America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
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Let’s get this out of the way: Snapchat tried to do a good thing.
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Today, the Senate passed the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S. 754), with a vote of 74 to 21. The bill was broadly opposed by
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S. 754) Amendment Analysis
A chart providing OTI’s position and a brief description of each amendment to CISA that will be voted on is available here.
OTI Disappointed that Senate Moves on Broadly Opposed Cybersecurity Bill
oday Majority Leader McConnell moved to start debate and voting on the highly controversial Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S.7
Ten Reasons Why Encryption Backdoor Mandates Are a Bad Idea
OTI Policy Director Kevin Bankston testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee.