Privacy Under Attack Finds DNA and Data Spying Debate
A commentary contrasts a Supreme Court ruling allowing DNA samples from arrestees with a British report that Verizon and other tech firms shared data with the NSA. It argues safeguards are needed and condemns broad data collection as overreach, urging targeted measures instead.
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U.S
Supreme Court
Louis Brandeis
Boston
Samuel Warren
Harvard Law Review
Brandeis
Warren
U.S. Supreme Court
Anthony Kennedy
FBI
Verizon Wireless
National Security Agency
Braideis and
Harriet Tubman Dreamer of Freedom And Abolition
A compact tribute to Harriet Tubman born 1820, noted American abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor, whose enduring legacy as a fearless dreamer of liberty shaped the fight against slavery and inspired generations.
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Harriet Tubman
Budget analysis urges tax rise to fund growth in Gaston County
Jeff McKeehan compares Gaston and Union counties noting similar populations but faster growth in Gaston. He argues a 6.47 percent tax rise is justified due to debt, underfunded schools, larger health and social services spend, and lagging library services, urging aggressive cost cuts and value actions.
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Jan Winters
Union County
Union and
Gaston
Mecklenburg County
Gaston County
United States
Health Department
Department of Social Services
Jeff McKeehan
Gastonia
Gastonia residents praise Eustace in Mountain Men season
Gastonia locals and readers weigh in on Eustace a Gaston native starring in Mountain Men urging better road safety and land stewardship. They laud his survival knowledge and caution about technology while commenting on DNA sampling and local intersections.
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Gastonia
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Ralph McLain
Raleigh
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Paula Lancaster
Neal
Deborah C. Blake
Tandy Anderson
Robin Nolen Levin
Ashii
Rick Lail
Steven Woolard
Miles Road
Tke Lynch Road
Koowah Shining
Cox Road
Franklin Boulevard
Franklin Square
Wal-Mart
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