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One Year Later: Still, No Place to Hide
There's no denying that Edward Snowden's actions have changed the political landscape surrounding the surveillance state. Unfortunately, at this very moment, the national security statists are preparing to toast each other in victory for [...]
Remembering 25 years since iconic Tank Man
Today marks the 25th anniversary of when the Chinese government sent the military to stop students protesting in Tiananmen Square. One of the most iconic images of the 20th Century was taken at that event. While the fate of the student who [...]
Senate Assaults First Amendment
Today, the United States Senate had a hearing with the Orwellian title "Examining a Constitutional Amendment to Restore Democracy to the American People." The hearing should have been called "Examining a proposal to deny First Amendment [...]
One Third of 18- to 34-year-olds living with parents
Nearly one-third of all 18-to 34-year-olds are living with their parents, a figure that has seen a dramatic increase in the past 7 years. From Business Insider: Those graduating are being confronted by a challenging job market, which eventually [...]
Harvard grad Sen. Chuck Schumer doesn't know author of Bill of Rights
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Harvard graduate, could use a lesson not only in history but in the First Amendment to the Constitution, you know, the document he swore to uphold and protect. The money quote from The Washington Times: I think [...]
IRS abuses: It did not start with the Tea Party
Those who think that the IRS's targeting of political organizations is a new phenomenon should read James Bovard's "The Sordid History of IRS Political Abuse." Bovard goes through the IRS's sordid history of targeting political opponents [...]
Exclusive: Purple Unicorns Discovered on Mars!
Surprisingly clear image of the alleged Purple Unicorn on Mars may be from the NASA rover. Well, we’re not really sure, but it would appear that Purple Unicorns have been discovered on Mars. Or at least, we think it’s possible that [...]
Teen confronts Nancy Pelosi on NSA spying
And the results aren't pretty.
Senate Armed Services Committee Violates Senate Rules to Preserve Secrecy
The Senate Armed Services Committee was so desperate to mark-up the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in secret they may have violated Senate Rules to do so. According to Roll-Call: Before the May 21 markup began, CQ Roll [...]