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Delegates protesting against the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement hold up signs during the first sesssion at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 2016, REUTERS/Carlos Barria

The not so transparent reasons for Trump’s TPP withdrawal

Yes, he withdrew from the TPP. But his reasons for doing so may mean future trade deals will be just as problematic.

Delegates protesting against the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement hold up signs during the first sesssion at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 2016, REUTERS/Carlos Barria

The not so transparent reasons for Trump’s TPP withdrawal

Yes, he withdrew from the TPP. But his reasons for doing so may mean future trade deals will be just as problematic.

People call for the release of whistleblower Chelsea Manning in San Francisco, California in June 2015, REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage/File Photo

Chelsea Manning to be released 28 years early

In his last week in office, President Obama commuted the 35-year sentence of military whistleblower Chelsea Manning, who will be released in 2017.

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Obama expands surveillance powers on his way out

With mere days left before Donald Trump takes the White House, Obama’s administration finalized rules to make it easier for intelligence agencies to share unfiltered information about innocent people.

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Obama expands surveillance powers on his way out

With mere days left before Donald Trump takes the White House, Obama’s administration finalized rules to make it easier for intelligence agencies to share unfiltered information about innocent people.

The bronze sculpture "Anything to Say?" representing whistleblowers Edward Snowden, Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning is pictured in front of the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, 14 September 2015, REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

In defense of whistleblowers: EFF responds to a Malcolm Gladwell article

In response to a Malcolm Gladwell article, EFF argues that whistleblowers should be judged on whether they brought seriously improper and illegal government or corporate activities to light, not based on who they are or where they sit in an elite hierarchy.

President Barack Obama shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on 10 November 2016, AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

Will Obama boost transparency before Trump takes office?

EFF and other civil liberties groups ask outgoing president to shed light on government actions.

President Barack Obama shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on 10 November 2016, AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

Will Obama boost transparency before Trump takes office?

EFF and other civil liberties groups ask outgoing president to shed light on government actions.