President Donald Trump issued two quick blows to public health transparency this week, and the secrecy could put lives at risk.
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Gag order at health agencies a looming public health crisis
A communications blackout and a growing risk of health agency censorship make us all less safe.
Elon Musk has said all government records should be public. DOGE will show if he means it.
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Does Elon Musk think the government is the best place to hide records?
The Trump adviser has said all government records should be public. DOGE will show if he means it.
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Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which wo...
Congratulations to the ACLU, EFF and everyone else involved in this significant win for the Fourth Amendment.
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Court Rules Warrantless Section 702 Searches Violated the Fourth Amendment | American Civil Liberties Union
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President Biden claims to support press freedom. But by extracting a guilty plea from Julian Assange, his administration handed Trump powerful weapons to attack the press. He should pardon Assange to reduce the harm before time runs out.
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Rights organizations demand Biden pardon Assange
Pardon would lessen the harm to press freedom caused by WikiLeaks founder's Espionage Act prosecution
President Biden claims to support press freedom but by extracting a guilty plea from Julian Assange, his administration handed Trump powerful weapons to attack the press. He should pardon Assange to reduce the harm.
Freedom of the Press
Rights organizations demand Biden pardon Assange
Pardon would lessen the harm to press freedom caused by WikiLeaks founder's Espionage Act prosecution