Stop the Post Office From Spying on Us

GET A WARRANT

Snail mail might be fading away, but the government’s ability to read your mail is not.

Published Jul. 22 2023 9:48PM EDT

An illustration including a Patriotic Eye, Mailbox, and Transparent Mail Items — Photo Illustration by Kelly Caminero / The Daily Beast / Getty

In May, a bipartisan group of eight senators sent a letter to Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale detailing their concerns about the ease of the United

Lucy Steigerwald

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Stop the Post Office From Spying on Us

Snail mail might be fading away, but the government’s ability to read your mail is not.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

Lucy Steigerwald