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Why Privacy Matters Even if You Have ‘Nothing to Hide’

Why Privacy Matters Even if You Have ‘Nothing to Hide’

When the government gathers or analyzes personal information, many people say they’re not worried. “I’ve got nothing to hide,” they declare. “Only if you’re doing something wrong should you worry, and then you don’t deserve to keep it private.”

Why ‘I Have Nothing to Hide’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance

Why ‘I Have Nothing to Hide’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance

Those in power will essentially have what they need to punish anyone they’d like, whenever they choose, as if there were no rules at all.

Anarchism/Minarchism: Is a Government Part of a Free Country?

Anarchism/Minarchism: Is a Government Part of a Free Country?

Libertarians of course believe in the free market. But how far can one take the free market?

From hope to fear: the broken promise of Barack Obama

From hope to fear: the broken promise of Barack Obama

For 10 years, Paul Harris has been the Observer’s US reporter. He reflects on the President’s progress from soaring rhetoric to scandal

Ron Paul: Obama’s Syria Policy Looks A Lot Like Bush’s Iraq Policy

Ron Paul: Obama’s Syria Policy Looks A Lot Like Bush’s Iraq Policy

Obama thinks US must begin to arm the rebels fighting to overthrow the Syrian government.

Videos

CNN: Big Drop In Obama’s Approval Rating

CNN: Big Drop In Obama’s Approval Rating

President Obama’s approval rating dropped eight points since May.

Process for Government Assassination Of U.S. Citizens

Process for Government Assassination Of U.S. Citizens

Can the office of the President play the role of judge, jury and executioner when it comes to terror suspects, even U.S. Citizens?

NSA Leaks: Obama Officials Caught Lying To Congress

NSA Leaks: Obama Officials Caught Lying To Congress

Members of Congress are calling for investigations and the prosecution of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Edward Snowden: The Whistleblower Behind The NSA Surveillance Revelations

Edward Snowden: The Whistleblower Behind The NSA Surveillance Revelations

The individual responsible for one of the most significant leaks in US political history is Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old former technical assistant for the CIA

Glenn Greenwald Rips MSNBC Hosts Over NSA Whitehouse Talking Points

Glenn Greenwald Rips MSNBC Hosts Over NSA Whitehouse Talking Points

Guardian reporter Glenn Greenwald, who broke the stories on the NSA’s phone and internet surveillance programs speaks with Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.

World News / Politics

Obama Administration Starting to Directly Fund Rebels, Assad Forces Showing Success in Syria

Obama Administration Starting to Directly Fund Rebels, Assad Forces Showing Success in Syria

On Monday, the White House was set for State Dept., military and CIA officials to discuss arming or involving the US more in Syria.

Afghan President Calls Out US Policy, Asks Why There is More Radicalism Since War on Terror – Blowback

Afghan President Calls Out US Policy, Asks Why There is More Radicalism Since War on Terror – Blowback

Addressing the US-Islamic World Forum in Qatar, Afghan President Hamid Karzai centered his speech on the Afghanistan war.

President Obama issues new Executive Order expanding economic sanctions on Iran

President Obama issues new Executive Order expanding economic sanctions on Iran

On June 3, President Barack Obama signed a new Executive Order expanding economic and financial sanctions against Iran.

Over 2 Million Protest Against Monsanto Worldwide

Over 2 Million Protest Against Monsanto Worldwide

March Against Monsanto protesters say they wanted to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food and the food giants that produce it.

Hamas, Fatah agree to form unity government in three months

Hamas, Fatah agree to form unity government in three months

The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have announced that they have set a three-month timetable to form a unity government and hold elections.

Humor

Women Take Joe Biden’s Advice To ‘Buy A Shotgun’ Instead of AR-15 (Funny)

Women Take Joe Biden’s Advice To ‘Buy A Shotgun’ Instead of AR-15 (Funny)

A parody video showing women taking Joe Biden’s “buy a shotgun!” advice illustrates the difference between shooting a shotgun and an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle.

Fact Checking ‘Nullification’ Discussion On Stephen Colbert

Fact Checking ‘Nullification’ Discussion On Stephen Colbert

It would be nice if the media would stop perpetuating lies, but that seems unlikely to happen any time soon.

Gun Control For Gangsters

Gun Control For Gangsters

Gun Control For Gangsters

Obamalogic – Gun Control

Obamalogic – Gun Control

Obamalogic.Supports civilian uprisings in Lybia,Syria and Egypt.Asks why any civilian would need an “assault” rifle.

Barack ‘Drone Bomber’ Obama Wears His Nobel Peace Prize

Barack ‘Drone Bomber’ Obama Wears His Nobel Peace Prize

“I don’t always order drone strikes against children, but when I do I make sure i’m wearing my Nobel Peace Prize.”

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Why Privacy Matters Even if You Have ‘Nothing to Hide’

Why Privacy Matters Even if You Have ‘Nothing to Hide’

June 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

When the government gathers or analyzes personal information, many people say they’re not worried. “I’ve got nothing to hide,” they declare. “Only if you’re doing something wrong should you worry, and then you don’t deserve to keep it private.”

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77% Do Not Trust Television News

77% Do Not Trust Television News

June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

One would think that 77% lacking trust in television news is a staggering number. Yet it is actually an improvement over last year’s results of 79%

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CNN: Big Drop In Obama’s Approval Rating

CNN: Big Drop In Obama’s Approval Rating

June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

President Obama’s approval rating dropped eight points since May.

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Why ‘I Have Nothing to Hide’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance

Why ‘I Have Nothing to Hide’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance

June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Those in power will essentially have what they need to punish anyone they’d like, whenever they choose, as if there were no rules at all.

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Anarchism/Minarchism: Is a Government Part of a Free Country?

Anarchism/Minarchism: Is a Government Part of a Free Country?

June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Libertarians of course believe in the free market. But how far can one take the free market?

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From hope to fear: the broken promise of Barack Obama

From hope to fear: the broken promise of Barack Obama

June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

For 10 years, Paul Harris has been the Observer’s US reporter. He reflects on the President’s progress from soaring rhetoric to scandal

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Ron Paul: Obama’s Syria Policy Looks A Lot Like Bush’s Iraq Policy

Ron Paul: Obama’s Syria Policy Looks A Lot Like Bush’s Iraq Policy

June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Obama thinks US must begin to arm the rebels fighting to overthrow the Syrian government.

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Obama Administration Starting to Directly Fund Rebels, Assad Forces Showing Success in Syria

Obama Administration Starting to Directly Fund Rebels, Assad Forces Showing Success in Syria

June 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

On Monday, the White House was set for State Dept., military and CIA officials to discuss arming or involving the US more in Syria.

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Freedomworks Challenges Senator Lindsey Graham To Give Up His Passwords

Freedomworks Challenges Senator Lindsey Graham To Give Up His Passwords

June 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

At a press conference today FreedomWork Pres. Matt Kibbe challenged Sen. Lindsey Graham to turn over his email password.

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Process for Government Assassination Of U.S. Citizens

Process for Government Assassination Of U.S. Citizens

June 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

Can the office of the President play the role of judge, jury and executioner when it comes to terror suspects, even U.S. Citizens?

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