That's because they are. And I recently appeared on the Enemy of the [Surveillance] State Podcast to talk about it. (more…)
Read moreTechnocratic Tyranny and How to Stop It
A recent study revealed that the United States is the fourth-biggest violator of biometric privacy in the world. I recently appeared on the Corbett Report to talk about how the rising government use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance techniques threatens our privacy and what we can do about it. (more…)
Read moreSo…You Have Nothing to Hide?
Whenever I talk about government surveillance, there is always "that guy" who claims if I'm not doing anything illegal I shouldn't be concerned about it. Well, I am concerned about it. I explain why in this short video. WATCH
Read moreIowa Nullifies the U.S. Supreme Court: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #122
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" When it comes to the legal system, Americans make a federal case out of almost everything. But a guy in Iowa took a different route. When Iowa police violated his rights, he didn't run to the feds. He sued in state court under the Iowa Constitution. As a result, the..
Read moreA Government Right to Privacy? Thoughts from Maharrey Head #121
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Does the government have a "right to privacy?" Some cop thinks so. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain why he's full of crap. LISTEN You can subscribe to Thoughts from Maharrey Head for free on iTunes. Just click HERE. You can also listen on my YouTube channel HERE. SHOW..
Read moreInterview: Defying the Surveillance State Locally
I recently appeared on the Culture of Peace podcast hosted by Luke Tatum to talk about defying the surveillance state through local action. During the interview, I talked about how and why I started a local organization to bring oversight and transparency to surveillance in Lexington, Kentucky. I also explained how my efforts ended up getting..
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 moreSo…You Have Nothing to Hide? Thoughts from Maharrey Head #114
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Whenever I talk about government surveillance, I always get people saying it doesn't matter. After all, "If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I challenge this ignorant mantra and explain exactly why we should care about surveillance. And..
Read moreIf You Don’t Like It, Don’t Fly!!
Last week I had to fly to New York City for a quick business trip. These days, I try to avoid flying as much as possible, not because I dislike flying, but because I loathe the airport experience. Or more specifically, I loathe the TSA peek and grope. I know in the big scheme of..
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