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Modernization
Chinese Government Pays People to Post Cheery Messages on Social Media
The public has long known about China’s internet propaganda machine, but until now details have remained murky.
Digital Government
Research Finds Government Surveillance Has Chilling Effect on Online Discourse
Knowing about government surveillance prompts people to self-censor what they say online, and avoid expressing controversial opinions, a new study suggests.
Digital Government
'If Not You, Then Who?': Advice to Girls from NASA's Top Female Engineers
Currently, only about 14 percent of the engineering workforce in the U.S. are women.
Digital Government
TSA’s Security Screening Is Worse Than You Even Imagined
The agency came under renewed fire from Congress, for its inability to detect weapons and other contraband during security screenings.
Cybersecurity
A Sixth Grader Is Selling Superstrong Passwords for $2
This 11-year-old can help you become cryptographically secure.
Digital Government
Two Men Were Busted for Flying a Drone in the Most Restricted Airspace in America
A word of caution to drone-owners: Don’t fly your UAV near the White House.
