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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Explainers
    Why the latest Patriot Act reform won’t be enough to rein in the NSAWhy the latest Patriot Act reform won’t be enough to rein in the NSA
    Explainers

    The National Security Agency has at least two other legal grounds for collecting Americans’ private information.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Scientists built bipedal robots so advanced you’ll feel bad for them when they fall downScientists built bipedal robots so advanced you’ll feel bad for them when they fall down
    Technology

    DARPA, the agency that brought you the internet and self-driving cars, sponsored a Friday competition featuring advanced humanoid robots.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    The NSA spying debate, explained
    archives
    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Shutting down Uber in the Hamptons is a recipe for drunk driving deathsShutting down Uber in the Hamptons is a recipe for drunk driving deaths
    Technology

    Uber says the town is insisting that every driver have an office in town.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    The 2014 Sony hacks, explained
    archives
    By Timothy B. Lee and Emily St. James
    Explainers
    The Senate just approved the USA Freedom Act. Here’s what it does.The Senate just approved the USA Freedom Act. Here’s what it does.
    Explainers

    The Senate has passed legislation renewing controversial provisions of the Patriot Act while imposing significant new restrictions on government surveillance.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Jeb Bush says the US manipulates its currency. He’s right, and it’s good that we do.Jeb Bush says the US manipulates its currency. He’s right, and it’s good that we do.
    Politics

    “Currency wars” can help everyone by boosting demand worldwide.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Rand Paul is getting way too much credit for killing 3 Patriot Act powersRand Paul is getting way too much credit for killing 3 Patriot Act powers
    Politics

    Other members of Congress did a lot more to build a consensus to rein in the National Security Agency.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Rand Paul
    Politics
    By Timothy B. Lee and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The government’s fearmongering about Rand Paul’s filibuster is absurdThe government’s fearmongering about Rand Paul’s filibuster is absurd
    Politics

    Three provisions of the Patriot Act are going to expire this evening. And, contrary to the claims of surveillance hawks, that’s not an emergency.

    By Timothy B. Lee