www.bbc.com
In December new rules required U.S. federal employees and military personnel to declare memberships in organizations like the Freemasons. The policy, part of an ethics push, targeted groups posing potential security risks. Critics argue it infringes on privacy and may unfairly stigmatize innocuous memberships. Compliance is mandatory, with failure to disclose potentially leading to disciplinary action, highlighting ongoing security versus personal freedom debates.
Read More
