Tag: Watchdog

"Two-thirds of all Internet users, 67 percent, live in countries where criticism of the government, military, or ruling family are subject to censorship," according to the annual report by watchdog group Freedom House. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Report: Internet freedom falls 6th consecutive year

Rudy Takala · November 14, 2016 9:04 pm

"And if we shrug this off as just another gaffe from Trump, folks across this country will think there is nothing wrong with this blatant discrimination," Keith Ellison said. (AP Photo)

Minnesotans say Keith Ellison could double down Democrats’ city strategy

Rudy Takala · November 12, 2016 11:20 pm

Donald Trump as president should seek the "dramatic change" he promised as a candidate, pollster Frank Luntz advised, while seeking to engage in less "bomb throwing." (Screen shot)

Luntz: Trump should ‘remain true to an agenda of dramatic change’

Rudy Takala · November 11, 2016 9:44 pm

"Remember how you legalized assassinating anyone, NSA mass spying, prosecuting publishers, CIA drones everywhere," secret-leaking organization WikiLeaks said. "It's all Trump's in 71 days." (AP Photo)

National Security

Whistleblowers warn against surveillance authorities in wake of Trump victory

Rudy Takala · November 10, 2016 9:51 pm

Internet access for Assange was cut in October by Ecuador. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

National Security

WikiLeaks: Internet access for Julian Assange still not restored

Rudy Takala · November 10, 2016 6:58 pm

Clinton’s loss followed legacy of electoral failures

Sarah Bedford · November 10, 2016 5:01 am

WikiLeaks not letting up on Clinton, Podesta

Rudy Takala · November 9, 2016 8:03 pm

Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, compared the results of the presidential election to the Fourth of July "and a new era of independence." (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Lawmaker: Trump’s win like the Fourth of July, winning the Super Bowl

Rudy Takala · November 9, 2016 7:19 pm

National Security

Feds: American expatriations near 4th annual record

Rudy Takala · November 9, 2016 6:09 pm

Netanyahu congratulates Trump: ‘I look forward to working with you’

Sarah Bedford · November 9, 2016 5:33 pm

Leaders from around the world expressing praise for the outcome of the presidential election and well wishes for President-elect Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

World leaders react to Trump’s victory

Rudy Takala · November 9, 2016 12:34 pm

It was late February 2015, and Hillary Clinton's aides were busy planning the details of her upcoming entry into the presidential race. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Controversies blocked Clinton’s path to White House

Sarah Bedford · November 9, 2016 9:03 am