Susan AKA Peacefull
Stingray Surveillance, Privacy, Police and FBI
This is very concerning as the temptation is to just tap into those who people feel threatened by. They do not have to be criminal elements, they could be former staff, partners, business rivals or to stalk people.
I have been surveilled and it has raised my awareness of these practices and the importance… Continue reading
Freedom House Democracy
Civil and political rights have suffered a decade-long decline globally, and violations of human rights remain all too common, particularly in authoritarian countries.
Freedom House supports frontline activists in their efforts to defend fundamental rights, including to document abuses,… Continue reading
World Affairs Institute Director Dies
James Denton The president of World Affairs Institute. He sounded like a wonderful man.
https://freedomhouse.org/article/memoriam-james-s-denton
In Memoriam: James S. Denton
Freedom House mourns the passing of James S. Denton, who died this week in Washington, D.C. Denton served as Freedom House executive director from 1997-2001. He also… Continue reading
World Affairs Institute
Democracy as they say, is a good idea or you could argue the best out of the worst ideas available. I bias towards democracy as I was a market analyst and I did research to hear the voice of the people. My respect for citizens has come from deeply listening to their voices.… Continue reading
Institute of Public Affairs
Think tanks are formed to promote a specific political perspective. There analysis comes from that perspective. So it is to be mindful when evaluating any informationn from any think tank. I always ask who is behind them, who is on the board and what is the message they are seeking to deliver.… Continue reading
Whistleblowing on The Firm
Tom Cruise starred in the movie “The Firm”. It is a good portrayal of what can happen to young men seduced by money and power. The men in suits can appear to be decent, successful and on top of the world. However, the darker side of corruption hides in backroom deals, manipulation… Continue reading