terrorism
Why people become radical extremists and how to help them
New research sheds light on the indoctrination process of radical extremist groups.
Should law enforcement be using AI and cell phone data to find rioters?
The attack on the Capitol forces us to confront an existential question about privacy.
A normal tourist map, “but everything is negative”
'Critical Tourist Map of Oslo' offers uniquely dark perspective on Norway's capital.
This company scraped social media to feed its AI facial recognition tool. Is that legal?
If its claims are true, Clearview AI has quietly blown right past privacy norms to become the nightmare many have been fearing.
Lincoln’s law: How did the Civil War change the Constitution?
Does the President get to decide when to ignore the law?
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‘The West’ is, in fact, the world’s biggest gated community
A review of the global "wall" that divides rich from poor.
The top 4 crises facing the world today
If we make the right choices, there's hope for the future.
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Could A.I. detect mass shooters before they strike?
President Trump has called for Silicon Valley to develop digital precogs, but such systems raise efficacy concerns.
Finally, white nationalists are being called terrorists. We need this to continue.
Over the weekend, Pete Buttigieg warned of the dangers of white national terrorism. Officials in El Paso agree.
Did the U.S. weaponize ticks?
Considering the U.S.'s history of biological warfare, maybe this theory isn't as crazy as it sounds.
Top 5 anarchist plots in American history
Throughout history, anarchists have been responsible for bombings and assassinations, including some very recent ones.
How KGB founder Iron Felix justified terror and mass executions
The legacy of Felix Dzerzhinsky, who led Soviet secret police in the "Red Terror," still confounds Russia.
CIA considered using ‘truth serum’ on terror suspects after 9/11
A new report outlines how the CIA considered using a drug called Versed on detainees in the years following 9/11.
CNN’s Don Lemon: White men are ‘biggest terror threat’ to U.S.
The CNN anchor made the remarks during a live broadcast on Monday night.
Explosives scare at CNN, suspicious packages sent to Clintons and Obamas
It's a little scary out there, folks.
Which Kills More Americans… Terrorists or Lawnmowers?
The winner of the Royal Statistical Society’s first “International Statistic of the Year” award provides a shocking insight into the real threats Americans face.
What does America do with its $70 billion intelligence budget?
Do we really need to spend such a mind-bogglingly huge amount of money on surveilling the world (and the American taxpayers) to find a terrorist-needle in a global-haystack?
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The Dangers of Idealism: How America Destabilized the Middle East
When it comes to ISIS, terrorism, and global and domestic instability, America has been its own worst enemy.
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What 46 Years of Hostage Data Tells Us About Religious Terrorism
New research claims religious terrorism is on the rise, and it appears that it's going to get worse before we see a decline in such horrendous acts.
When Liberals “Lie About the Problem of Islamism” It Empowers the Right, Says Sam Harris
"If all that liberals can do in response is continue to lie about the causes of terrorism and lock arms with Islamists, we have some very rough times ahead," writes Sam Harris.
Fact Check: If You’re a Refugee, Is It Easy to Slip into the US?
David Miliband has said that the hardest way into the US is to enter as a refugee. Is he correct?
Probability of Getting Killed by a Refugee Terrorist Is One in 3.6 Billion
A new risk analysis shows how the danger of terrorist attacks compares to other causes of American deaths.
Data Shows Logic Gap in Trump’s So-Called Muslim Ban
Number of terrorist acts perpetrated in the U.S. by nationals of any of the seven countries? Zero.
Linking Terrorism with Islam Engineers a False Reality
Times of great fear can lead to greater oppression. For Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, the prospect of a Muslim registry is obscene, and it's slippery slope to something much worse.
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What if Terrorists Got Their Hands on Explosives and a Drone?
There is software that can track drones in open areas, but none that can do so in tight-knit, urban ones.
A Tribute in Art: 15 Years On, Explore the Library of Congress’ 9/11 Image Collection
Soon after the 9/11 attacks, the Library of Congress started to gather pictures, photographs, poems and other material for preservation.
Terrorism Vs. Natural Disasters: Which Costs More? Which Kills More?
Natural disasters claim many more victims than terrorism, so why is funding in Europe and North America so out of balance? This negligence makes Neil deGrasse Tyson "embarrassed for our species".
‘I thought I saw a terrorist’: How to manage false alarms, blind fear and panic
Rumors of a terrorist gunman escalated at LAX. A panicked crowd trampled an old woman, snapping her femur. In our best Dick Cheney voice: "If you allow blind fear to disrupt society, the terrorists have already won."
Does Clothing Make You a Terrorist? Scotland and France Make New Muslim Dress Policies.
Authorities in France and Scotland are taking very different approaches to Islamic dress in their societies.