Defying Courts and Critics, Obama Moves to Resurrect NSA’s Phone Dragnet
Following passage of USA Freedom Act, Obama administration to ask secret court to reauthorize bulk phone data collections program. Nadia Prupis reports.
Tent Cities: Can We Do Better?
R.V. Murphy considers why tent cities have too long been better than nuthin’ in Seattle.
Running with the Chamber
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has announced its endorsements for the 2015 Seattle City Council races. Who’s now toxic? Jeff Stevens reports.
“Historic Tactical Win Against Surveillance” as USA Freedom Act Fails in Senate
By rejecting the USA Freedom Act, the U.S. Senate makes way for stronger NSA reforms, privacy advocates say.
As Patriot Act Expiration Looms, Critics Hope for Sunset on Mass Surveillance
With a deadline for the USA Patriot Act fast approaching, Congress has little time to decide how to proceed—but the call to “sunset” the law is growing.
Ambition Is Bullshit
John Roderick wants to be a Seattle City Councilcritter. Jeff Stevens wants you to beware of Roderick’s nascent municipal ambition.
After NSA Ruling, Congress at Odds Over Mass Surveillance
Federal court ruled on Thursday that NSA mass surveillance program, which government justified through Patriot Act provisions, is illegal.
Foreclosure Crisis Fueled Dramatic Rise of Racial Segregation: Study
Displacement of black and Latino households was so dramatic, crisis should be seen as a ‘mass migration event’ says lead author of paper.
Is Green the New Black? The Dangers of the Eco-Consumer Movement
With everything from hybrid cars to “green” household cleaner, individuals are being sent the message that significant environmental issues can be tackled by shopping in the “right” way. But is this true? Caroline Harrison writes.
Scott Atran on Youth, Violent Extremism and Promoting Peace
On 23 April, 2015, Prof. Scott Atran addressed the UN Security Council, to our knowledge the first time an anthropologist has ever been asked to speak to this body.
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