Ron Wyden

Can a liberal wonk save the Senate?

Ron Wyden believes sequestration is a blessing in disguise, giving Congress a chance to reevaluate its priorities

Joe Conason, AlterNet Monday, May 20, 2013 6:17 PM UTC
Politics AlterNet, Senate, Oregon, Ron Wyden

The focus has been on drones. But the real question is whether targeted killings by other means occur in the U.S.

Marcy Wheeler Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 3:00 PM UTC 19
Politics Drones, Drone Attacks

Some members of Congress call for more oversight, while others defend the program unconditionally

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Feb 11, 2013 6:19 PM UTC
Politics Ron Wyden, Drones, John Brennan

In the logic of perma-war, "imminent threat" is everywhere and drone attacks on Americans are no problem

Andrew O'Hehir Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 5:00 PM UTC 80
News Drones, John Brennan

Sen. Ron Wyden wrote to the CIA director nominee to express "dismay" and ask for greater transparency

Natasha Lennard Monday, Jan 14, 2013 9:32 PM UTC
News Drones, CIA, Shadow War

The renewed FISA allows for warrantless U.S. surveillance of foreign citizens with information in the cloud

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Jan 10, 2013 2:53 PM UTC
Technology FISA, EU, Privacy, The Cloud

Despite concerns by fellow Democrats and civil libertarians, the senator says there's ample oversight on spying

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 9:05 PM UTC
News Ron Wyden, D-Ore.