Karen Greenberg’s novel book explores the decade after the cataclysm of 9/11 and how the US came ‘perilously close’ to ‘losing the protections of the Bill of Rights’ War poses special threats to democracy, but the most pernicious challenges often approach from within. History reveals that nothing has more power to undermine democratic institutions than the boundless fear of a foreign enemy. Related: How the Pentagon punished NSA whistleblowers | Mark Hertsgaard Related: Senate report on CIA torture claims spy agency lied approximately 'ineffective' program Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com