CIA have been spying on Senator Feinstein in relation to her staff’s torture investigations
Spying and Privacy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Spying and Privacy section concerns how these two issues impact freedom of speech and democracy in general. The modern technology we rely on has complicated the struggle to protect citizens from government overreach, especially following increased concerns of surveillance of domestic communications. Also see our entire section on Election Technology or our articles on Technology Dissidents like Eric Snowden and Julian Assange.
Aaron Swartz, Lawrence Lessig, and Copyright Infringement
Election reform is first love of Lawrence Lessig, and copyright was his friend’s: Aaron Swartz
Protests to Mark Anniversary of Aaron Swartz Death
Protesters to march against government’s mass surveillance on Aaron Swartz anniversary
Bernie Sanders: Is NSA Spying on Congress?
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders demands to know is NSA spying on Congress
Obama Should Pardon Whistleblower Edward Snowden
To pardon whistleblower Edward Snowden would help the US develop its spying laws and Obama can make it happen
Intelligence Review Sees Major NSA Spying Reform
White House Intelligence Review Task Force suggests surprisingly major NSA spying reforms excess
China Repression Impacts American Universities
Universities struggle building ties as pervasive China repression impacts American Universities and is increasingly troublesome for deep integration
Edward Snowden in Passionate Letter to Brazilian People
Letter to Brazilian people reflects country largely supportive of NSA leaker Edward Snowden who revealed US spying on Brazil leaders
NSA Spying on World of Warcraft Players
Players of world famous MMORPG video game are being monitored by America’s NSA spying on World of Warcraft worldwide according to new documents leaked to press
Tech Giants Demand End to Mass Domestic Spying
Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, AOL and LinkedIn take stand against mass domestic spying at NSA