Judge plugs “private email” loophole in CA public records law
In a big victory for open government, a Superior Court judge in San Jose has ruled that the state’s Public Records Act applies to government officials’ emails and texts about…
Cypriot parliament votes against deposit levy
The Cypriot parliament has voted against a revised bank deposit levy. The tax was meant to shave 9.9% off any deposits over €100,000 and has since caused uproar in the…
Stop, thief! Run on ATMs in Cyprus as govt mulls savings tax
Panic withdrawals hit Cyprus after officials announced bailout terms viewed as ‘robbery’ by the public, as the UK is reportedly ready to protect British depositors’ savings. The adage ‘the best…
Facebook takes back CISPA support
One of the biggest names on the Internet has rescinded their support of a controversial computer bill. Social media giant Facebook says they are no longer favoring the Cyber Intelligence…
California seizes guns from owners – and it might become a national model
In California, the government is already coming for the guns. Notwithstanding the Second Amendment, rules and regulations across the United States outline certain restrictions for who can legally possess a…
House demands Pentagon disclose details about domestic drones
The United States House of Representatives is demanding that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel explain to Congress details pertaining to any domestic spying missions conducted by Pentagon-operated surveillance drones. The House…
DEA chiefs urge Obama to nullify Washington and Colorado pot laws
Former Drug Enforcement Administration chiefs are urging the Obama administration to nullify marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington, which recently legalized the recreational use of pot. The eight former DEA…
Banks unlawfully foreclosed on military members while they were on tours of duty
Banks wrongfully foreclosed the homes of more than 700 military families during the financial crisis, a number much higher than originally thought. Active military and National Guard members are protected…
UN demands prosecution of Busha-era CIA crimes
A United Nations investigator has demanded that the US publish classified documents regarding the CIA’s human rights violations under former President George W. Bush, with hopes that the documents will…
BP due for trial over 2010 oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
The civil trial is scheduled to begin on Monday against UK oil giant BP over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the following environmental disaster. It's been reported the…
