R.I.P. Michael Hastings
Fearless journalist, dead at 33, was a humble truth-teller who challenged power
Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 12:42 AM UTC 59Media BuzzFeed, Rolling Stone
Media BuzzFeed, Rolling Stone
How cash secretly rules surveillance policy
Today's congressional hearing was a joke. The reason: Firms like Booz Allen bankroll and own Congress. Here's how
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 8:40 PM UTC 27Media Media Criticism, NSA
Does the government actually understand the 4th Amendment?
NSA argues that it has "probable cause" to surveil us at all times -- meaning we're all terrorist suspects. What?
Monday, Jun 17, 2013 2:50 PM UTC 79Politics Editor's Picks, NSA, The Guardian
Snowden deserves our sympathy
Government has too many of us convinced that the whistle-blower is somehow worse than the crimes he reports
Friday, Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 136Politics Edward Snowden, Twitter, Reuters
James Clapper must go
His attempts to mislead the nation -- and absurd claims afterward -- should get him fired and prosecuted
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 5:31 PM UTC 135Politics James Clapper, NSA
Put the NSA on trial
With potential perjury by top officials, and new questions about spying, let's stop assuming everything is legal
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 3:48 PM UTC 61Politics Richard Nixon, Barack Obama
Who are the real criminals in NSA case?
Whistle-blower Edward Snowden was simply doing what the government said: "If you see something, say something"
Monday, Jun 10, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 163Politics Edward Snowden, NSA
Stop likening NSA to a private company!
Yes, your credit card and phone companies have access to some personal data. But they have your permission VIDEO
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 11:14 PM UTC 40Media Video, CNN, White House
How powerful elites divide the rest of us
The split between political junkies and everyone else stifles meaningful activism. Here's how to break out of it
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 6:49 PM UTC 12Business activists, Activism, Politics
American exceptionalism is nothing to brag about
The U.S. can't guarantee its citizens healthcare -- but it can execute them without due process
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 75Business American Exceptionalism
General deals major blow to military’s superiority myth
America honors soldiers -- but often bashes other public servants. Now, a general questions that double standard
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 4:05 PM UTC 121Politics U.S. Military, Memorial Day
New data shows school “reformers” are full of it
Poor schools underperform largely because of economic forces, not because teachers have it too easy
Monday, Jun 3, 2013 4:30 PM UTC 300Politics Michelle Rhee, Education
Conservatives support background checks, too!
Washington's latest fact-free myth about the American people: Half the country opposes all forms of gun control
Friday, May 31, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 26Business Gun Control, background checks
Get rid of your cable TV package now!
I was afraid, too. Then I cut the cord, saved a ton and can still watch whatever I want. Here's how to do it
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:05 PM UTC 128Media MSNBC, msnbc_neg, Cable News
Obama’s dangerous blind spot on national security
The President's "comprehensive strategy" to keep us safe foolishly ignores all kinds of known dangers -- except one
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:00 PM UTC 37Politics Muslims, Islam, War on Terror
Memorial Day should also honor fallen police, firefighters and teachers
There are many ways to serve your country. Holiday should also include first responders, and others who died for us
Monday, May 27, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 170Politics Memorial Day, U.S. Military
There’s no substitute for government disaster relief
The Oklahoma tornado is just the latest reminder that we rely on the state to provide for us in our time of need
Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 41Business Oklahoma, tornado, Twister
Hickenlooper strikes major blow to death penalty
In Colorado, a moderate Governor temporarily halts an execution, raising huge questions about capital punishment
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 34All Salon John Hickenlooper
On freedom of speech, Obama-Nixon comparisons are apt
Comparing Benghazi and the IRS flap to Watergate is wrong, but on First Amendment issues this president disappoints
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 49Politics Barack Obama, Richard Nixon
Anyone regret slashing National Weather Service budget now?
With GOP-backed cuts to forecasting agency, experts warn future storms will go undetected and more lives lost
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 3:15 PM UTC 86Politics Editor's Picks
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David Sirota is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, magazine journalist and the best-selling author of the books "Hostile Takeover," "The Uprising" and "Back to Our Future." E-mail him at ds@davidsirota.com, follow him on Twitter @davidsirota or visit his website at www.davidsirota.com.
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