they do it?
Mark Pike, Campus Progress. July 25, 2007.
How your iPhone service provider has cooperated with illegal eavesdropping.
Frances Madeson, TomPaine.com. May 23, 2007.
Think surveillance is for terrorists? Think again. Under the terms of the Patriot Act, a ton of your personal and financial information may already be in the FBI's database.
Barbara O'Brien, AlterNet: PEEK. January 17, 2007.
Alberto Gonzales thinks the courts should defer to the White House.
