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Don’t Call the New Federal Gun Law a Gun Law
Democratic senators lacked actionable gun data for their negotiations—so they passed mental health reform instead.
Interstate Travel Post-Roe Isn’t as Secure as You May Think
Despite the DOJ vowing to protect people’s ability to travel out of state for abortion care, legal experts warn not to take that freedom for granted.
The 2022 US Midterm Elections’ Top Security Issue: Death Threats
While cybersecurity and foreign meddling remain priorities, domestic threats against election workers have risen to the top of the list.
The Senate Is Mad as Hell at Facebook—Again
The latest hearing on Instagram and teen mental health was the depressing work of a legislature that can’t legislate.
The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools
Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.