The UK prime minister directly ordered the interrogation of David Miranda.

Even more horrible, the head of the Liberal Democrats supported the pretext for destroying the Guardian's disk drives.

Government Works Fine, Just Not For You (i.e., non-plutocrats).

Using the Boston bombings as a pretext, the National Football League now prohibits fans from bringing in suitcases, fanny packs, even a thermos.

If I couldn't bring my computer in, that rules me out.

I'd never want to go to a football game, so this does not affect me, not directly. But the dangerous current will threaten everyone.

Miranda's Rights: How Europe Can Learn from Latin America's Independence.

Six Questions Journalists Should Ask Barack Obama When He Visits (Enter Your Country Name Here).