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After Paris: Why More Europe Is Needed, Not Less

Federiga Bindi | Posted 11.20.2015 | World
Federiga Bindi

In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, the French government reacted by bombarding ISIS in Syria and Iraq and asking for the application of article 42.7 of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU).

As Encryption Debate Gets Fiercer, Silicon Valley And D.C. Collide

The Huffington Post | Alexander Howard | Posted 11.20.2015 | Technology

The drum beat in Washington is growing for tech companies and politicians to come to some kind of agreement on encryption.  In the wake of the Pa...

A Modest Proposal: Deport All White Males from America

Jacob Stewart | Posted 11.18.2015 | Comedy
Jacob Stewart

Some might call this policy discriminatory. But security and inclusiveness are two mutually exclusive concepts. French inclusiveness of refugees resulted in a tragic incident. American inclusiveness of white males has killed hundreds as well. If we want better security, then the trade-off is inevitable.

In the Name of Paris

Stephen D. Smith | Posted 11.17.2015 | Religion
Stephen D. Smith

Paris. The way we think of that beautiful city has changed. That's what they want. They want us to think about things differently, to use Paris as a symbol of bloodshed and fear, not the one we know and love of liberty and culture.

After Paris, What We're Getting Wrong In 'Privacy vs. Security' Debate

The Huffington Post | Alexander Howard | Posted 11.16.2015 | Technology

On Nov. 15, Michael Morell, the former deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, said on "Face the Nation" that militant extremists are usin...

Stunned Europe Steps Up Security Following Attacks

AP | Eline Gordts | Posted 11.14.2015 | World

ROME (AP) — Soldiers and paramilitary troops toting semi-automatic rifles patrolled outside the Colosseum and inside St. Peter's Square on Satu...

6 Ways You Might Get Hacked This Holiday Season

Jason Glassberg | Posted 11.10.2015 | Technology
Jason Glassberg

As someone who works in the cybersecurity industry, I know that the November to December timeframe is when many consumers and businesses will get hacked or defrauded. In many ways, the holiday season is an ideal time for cybercriminals.

One Thing That Is Worse Than Guns

Cynthia Dill | Posted 11.09.2015 | Politics
Cynthia Dill

Jeff didn't know the rules about collecting signatures to put a question on the ballot about background checks for gun buyers, but he was eager to make the trip from Appleton on Tuesday to videotape strangers to make sure they weren't broken.

A Silent Battle of Power

Beatrice Fihn | Posted 11.09.2015 | Politics
Beatrice Fihn

The United Nations General Assembly adopts countless resolutions on nuclear weapons, every year. But this year something was different. At the UN headquarters in New York, a significant battle over nuclear weapons took place.

Wells Fargo Wants to Let You Make Million-Dollar Wire Transactions with Your Face and Voice

Tarun Wadhwa | Posted 11.06.2015 | Technology
Tarun Wadhwa

"My voice gives me access to proceed, please verify me," I announced to the phone in my hand. It scanned my face to see if my lips were moving. I then read aloud series of numbers. The voiceprint was a match, and the app unlocked itself - the demonstration was a success.

Helping Children Cope With Crisis

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 11.09.2015 | Impact
Marian Wright Edelman

Children desperately need adults to help them process and cope within the violent and uncertain world we have created for them. They also need to see adults working with and for them to create a better, safer nation and world for tomorrow

Data Privacy and Security in a Post-Safe Harbor Era

Bob Muglia | Posted 11.03.2015 | Technology
Bob Muglia

Data without borders may be a thing of the past. On Oct. 6, the European Court of Justice declared the Safe Harbor structure to be invalid. Since its establishment, Safe Harbor has provided a simple, legal mechanism to transfer Personal Data outside of Europe to data centers located in the U.S.

8 Technologies That Define the Next Generation in Home Security

Frankie Rendón | Posted 11.02.2015 | Technology
Frankie Rendón

Protecting your family, home and assets from unwelcome intruders is still a basic concern in today's digital age. Therefore, these high-tech surveilla...

Fighting Inequality by Addressing Urban Violence

Josephine d'Allant | Posted 11.11.2015 | Impact
Josephine d'Allant

Crime, inequality, and urban poverty are highly intertwined. Crime patterns can be both symptoms and drivers of inequality. Informal settlements often epitomize the hot spots of urban violence.

First-Ever U.S. Presidential Candidates' Forum Held Abroad in Jerusalem, Israel, November 2-4, 2015

Natasha Srdoc | Posted 10.23.2015 | Politics
Natasha Srdoc

US presidential candidates have been invited to participate in the first-ever US Presidential Candidates' Forum held abroad, focusing on foreign and defense policy issues.

Why Is the United Nations Important in Our Lives?

Gaia Paradiso | Posted 10.21.2015 | Impact
Gaia Paradiso

The UN day is approaching. On October 24th the United Nations celebrates its 70th Anniversary, a milestone in history after World War II. Conceived as a unifier of states and populations, its central mission was to restore international peace and ensure security.

Life Lessons From the Buffet Line

Deirdre Maloney | Posted 10.19.2015 | Healthy Living
Deirdre Maloney

There's a special place in my heart for a special place near my house. Hubbie and I visit it regularly... as in, at least once a week. It's that aweso...

What Can U.S. Police Officers Learn From the Liberian National Police?

Sabrina Karim | Posted 10.16.2015 | Crime
Sabrina Karim

When it comes to community policing and de-escalating conflicts, the Liberian National Police have a lot they could share with U.S. police officers.

How Universal Orlando Sets the Stage for Halloween Horror Nights 25 in just 60 Minutes

Jim Hill | Posted 10.16.2015 | Entertainment
Jim Hill

It takes a lot of coordination between various departments across the theme park. Not to mention months and months of advance planning.

Lock Down Your Smartphones and Tablets

Christopher Burgess | Posted 10.12.2015 | Technology
Christopher Burgess

No longer do we dial our family and friends by telephone number, we click on their avatar or name and the device does the rest. We click on an application and read our email, or engage in banking.

Don't 'Pin' Card Safety Hopes on Static Technology

Frank Keating | Posted 10.02.2015 | Business
Frank Keating

You'd never know it in your daily life, but October 1 marks a milestone in improving the security of your credit and debit cards. Behind the scenes, a major shift is taking place that will improve the incentives of retailers and financial institutions to protect customer data.

Don't Collect What You Can't Protect

Christopher Burgess | Posted 10.16.2015 | Technology
Christopher Burgess

The mantra of every corporation should be, "Don't collect what you can't protect." It should matter not if you are the CEO of very large corporati...

Snowden: 'Inevitably Someone In A High Risk Situation Like Me Is Going To Get Owned'

Fusion | Farah_Mohamed | Posted 09.28.2015 | World

I recently interviewed NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden for the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Pioneer Awards, an event ...

As Europe Considers Asylum Policy, World's Poorest Teach Us Lessons of Humanity

Toby Lanzer | Posted 09.22.2015 | World
Toby Lanzer

One in every five people in Diffa was not there some months ago but has now fled from the raging violence. The provincial capital has become a safe haven for many; its capacity to cope with the arrival is stretched to the limits.

8 Things To Do (And Not Do) When Things Go Wrong

Deirdre Maloney | Posted 09.22.2015 | Healthy Living
Deirdre Maloney

Know that moments of foul will happen, and do your best to deal with it in a way that doesn't damage you or others. And know that, no matter what, the foul will pass.