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Making a Secure Open-Source Digital Newsroom

News /

Modern newsrooms face growing pressure to balance security with the flexibility needed for fast-paced journalism. Open-source solutions offer a powerful way to build digital newsrooms that protect sensitive information while maintaining the collaborative workflows journalists need. A secure open-source digital newsroom combines robust security measures with transparent, customizable tools that can adapt to any news […]

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How IMSI Catchers Work

Info /

While you rely on your phone to seamlessly connect with cell towers, what happens when the tower isn’t actually a tower? An IMSI catcher (also known as a Stingray or cell-site simulator) is a device that pretends to be a real cell tower in order to trick surrounding phones into connecting to it. When a

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Mike Katz-Lacabe – The Center for Human Rights and Privacy Overview

Justice /

Mike Katz-Lacabe has become a leading voice in the fight for privacy rights in America. He founded The Center for Human Rights and Privacy with his wife, Margarita Lacab, to tackle growing concerns about government surveillance. Katz-Lacabe’s work focuses on how local police and government agencies use surveillance technologies to track citizens. His efforts have

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Climate Change and Displacement – What You Need to Know This Year

Global Issues /

Climate change alters our world in various ways, including how and where people can live. Severe weather events, both natural and human caused, are becoming more frequent and severe, will displace millions of people and make them choose to leave their homes. In fact, in just the last decade, an estimated 220 million people have

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Cobalt Mining’s Human Toll in Congo – The Hidden Cost of Our Tech Revolution

Global Issues /

In the depths of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the tragic story unfolds every day: people, including children, labor in dangerous and brutal conditions, mining the cobalt needed for the rechargeable batteries that power our phones and electric vehicles. Their struggle remains largely invisible to consumers who enjoy modern conveniences. The spread of industrial-scale cobalt

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Toxic Tap Water – How Industrial Polluters Bribed Officials to Skip EPA Tests

Environment & Health /

The tap water many Americans might be drinking contains dangerous chemicals known as PFAS. Wells and municipal supplies are increasingly tainted with PFAS, according to recent EPA data, meaning millions of people could be exposed to these “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. Industrial polluters who have discharged these harmful substances into our water supply have at

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The Shadow Lobbyists: How Former Politicians Secretly Shape Legislation

Politics & Power /

This practice of shadow lobbying, in which former politicians rely on their access and expertise to steer legislation and policy without registering de jure as lobbyists, is ubiquitous in Washington D.C. These political operatives operate in the shadows, providing strategic advice to corporate clients and sidestepping the stringent disclosure requirements that registered lobbyists must follow. Spending on

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Anonymous Leaks Identities of 350 Alleged Ku Klux Klan Members, Revealing Hidden Networks

News /

This week, the hacktivist collective Anonymous hit the headlines, releasing the identities of over 350 individuals alleged to be members of the Ku Klux Klan. This might have the potential to reveal the people of a hate group that has brought about great devastation in the past. It is part of a larger effort to combat racism and

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New Energy Efficiency Standards: Impacts of Recent Government Regulations on HVAC Systems

Exclusive /

By coming up with stricter standards for energy efficiency in HVAC systems, recent changes have signaled a major trend in how homes will be heated and cooled over the next few years. With new regulations set to take effect, both consumers and the environment can benefit. This means that not only will home savings amount

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