Their tactics to force construction of data centers even against significant opposition from local communities have become increasingly forceful and hostile.
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Revealed: ACLU Obtains IRS Email Privacy Memos
Newly released documents show that in recent years, the Internal Revenue Service has claimed American Internet users "do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy" when it comes to their emails being snooped on.
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The Anti-Drone Movement Takes Flight
With drones seemingly more in the public’s conscience than ever, anti-drone activists have just launched their most ambitious campaign to date.
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Google Takes on Rare Fight Against National Security Letters
Google has filed a rare petition to challenge an ultra-secret national security letter issued by the government to obtain private data about one or more of its users.
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Killings and Repression Spark Revolt in Brooklyn
The March 9 killing of 16-year-old Kimani Gray in Brooklyn has unleashed a torrent of outrage about police brutality and racism in New York City.
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Hearts, Minds and Dollars: Condolence Payments in the Drone Strike Age
One measure of accountability for the U.S. covert drone wars is acknowledging civilian casualties and compensating families for their losses, but recent history in Iraq and Afghanistan shows that isn’t always simple.
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In March, Worldwide Protests Gained Momentum
Global demonstrations in March turned out hundreds of thousands of protesters, raising oppositional voices against austerity measures, police violence, school closures and ecocidal legislation.
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Revealed: How Homeland Security Spies on Peaceful Demonstrations and Activists
Government documents obtained through FOIA requests reveal that the Department of Homeland Security conducts daily monitoring of peaceful, lawful protests as a matter of policy.
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CIA's Drone Program in Pakistan Began with Assassination Deal
A new report reveals that an assassination deal paved the way for the CIA's drone program in Pakistan.
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Can Local Lawmakers Stop The Spread Of Drones?
Two New York Assemblymen have introduced bills that would sharply limit the use of drones by law enforcement agencies in the state.
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The NRA's Plan For Our Schools: More Guns
The NRA introduced “model legislation” for placing armed guards in schools, a process which will rely on the same background checks the organization vehemently opposes.
