Elizabeth Goitein

Politics, War & Security

How to Spy on a President

On the legal and ethical scope of surveillance.

Elizabeth Goitein

U.S.

Obama’s NSA Reforms, One Year Later

Image: Stephen Melkisethian.   In February, the Director of National Intelligence issued a

Elizabeth Goitein

Science & Nature, War & Security

Don't Lose Track: Here's What's Going On with the NSA

The newest report sees nothing illegal about warrantless collection of Americans’ international calls and e-mails.

Elizabeth Goitein

Law & Justice, War & Security

The NSA's Backdoor Search Loophole

In the post-Snowden world, it is hard to imagine a more consequential fork in the road.

Elizabeth Goitein

Law & Justice

The NSA's Backdoor Search Loophole

The conversation in Washington about legislative reform of the NSA’s surveillance practices has

Elizabeth Goitein

Oversight Lite

In a recent court filing, Justice Department attorneys stated that the National Security Agency’s

Elizabeth Goitein

Who Says the NSA's Metadata Collection Is Legal?

Many Americans don’t know quite what to make of the government harvesting reams of “metadata”

Elizabeth Goitein

Law & Justice

Who Says the NSA's Metadata Collection Is Legal?

Many Americans don’t know quite what to make of the government harvesting reams of “metadata”

Elizabeth Goitein

Politics, War & Security

Rethinking the War on Terror

President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism strategy fell short on substance.

Elizabeth Goitein, Faiza Patel

Law & Justice, War & Security

Martial Flaw

Republican hawks think Tsarnaev should have been held as an enemy combatant. Their views are wrong and dangerous.

Elizabeth Goitein

Law & Justice, War & Security

Unchecked and Unbalanced

Taking Issue with Jack Goldsmith

Elizabeth Goitein