Partisan confrontations as Congress debates funding for spying after NSA scandal
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.
Washington Critical of Everyone But Itself in Snowden Affair
Criticizing China for letting Snowden Affair go is like blaming the fireman for the smoke detector without batteries
Guess who’s subsidizing the NSA’s spying on Americans?
American taxpayers flip the bill subsidizing the NSA domestic spying. This revelation comes from Representative Edward Markey (D-MA).
Casting Doubt on Internet’s Role in Democracy
Author claims the Internet’s role in democracy has potential to do great harms to personal freedom
Secret NSA PRISM Spying Reauthorized in Private
Massive operation involved in PRISM spying reauthorized in secret court under White House watch
The evolution of revolution and Occupy Wall Street
evolution of revolution: Occupy Wall Street was a preview of much broader revolution now underway
What is the Position of Congress on NSA Scandal?
Congress on NSA Scandal continues to unfold amid uncertain support in Congress in both parties
10 requests for the NSA to make me feel better about them
After digesting we were living with our very own Big Brother I decided to make a list of requests for the NSA
California Businesses Feel Threatened by NSA Scandal
The NSA scandal has harmed international reputation of exporting businesses like Silicon Valley technology as California businesses feel threatened
Who’s ultimately to blame for spying — the NSA or the CEO?
DC politicians continue to criticize and blame other nations instead of taking responsibility for Snowden leaks.