There is no doubt that the Visa Waiver Program merits a national discussion free from partisan politics. Terrorists have already used the VWP to gain access to soft targets. Whether additional security measures would have prevented their entry is the $64 million question. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Recent U.S. history paints a clear picture of abuses by law enforcement and intelligence agencies, often with the approval of politicians. Despite paternalistic assurances that Americans have no reason to fear their own government, caution is warranted. <\/p>\n
T.A. Ridout <\/p>\n
Global Politics, Economics, and Society from an American Perspective <\/p>\n
In his latest article for The Intercept, Glenn Greenwald takes a highly critical look at a story by NPR's counterterrorism correspondent, Dina Temple-Raston, which aired on Morning Edition earlier this month. <\/p>\n
Democracy Now! <\/p>\n
Independent, weekday news hour, anchored by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzlez <\/p>\n
co-authored by Tom Malatesta, CEO, Ziklag Systems For those focused on the subject matter, yesterday's Tweet fest from TeamAndIRC and Blackphone was ... <\/p>\n
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