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US doesn't want Snowden mentioned in trials

vendredi 12 juin 2015 à 14:00

The US government, in trials of supposed terrorists, demands that defendants not mention the name Snowden, not raise issues of whether massive surveillance was used on them, and not accuse the government of entrapment.

Many of these cases are at least pretty close to entrapment.

The recordings they present in court may have been carefully selected to omit the conversations in which the FBI's agent led the defendant to join in the scheme (i.e., entrapped him).

Governments against encryption

vendredi 12 juin 2015 à 14:00

Governments of the World Agree: Encryption Must Die!

Americans want less economic inequality

vendredi 12 juin 2015 à 14:00

Most Americans want to reduce economic inequality. 68% want to raise taxes on million-dollar incomes.

Unlocked wireless networks

vendredi 12 juin 2015 à 14:00

Germany's law that bans unlocked wireless networks is being judged by the European Court of Justice.

Running wireless networks without a password is an important contribution to your community. What's more, it is the only way you can refuse to be conscripted as an enforcer in the War on Sharing. Even if it is illegal, it is your duty. Don't be afraid of the punishment; it won't kill you, and it is unlikely enough that your expected cost is tiny.

College rape accusations

vendredi 12 juin 2015 à 14:00

Several high-profile college rape accusations have fallen apart. What does this imply?