Stories from the History of U.S. Government
Surveillance
During national crises, the United States government often reacts over zealously. It takes actions that curtail the constitutionally guaranteed rights of the people. These laws, executive orders and government measures have been in reaction to public fears and public demands for a swift response.
Yet the flames of fear have also been fanned for political advantage. Federal agencies have acted to intimidate, harass, alienate, deport, and silence organizations and individuals. Historically, dissenting voices included advocates as diverse as labor and peace activists, immigrant-rights groups, political opponents, and civil rights leaders.
This documentary Web site, www.trackedinamerica.org, explores more than two centuries of surveillance in America. Included are two hours of audio interviews, 300 photographs, and 25 personal stories beginning in 1917. The site is designed for you to choose your path of exploration. Suggested paths include a chronological journey by time period (via the main navigation bar) or a thematic approach following similar experiences across time (via the "Themes" box on the page of each individual's story).
Visitors are encouraged to get involved, submit comments to the Speak Up page, and sign up for timely updates on the issue of surveillance.
www.trackedinamerica.org
The project is co-sponsored by the:
ACLU, Asian Law Caucus, Amnesty International, CAHRO, The Sikh Coalition,
California Teachers Association, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, CAIR,
La Raza Centro Legal, California Library Association, SAALT, Muslim Associates,
California Federation of Teachers (AFL-CIO)
and by the
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
ACLU, Asian Law Caucus, Amnesty International, CAHRO, The Sikh Coalition,
California Teachers Association, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, CAIR,
La Raza Centro Legal, California Library Association, SAALT, Muslim Associates,
California Federation of Teachers (AFL-CIO)
and by the
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1 comments:
TERRIFIC Resource! Thanks.
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