What If We Were Judged by Our Jails?

Treating prisoners, Like a curse; One sure way, To make them worse. It seemed like a great idea at the time—not letting prisoners vote. That avoided political retribution, especially in states where sheriffs are elected rather than appointed. It also meant that...

Mind-Reading Technology Threatens Our Liberties

Believe it or not, in a few years, someone else really might read your thoughts—with or without your permission. Science, not science fiction, is inching toward that kind of technology. Currently, there are over a dozen devices in use by government agencies and the...