Tag: Edward Snowden
First Assange, now Greenwald: The growing attacks on adversarial journalism
It’s unlikely that Greenwald, who at least has the benefit of widespread fame and international support, will be the last journalist to be targeted.
Edward Snowden: If I came back to the U.S., I would...
After sharing the documents with reporters in 2013, Snowden was charged in the U.S. for violating the Espionage Act and other laws.
While Assange, Manning and Snowden languish, U.S. media rediscovers its love...
When it was revealed about three weeks ago that a whistle-blower (and then at least one other and possibly up to four)...
Permanent record: Why NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden risked his life to...
Six years ago, Edward Snowden leaked a trove of secret documents about how the United States had built a massive surveillance apparatus...
Sri Lankan refugee family that hid Snowden in Hong Kong now...
For those who aid U.S.’ "outlaws," no good deed goes unpunished.
NSA’s spying power could soon be extended
People all over the nation are joining together to pressure Congress to uphold the Fourth Amendment.
Judge denies bail to alleged NSA leaker Reality Winner, citing her...
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.”
10 ways movements can encourage and support whistleblowers
Whistleblowing poses a serious threat to power, privilege and the continuation of anti-democratic or authoritarian practices.
Dear Mr. Holder: Here’s Why Edward Snowden Can’t Get a Fair...
Not only did the US torture Manning, US officials have on many occasions practiced arbitrary arrest and imprisonment and torture.
Odd Bedfellows for Liberty
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.
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GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy
House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.
Tesla paid zero federal income tax in 2024 while GOP pushes more corporate tax...
Musk’s trillion-dollar company paid nothing in federal taxes while working Americans foot the bill.