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Biden's Legacy: Enhancing The 'State Secrets Privilege' To Protect The National Security State

Biden's Legacy: Enhancing The 'State Secrets Privilege' To Protect The National Security State

As with Obama and Trump, Biden gave the public little reason to trust the government when it invokes "state secrets" to stop court cases
Kevin Gosztola Dec 8, 2024
Biden's Legacy: Leaving FOIA In Shambles

Biden's Legacy: Leaving FOIA In Shambles

FOIA is just as fragile and in disrepair as it was when Biden was elected.
Kevin Gosztola Nov 20, 2024
US Supreme Court Asked To End CIA's 'Absurd' Secrecy Over Gitmo Files

US Supreme Court Asked To End CIA's 'Absurd' Secrecy Over Gitmo Files

Kevin Gosztola Nov 11, 2024
City Of Columbus Ends Vindictive Campaign Against Data Breach Whistleblower

City Of Columbus Ends Vindictive Campaign Against Data Breach Whistleblower

Kevin Gosztola Oct 29, 2024
Barreling Toward War With Iran Is More Concerning Than A National Security Leak

Barreling Toward War With Iran Is More Concerning Than A National Security Leak

Leaked US documents that show Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran stir panic, but not because officials are afraid of what Israel will do next
Kevin Gosztola Oct 21, 2024
State Of Virginia Is (Still) Hiding Execution Tapes

State Of Virginia Is (Still) Hiding Execution Tapes

Kevin Gosztola Jul 18, 2024
Freedom Of Information: US Government Secrecy As Bad As It Was Under Trump

Freedom Of Information: US Government Secrecy As Bad As It Was Under Trump

When it comes to the Freedom of Information Act, government secrecy under President Biden is just as bad or slightly worse than it was under President Trump.
Kevin Gosztola Mar 12, 2024

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