# The Surveillance State Is Being Built

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-05-27T00:52:58+00:00
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## Resource

The government is rapidly building a surveillance state under the guise of security and fraud prevention, forcing banks to collect citizenship data, merging federal records into national databases, and buying personal info from brokers. With facial recognition, phone tracking, and cross-linked commercial data, agencies are reconstructing our lives in real time — creating a chilling effect on dissent and democracy. But we can fight back: demand transparency, push states to limit federal data grabs, and urge Congress to close dangerous loopholes before this tech outpaces our rights. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c92e6d66d0bdaa28

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