Weapons of War on our Streets: A Guide to the Militarization of Police
A claim often made by those attempting to pass more gun control legislation is that all they’re trying to do is get the “weapons of war off our streets.” But it’s simply untrue that “weapons of war” are available to the general public. You’d last about three...
The TSA’s Security Theater Timeline
Following the attacks of September 11th, Congress passed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), creating the Transportation Security Agency (TSA). The TSA replaced private security screening companies with one government agency. Since then, air travelers...
Right to Know: A Historical Guide to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Information has taken on a whole new meaning in the digital age, a time when sensitive data is either too easily accessible or not accessible enough. This issue of access to information encompasses fundamental human rights – specifically the freedom of speech as well...