Digital Rights Under Fire: The U.S. Terror Designation of Autistici/Inventati and the Future of Secure Infrastructure

On August 26, 2026, the U.S. State Department and Treasury took an unprecedented step in the realm of digital rights and counterterrorism by officially placing the Italian tech collective Autistici/Inventati (A/I) on the “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” list. Spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this decision has sent shockwaves through the digital rights community, … Read more

Americana roundup: “Obama’s counterterrorism policy, by the numbers

Obama’s counterterrorism policy, by the numbers According to the New York Times, President Barack Obama will use his big counterterrorism speech on Thursday to sharply curtail the administration’s targeted killings. Going forward, the strict criteria used for approving strikes on American citizens abroad will govern drone strikes on all suspected militants. ***************** Republicans to make … Read more