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Jan 8, 2025

Who is Kash Patel?

What to know about Trump's Nominee for FBI Director
What to know about Trump's Nominee for FBI Director
A photo of Kash Patel.
A photo of Kash Patel.
Jan 8, 2025

"I Thought That Death Was Imminent"

Immigrants' Rights
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Darién Gap, to seek asylum in the U.S. Today, he’s ready to tell his story.
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Darién Gap, to seek asylum in the U.S. Today, he’s ready to tell his story.
Two hands holding water, creating ripples on the surface below.
Two hands holding water, creating ripples on the surface below.
Dec 26, 2024

Who is Pete Hegseth?

What to know about Trump’s secretary of defense nominee and his stance on civil liberties.
What to know about Trump’s secretary of defense nominee and his stance on civil liberties.
A photo of Pete Hegseth.
A photo of Pete Hegseth.
Dec 24, 2024

Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good

Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.
Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.
Binary code on a screen.
Binary code on a screen.
Dec 17, 2024

Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond

Privacy & Technology
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
Madison Square Garden, NY Rangers facade.
Madison Square Garden, NY Rangers facade.
Dec 16, 2024

Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives

Criminal Justice
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
A hand taking harm reduction supplies for addicts from the middle of 3 bins.
A hand taking harm reduction supplies for addicts from the middle of 3 bins.