Here’s How One German Artist Turned the Tables on the Surveillance State

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 18, 2015 In his project "Cached Landscapes," Florian Freier uses a service we're all familiar with to make an important statement about the ironies of spying in the digital age. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Jon Stewart Interviews Sen. Rand Paul About the NSA Phone Surveillance Program and More

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 27, 2015 Host Jon Stewart began Tuesday's "Daily Show" episode by offering his condolences to the NSA metadata collection program. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stop Logging Our Phone Calls

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 26, 2015 Once in a great while, House Republicans get it right. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Will Verizon’s $4.4 Billion Cash Purchase of AOL Mean for The Huffington Post?

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 12, 2015 The surveillance state-friendly communications giant declared Tuesday that it will acquire AOL with the goal of expanding its video offerings. But the acquisition of the onetime king of media comes with much more than just videos; it comes with one of the biggest left-leaning websites online, The Huffington Post. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Exposed: Secret TSA Checklist of ‘Suspicious’ Behavior

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 30, 2015 A Transportation Security Administration checklist obtained by The Intercept lists throat clearing, whistling and “exaggerated yawning” in airports as suspicious behavior. “Democracy Now!” speaks to The Intercept’s Cora Currier about the revelation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Robert Scheer: ‘Fear, Secrecy and Data Fuel America’s Modern Surveillance State’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 10, 2015 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer appeared on the radio program "This Is Hell!" on Saturday to discuss his new book, "They Know Everything About You." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Report to the City Commissioners: A Poem About Freedom and Privacy in the Surveillance Age

BLANK Jan 22, 2015 At a time when the surveillance state seems stronger than ever, award-winning poet David Wagoner reminds us that sometimes even the most regimented pursuits may lead to a freedom that can only be found in unexpected places . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton: I Don’t Give Snowden Credit for the Privacy Debate

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 5, 2014 The former secretary of state tells The Guardian in a video interview that if whistle-blower Edward Snowden is "serious" about joining the debate over "the tension between privacy and security," he can come home. "But that's his decision," she adds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Physicists Are Building an NSA-Proof Internet

Staff / Truthdig Apr 3, 2014 It’s long been the Holy Grail of communications: technology that not only maximizes privacy, but also reveals when a message has been intercepted or copied. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ukrainian Protests Persist Despite ‘Orwellian’ Surveillance, Violence

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jan 25, 2014 Clashes between the Ukrainian government and demonstrators continued Friday, despite President Viktor Yanukovych offering to give a little ground. The government's creative use of text messaging earlier in the week, not to mention violence, had something to do with the ongoing calls for regime change. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lavabit Owner’s Farewell Warning: Don’t Trust Your Data to American Companies

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 10, 2013 The owner and CEO of the secure email service reportedly used by Edward Snowden decided to shut down Thursday rather than help the U.S. spy on his customers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )