Why Government Wants to Keep Secret Things Secret
Yesterday,
we told you the story of how Wired’s Spencer Ackerman got
the story about how the NSA thinks that telling
you it’s violating your privacy is a violation of your privacy.
Sadly, keeping secret [...]
The Cartoon Guide to Surviving a Nuclear Bomb Test
In 1955, the Atomic Energy Commission started getting complaints from Nevada citizens about nuclear testing. After all, who wants a nuclear test in their backyard? The government responded by publishing a booklet aimed at placating local civilians. The accompanying cartoons make a nuclear blast seem like any other day, with just a few fireworks added. [...]
