That's because they are. And I recently appeared on the Enemy of the [Surveillance] State Podcast to talk about it. (more…)
Read moreFighting the Surveillance State in My Own Backyard – Interview on Scott Horton Show
I recently appeared on the Scott Horton show to talk about the lawsuit the city of Lexington, Kentucky, filed against me over an open records request, and how local efforts can put a dent in the ever-expanding federal surveillance state. (more…)
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #44: Big Brother and the Effects of the Surveillance State
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I share a personal story that demonstrates the very real impact of the surveillance state on everyday behavior. Since the Edward Snowden revelations, Americans have become much more aware of the ever-growing surveillance state. But they don't really seem to care. Many..
Read moreThe Federal Government Fails to Stop Federal Government Spying…Again
Federal courts once again failed to protect Americans from ubiquitous NSA spying. On Friday, US District Judge T.S. Ellis III dismissed a suit against the NSA brought by the ACLU on behalf of Wikimedia, the parent company that publishes Wikipedia. The judge held the company lacks standing to sue because it cannot definitively prove the..
Read morePodcast: Cops Support NSA Spying
In episode 5 of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about law enforcement support for NSA spying. (more…)
Read moreMaharrey Testifies Before Alaska Senate Committee on Bill to Take On NSA Spying
Following is my testimony before the Alaska Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee in support of SB13, a bill that would would ban "material support or resources" to the NSA. Last year, the Alaska Senate passed a powerful resolution condemning NSA spying and proclaiming that the Alaska State Legislature “will not assist the federal government..
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