A Besieged Capitol: The Need to Objectively Assess the Nature of the Violence

By David E. Graham As the world watched, in real time, a mob descended upon the U.S. Capitol on January 6, and, spurred on by the words of the then President of the Unites States, engaged in destructive and deadly acts of violence. Pundits, politicians, present and former government officials, and, yes, any number of… Continue reading A Besieged Capitol: The Need to Objectively Assess the Nature of the Violence

The Capitol Insurrection and Pineapples on Pizza

By Paul Rosenzweig The events of January 6th will echo in American history for years to come. While other essays in this special edition may focus on root causes of the insurrection or legal issues relating to the definition of domestic insurrection, in this brief essay I want to look at the role that cybersecurity… Continue reading The Capitol Insurrection and Pineapples on Pizza

From 9-11 to January 6: The Limits of Surveillance Authority and the Democratic State

By Marc Rotenberg A Constitutional democracy that seeks to monitor the private lives of its citizens must do so in the most minimally intrusive manner, ensure that its conduct is lawful and permissible, subject to public oversight and transparent, and also that it is effective. Implicit in the willingness of citizens to permit some degree… Continue reading From 9-11 to January 6: The Limits of Surveillance Authority and the Democratic State