After journalist James Rosen was called a “co-conspirator” by the government after reporting leaked information, could those who print Edward Snowden’s disclosures face prosecution? Continue reading

The poet and writer’s list spans four decades and includes fictional films and documentaries; some are classics, others are under-the-radar indies. Watch trailers and clips from each. Continue reading

The director of the Center for Science and Democracy says scientific research is a core part of our democracy that is under threat from corporations and sequestration cuts. Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, the Center’s director, explains how industry manipulates and undermines scientific research, and the challenges scientists face in the digital age. Continue reading

The executive director of the Project on Government Oversight says the AP case marks a new frontier in government overreach. Continue reading

Glenn Greenwald talks about the Boston bombings and government secrecy, and two political scholars explain who’s to blame for Congressional dysfunction. Continue reading

Columnist Glenn Greenwald explains what the Boston bombings and U.S. drone attacks have in common, and how secrecy leads to abuse of government power. Continue reading

Columnist Glenn Greenwald describes how, in the wake of the Boston bombings, people formed opinions about the world and government based on little information. Continue reading

While it’s a great testament to our nation’s progress to have stories about Will Smith’s talented kids and Obama’s smart girls, we need to make “ordinary” black kids a commonplace as well. Continue reading