FAA allows Arlington, Texas police to join countless others flying drones domestically
By Madison Ruppert Editor of End the Lie Thanks to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), police in Arlington, Texas have been cleared to fly two small helicopter drones, joining the countless other public entities that have already been given permission to fly drones over the United States. Domestic drone use is disturbingly common already with [...]
National Counterterrorism Center report: urban explorers may be helping terrorists
By Madison Ruppert Editor of End the Lie When the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) isn’t compiling dossiers on innocent Americans with no ties to terrorism and storing them for five years, they’re apparently telling law enforcement that urban explorers are actually aiding terrorists. Urban explorers are hobbyists who – you guessed it – explore urban [...]
Cloud 9 or Storm Cloud? Dangers of Cloud Computing – A Reminder – with other notes on other privacy concerns
The Rolling Stones once recorded the lyrics: I said, Hey! You! Get off of my cloud Hey! You! Get off of my cloud Hey! You! Get off of my cloud Don’t hang around ’cause two’s a crowd n my cloud, baby A selection of articles giving warning [...]
Cities continue to get ‘tanks’ they don’t need in nationwide police militarization trend
By Madison Ruppert Editor of End the Lie Last month I reported on how Georgia law enforcement agencies have acquired a massive arsenal of military-grade vehicles and weapons through the Department of Defense. Unfortunately, it’s far from isolated. Many law enforcement agencies acquire military equipment through the Pentagon’s 1033 program. Police have also acquired military [...]
DHS states electronic devices can be seized at or somewhat near borders for any reason
By Brent Daggett Contributing writer for End the Lie The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (which could be considered an oxymoron by some), in a two-page executive summary, revealed travelers near the nation’s borders can have their electronic devices seized for any reason. Editor’s note: be sure to read [...]
Georgia police acquired $200 million worth of military-grade vehicles and weapons through DoD
By Madison Ruppert Editor of End the Lie Some 600 police departments and sheriff’s offices in Georgia have joined the many law enforcement agencies nationwide using military-grade equipment, once again raising concerns around local law enforcement’s need for such heavy duty weaponry. As I reported in 2011, the Pentagon gives away military equipment to law [...]
The DEA Wants to Access Your Medical Records Without Consent or a Warrant
The DEA Wants to Access Your Medical Records Without Consent or a Warrant Reason: “The Drug Enforcement Administration is trying to access private prescription records of patients in Oregon without a warrant, despite a state law forbidding it from doing so.”
Woman gets $250,000 settlement after being thrown to the ground, hogtied by police while pregnant
By Madison Ruppert Editor of End the Lie Tamara Gaglione was recently paid $250,000 in damages for being pulled over for talking on her cellphone, after which she was thrown to the ground and hogtied by California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers on the shoulder of a busy freeway. This type of behavior, while indeed disgusting, [...]
TSA VIPR Team Sets Up At Rail Passenger Station in California
Specialized TSA VIPR team makes appearance in Emeryville Visible Intermodel Prevention and Response teams National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) Flashback: “Ex-Stasi Spy Chief Markus Wolf Hired by Homeland Security as Consultant?” Posts from End the Lie on the subject: TSA continues to expand operations outside of airports with VIPR teams Obama’s Sturmabteilung is now [...]
