How to Spy on a President

On the legal and ethical scope of surveillance.

Obama’s NSA Reforms, One Year Later

The “nothing to see here” tone of a recent intelligence report shows Obama is not concerned about our civil liberties. That is why we should be.

Don’t Lose Track: Here’s What’s Going On with the NSA

The newest report sees nothing illegal about warrantless collection of Americans’ international calls and e-mails.

Don’t Lose Track: Here’s What’s Going On with the NSA

The newest report sees nothing illegal about warrantless collection of Americans’ international calls and e-mails.

The NSA’s Backdoor Search Loophole

In the post-Snowden world, it is hard to imagine a more consequential fork in the road.

Oversight Lite

If we already know the government violated the law, the fact that its actions were subject to oversight does not excuse the violation.

Who Says the NSA’s Metadata Collection Is Legal?

On the limitations of secret judicial review.

Rethinking the War on Terror

President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism strategy fell short on substance.

Martial Flaw

Why Tsarnaev is not an enemy combatant.

Unchecked and Unbalanced

Taking Issue with Jack Goldsmith

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