Civil Liberties
The Legal and Ethical Ramifications of Letting Police Kill Suspects With Robots
Dallas police used a bomb robot to kill a suspect in what was "essentially a jury-rigged version of a drone strike"—where do we go from here?
Democrats pissed off more than just Republicans with their House sit-in
The sit-in focused on a proposal to ban people on terrorism watchlists from purchasing firearms, a move that is opposed by civil liberties groups.
Have Democrats Found a Gun Control Fight They Can Actually Win?
They may have an unlikely ally in Donald Trump.
An Analysis of All the Shitty Laws Introduced By the NSW Government Since 2011
Another four police laws have been introduced to parliament. Each affect civil freedoms in various ways, and only aid the relentless quest to turn NSW into a soulless hellhole.
Supreme Court Approves Rule That Makes It Easier for FBI to Hack Millions of Computers
The high court has approved a rule change that would let local judges issue search warrants for access to computers located in any jurisdiction in the US.
Meet the Muslims Suing the Cops for Their Own Surveillance Records
The NYPD worked with the feds to spy on the Muslim community, and now it's trying to beat a lawsuit using a 40-year-old CIA secrecy doctrine.
Chelsea Manning Revealed How the US 'Insider Threat' Program Tries to Catch Whistleblowers
The soldier, who is currently serving a 35-year sentence for leaking classified information, obtained documents that show how the US is using profiling to prevent future leaks.
South Dakota Could Be the First State to Ban Trans Students from Bathrooms of Their Choice
South Dakota is expected to become a legal battleground if Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs a bill prohibiting transgender students from using bathrooms for the gender with which they identify.
China Hits Back at UN Criticism of Its Human Rights Record
The UN human rights chief said a crackdown that has targeted lawyers and rights advocates is a "very worrying pattern," and urged transparency in the case of the missing Hong Kong booksellers.
Ahead of French Debate on State of Emergency Extension, Rights Groups Warn of Abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have described violations committed under the state of emergency, introduced following the November 13 Paris attacks, just as the French government begins to push for a three-month extension.
Poland's Right-Wing Government Scares Europe by Going After the Media
The European Union is protesting a move by Poland's new government to muzzle the media, and possibly go in the authoritarian direction Hungary's already taken.
Yale Lecturer Whose Email to Students Ignited Debate Over Racial Issues Resigns
Erika Christakis sent an email in October about potentially offensive Halloween costumes that quickly set off a debate over political correctness and racial issues on college campuses.