Public Service Intel

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Section 219 and the Civic Problem of U.S.-Israel Military Integration

July 8, 2026

Section 219 of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act is not just another foreign-policy provision. It would formalize deeper U.S.-Israel defense technology integration across procurement,

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The Graham Platner Problem: Allegations, Opposition Research, and the Difference Between Legal Proof and Public Trust

July 7, 2026

The Graham Platner situation is messy because people keep trying to force it into one clean category. They want it to be either a cynical

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Open Source Intelligence for Citizen and Investigative Journalists

June 4, 2026

Open source intelligence (OSINT) leverages publicly accessible information like records, satellite imagery, and social media for rigorous investigative work. Essential for journalists, OSINT enhances traditional