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Social Justice

There Still Aren’t Enough Women Working in National Security. And That’s a Problem.

Last year, President Donald Trump signed a piece of legislation aimed at bringing gender inclusivity into the Department of State, but thus far there have been no tangible signs of progress.

Mariatu Santiago

News in Brief

NSA Surveillance Program Passes Senate

The bill is pending Trump's expected approval.

Candace Butera

News in Brief

In Government We Trust?

The making of the security state and what it means for the state of our security. By Daniel…

Pacific Standard Staff

News in Brief

Where’s the Evidence That Mass Surveillance Actually Works?

Officials are again pointing to the need for mass surveillance to take down terrorists. Here’s what we know about how well it works.

Lauren Kirchner

News in Brief

France Is Upset With the U.S. So Is the Rest of the World, Apparently

The latest Pew poll shows America has earned some less-than-favorable marks around the globe.

Wes Judd

News in Brief

Secret Memos Reveal Warrantless Surveillance of Internet Activity

The Obama administration has stepped up the National Security Agency's surveillance program on U.S. soil to search for signs of hacking.

Julia Angwin & Jeff Larson

News in Brief

So Are We Being Spied on Now or Not?

The Patriot Act is gone, sort of.

Kate Wheeling

Social Justice

This Week in Patriots

A round-up of news and research on all things patriots.

Max Ufberg

News in Brief

The Hidden Intelligence Breakdowns Behind the Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

After Edward Snowden, the government said its controversial surveillance programs had stopped a terrorist—David Coleman Headley. The claim is largely untrue.

Sebastian Rotella

Environment

Most Americans Don’t Mind Being on Candid Camera

The latest Pew survey shows that a majority of people actually approve of mass surveillance.

Gregory Ferenstein