Tag: Edward Snowden

After sharing the documents with reporters in 2013, Snowden was charged in the U.S. for violating the Espionage Act and other laws.

When it was revealed about three weeks ago that a whistle-blower (and then at least one other and possibly up to four)...

Six years ago, Edward Snowden leaked a trove of secret documents about how the United States had built a massive surveillance apparatus...

For those who aid U.S.’ "outlaws," no good deed goes unpunished.

People all over the nation are joining together to pressure Congress to uphold the Fourth Amendment.

Federal Judge Brian Epps of Augusta, Georgia, said his decision to deny bail was based in part on comments by Winner that she “admires Edward Snowden and Julian Assange.”

Whistleblowing poses a serious threat to power, privilege and the continuation of anti-democratic or authoritarian practices.

Not only did the US torture Manning, US officials have on many occasions practiced arbitrary arrest and imprisonment and torture.

Liberty depends on whistleblowers willing to put themselves out there in the way of authoritarianism. These are the true patriots of American history fighting for our liberty.

We've taken a few baby steps back toward democracy after the expiration of the misnamed “PATRIOT Act” gives restoration to Americans’ privacy. But if it wasn't for the revelations of Edward Snowden, we would have never known.