Freedom of speech concerns emerge to revisit net neutrality with renewed government consideration
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.
On September 11th
What have we accomplished as a country since September 11th? Are we safer? I would not be able to answer that question.
5 Ways To Revolt Without Picking Up a Weapon
After direct challenges to authority are crushed, an undemocratic regime relies on apathy to clean-up remains of any meaningful dissent or ways to revolt
Julian Assange Campaigning for Australia House Election
Australia’s most unusual candidate Julian Assange campaigning for office while in London embassy
Edward Snowden Wins German Whistleblower Award
Controversial leaker of government secrets Edward Snowden wins German whistleblower award
Is DEA Spying Worse Than the NSA?
Potential new scandal erupting as hugely powerful DEA Spying accused on Americans in country
New York Times Refused to Destroy Snowden Documents
Government of England asked New York Times to destroy Snowden documents but was rebuffed
Australia Wikileaks Party Loses Key Politician
Leaker and whistleblower Julian Assange decries loss of key ally in his Australia Wikileaks Party
NSA Scandal Reveals Dark Side of Internet Use
Dark Side of Internet: Much of our everyday communications and intimate thoughts are secured in a glutted vat of zeroes and ones. My enemy is your enemy.
Whistleblower Snowden Deserves Support From Public
Fugitive whistleblower Snowden deserves support after he risked life to reveal US domestic spying