Ryan Gallagher is a freelance journalist based in London.
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Published in: HomeCivil liberties, Britain and the US electionNo matter the final outcome, the presidential race has already brought about grim prospects for the future of civil liberties in the US.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKLacking transparency? Can #OccupyLondon live up to its own demands
The Occupy protest site at St Paul's Cathedral has become a thriving community. But errors of judgment have left it lacking the same level of openness and accountability it seeks of others.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe media's wilful ignorance over England's riotsA brave speech from the football editor of The Times attacks journalists' collective failure to get to the truth behind the riots that erupted across England earlier this month.
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Published in: openDemocracyUK'We were raised by a generation of hypocrites'
A 17-year-old rapper from south London explains the deep-seated anger he believes led to rioting across England last week.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKUK authorities should not be given a communication 'killswitch'
In the aftermath of riots that have spread across England in recent days, prime minister David Cameron proposed blocking social networks during future disturbances. This would be a dangerous erosion of civil liberties.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKUK journalists have spoken on 'Hackgate' - now give your viewsOne of the central hubs for British journalism has asked its members for their views on the News of the World hacking scandal. Read their responses here, and give your own opinions as a member of the public