The TSA’s Technology Is Discriminating Against Trans People
The creator of the TSA's body-scanning tech says that a gender button is unnecessary and ineffective.
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Viewfinder: Hundreds of TSA Screeners and Agents Call in Sick at Airports as the Shutdown Continues
Passengers wait in a Transportation Security Administration line at John F. Kennedy International Airport on January 9th, 2019, in New York City.
Why an Invisible Gorilla Is a Security Threat
On “inattentional blindness” in security guards, and what to do about it.
What a Heist in Belgium Just Said about Blood Diamonds
Only eight to pull this job? Ocean’s eleven woulda’ been impressed. Last night, eight thieves cut a hole…
Yesteryear: One bright shining security-free moment at LAX
A few nights ago, a flight I was on arrived in Los Angeles late, with 15 minutes for…
The Politics of a European Pat-Down
Airport security in Europe tends to be more discreet than in the U.S. But an industry group wants to change that.
Hey TSA, Racial Profiling Doesn’t Work
Looking at the math behind profiling meant to nab terrorists, computer scientist William Press realized it may be less effective than purely random sampling.
The ePassport Revolution
How it happened, who will benefit, and how hard will it be to counterfeit these things.
Who Are You and What Did You Eat?
The voracious U.S. appetite for intel on casual tourists pushes the boundaries of privacy without necessarily keeping Americans safe.