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Frida Garza

Modernization

Chinese Government Pays People to Post Cheery Messages on Social Media

The public has long known about China’s internet propaganda machine, but until now details have remained murky.

  • By Frida Garza, Quartz
Digital Government

Research Finds Government Surveillance Has Chilling Effect on Online Discourse

Knowing about government surveillance prompts people to self-censor what they say online, and avoid expressing controversial opinions, a new study suggests.

  • By Frida Garza, Quartz
Digital Government

'If Not You, Then Who?': Advice to Girls from NASA's Top Female Engineers

Currently, only about 14 percent of the engineering workforce in the U.S. are women.

  • By Frida Garza, Quartz
Digital Government

TSA’s Security Screening Is Worse Than You Even Imagined

The agency came under renewed fire from Congress, for its inability to detect weapons and other contraband during security screenings.

  • By Frida Garza, Quartz
Cybersecurity

A Sixth Grader Is Selling Superstrong Passwords for $2

This 11-year-old can help you become cryptographically secure.

  • By Frida Garza, Quartz
Digital Government

Two Men Were Busted for Flying a Drone in the Most Restricted Airspace in America

A word of caution to drone-owners: Don’t fly your UAV near the White House.

  • By Frida Garza, Quartz