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Mar 27, 2017

President Trump’s Campaign Promises Stick With Us — They Should Stick With Him, Too

President Trump’s Campaign Promises Stick With Us — They Should Stick With Him, Too

Mar 23, 2017

The Government Is 'Incidentally' Sucking Up Tens of Millions of Americans’ Communications a Year, and It’s a Privacy Nightmare

The Government Is 'Incidentally' Sucking Up Tens of Millions of Americans’ Communications a Year, and It’s a Privacy Nightmare

Mar 21, 2017

Why Muslim Ban 2.0 Combined With the Possible Repeal of Obamacare Would Make Americans Sicker

Why Muslim Ban 2.0 Combined With the Possible Repeal of Obamacare Would Make Americans Sicker

Mar 15, 2017

Trump Is Considering Expanding Killing Powers Abroad. The Consequences for Civilians Will Be Disastrous.

Trump Is Considering Expanding Killing Powers Abroad. The Consequences for Civilians Will Be Disastrous.

Mar 9, 2017

In a First, the Trump Administration Moves to Invoke Secrecy Claims in Torture Lawsuit

In a First, the Trump Administration Moves to Invoke Secrecy Claims in Torture Lawsuit

Mar 7, 2017

I Was a Muslim Teen Under NYPD Surveillance. But Now I Have More Hope Than Ever.

I Was a Muslim Teen Under NYPD Surveillance. But Now I Have More Hope Than Ever.

Mar 6, 2017

Revised Settlement Means Even Stronger Protection From NYPD Surveillance for New York’s Muslims

Revised Settlement Means Even Stronger Protection From NYPD Surveillance for New York’s Muslims

Mar 5, 2017

Trump's Wiretapping Accusations: Here's What the Government Can Actually Do

Trump's Wiretapping Accusations: Here's What the Government Can Actually Do

Feb 21, 2017

We Must Rein in President Trump’s Spying Powers

We Must Rein in President Trump’s Spying Powers

Feb 19, 2017

The 75th Anniversary of E.O. 9066 Is a Solemn Reminder to Fight Back Against the Trump Administration’s Fearmongering

The 75th Anniversary of E.O. 9066 Is a Solemn Reminder to Fight Back Against the Trump Administration’s Fearmongering