Whether the topic is drones, the NSA or New York’s stop-and-frisk–the entire nation is struggling to find its footing on the question of security vs. constitutional rights. While leading Republicans skirmish over the issue via the media, presumed Democratic frontrunner
(AP) Japanese activists sail near disputed islandsBy EMILY WANGAssociated PressIN THE EAST CHINA SEA Nearly two dozen Japanese nationalist activists and fishermen sailed on Sunday to a small group of islands at the center of a territorial dispute with China.
In response to Violations: I think the magnitude of these NSA programs is one of the things that makes people nervous about them, Greg. A 1% margin of error is more significant when you’re talking about 100 million intercepts and
(AP) 2 suspected US drones kill 9 militants in YemenBy AHMED AL-HAJAssociated PressSANAA, YemenTwo U.S. drone strikes killed a total of nine suspected al-Qaida militants Thursday, a Yemeni military official said, the sixth and seventh such attacks in less than
By ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Senate overwhelmingly confirmed James Comey on Monday to become FBI director, elevating the one-time Justice Department official who defied efforts by President George W. Bush’s White House to renew a program that allowed warrantless eavesdropping. Comey
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Jordan’s one year old Zaatari refugee camp: 150,000 Syrian refugees Israel agrees to prisoner release, as new Mideast peace talk talks begin U.S. drone strike kills 6 in Pakistan, despite opposition Jordan’s one year
Sen. Rand Paul’s office shot back at criticism from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie over the government’s sweeping surveillance operations. Christie had said Paul’s concerns over NSA spying and the government’s use of drones was “esoteric.” A top advisor to
DEER TRAIL, Colo. – The town board of Deer Trail, Colorado, will soon be voting on an ordinance that would create drone hunting licences and also offer bounties for unmanned aerial vehicles. A local resident, Philip Steel, drafted the ordinance
(AP) Al-Qaida branch confirms its No. 2 killed in YemenBy AHMED AL-HAJAssociated PressSANAA, YemenThe Yemen-based branch of al-Qaida confirmed on Wednesday that the group’s No. 2 figure, a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner, was killed in a U.S. drone strike. The
(AP) Navy to attempt 1st unmanned carrier landingBy BROCK VERGAKISAssociated PressNORFOLK, Va.The Navy will attempt to land a drone the size of a fighter jet aboard an aircraft carrier for the first time Wednesday, showcasing the military’s capability to have
A new poll shows that a majority of registered Hispanic voters believe any immigration legislation that becomes law should deal with border security and interior immigration law enforcement before legalization of America’s at least 11 million illegal aliens begins. “Among
While the Defense Department claims that military drone strikes are as precise as manned missions, a new study suggests that isn’t true. Larry Lewis, a research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses, and Sarah Holewinsk of the Center for
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday said Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was right to filibuster the Senate over the White House’s unanswered questions about its domestic use of drones. Speaking to Fox News’s Eric Bolling, Palin said it was
Washington (CNN) — FBI Director Robert Mueller acknowledged the law enforcement agency uses drone aircraft in the United States for surveillance in certain difficult cases. Mueller told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that drones are used by the FBI
Former domestic terrorist and liberal educator Bill Ayers may think Obama is a charming and likable but still wants him tried for war crimes. Ayers cited the president’s drone program and military campaigns in Afghanistan and other places. In a
On Wednesday, FBI Director Robert Mueller told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the agency was already using drones to monitor specific targets inside the United States. “Our footprint is very small,” Mueller said. “We have very few and have limited
Liberal lawmakers in Ireland have blasted the government for its fawning treatment of President Obama. Parliamentarian Clare Daly said that the government of Ireland had portrayed Ireland as “a nation of pimps, prostituting ourselves in return for a pat on
In response to Mueller: FBI Uses Drones for Domestic Surveillance: During a Senate Oversight Hearing on the FBI today, Director Mueller was asked by Senator Grassley if domestic drones were used on American soil. He responded that yes, they were
During a Senate Oversight Hearing on the FBI today, Director Mueller was asked by Senator Grassley if domestic drones were used on American soil. He responded that yes, they were used. But, “in a very very minimal way. Very seldom.”
I’ve been thinking that the NSA “surveillance state” story disturbs many people because it runs counter to our presumptions of innocence and privacy. We understand that citizens should not be punished as criminals without due process. We also think well-meaning
If the name Laura Poitras sounds familiar to readers of The Washington Post, it could be because they have seen her documentaries critical of the U.S. war on terror tactics. The liberal filmmaker made the jump from film to print
In a Gallup tracking poll released Tuesday, former-President George W. Bush currently stands with a favorability rating of 49%, compared to 46% who see the 43rd president unfavorably. Meanwhile, another Gallup poll shows President Obama with only a 47% approval
Mike Herrera, the lead singer of the punk band MxPx, has tattoos–a lot of tattoos. In fact, he’s got a giant bald eagle inked across his entire back, which means he’s sort of a fan of America. Mike’s not necessarily
A report issued by NBC News’ Open Channel says the CIA did not always know who is was targeting with drone strikes over a 14 month period. According to the report, about 25% of those killed by drones in Pakistan
You remember near the end of the Monty Python flick, The Meaning of Life— that scene featuring Mr. Creasote? He’s the morbidly obese freak who gorges on food, until finally, after eating a mint offered by the waiter, completely explodes, sending
