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U.S. Intelligence Methods

This guide explains the methods, tactics, and technologies used by U.S. intelligence agencies to surveil and disrupt dissent, with a focus on how they target activists and marginalized communities. It includes case studies and counter-tactics for organizers to resist surveillance and infiltration.

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Designed to be printed and distributed. Published August 31, 2026.

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