In a federal courthouse in Augusta today, former intelligence contractor Reality Winner accepted a plea agreement for a single charge of espionage, in exchange for … Reality Winner accepts guilty pleaRead more
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Civil Disobedience Against Vietnam War Led Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg, perhaps the nation’s most famous whistleblower. In 1971, he was a high level defense analyst when he leaked a top secret report on … Civil Disobedience Against Vietnam War Led Whistleblower Daniel EllsbergRead more
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Ex-CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou was removed from a European Parliament panel
John Kiriakou is an internationally renowned whistleblower who shed light on the CIA’s torture program. A former employee of the CIA, he was the only … Ex-CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou was removed from a European Parliament panelRead more
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Jeff Sessions Is Extending Obama’s War on Leaks
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced an administration-wide crackdown on leaks, announcing the FBI has formed a new team specifically focused on investigating potential leaks … Jeff Sessions Is Extending Obama’s War on LeaksRead more
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John Kiriakou, CIA Officer in Torture Leak Case, Injured in Serious Traffic Accident
John Kiriakou, a prominent ex-CIA officer who was among the first to reveal the agency’s torture program, was seriously injured in a scooter accident earlier … John Kiriakou, CIA Officer in Torture Leak Case, Injured in Serious Traffic AccidentRead more
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A whistleblower imprisoned, not silenced
Two years of imprisonment have given me ample time to reflect on the circumstances in which I find myself today. I often retrace my steps, … A whistleblower imprisoned, not silencedRead more
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Commutation of Chelsea Manning
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters there was a stark difference between the cases of U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning and NSA whistleblower … Commutation of Chelsea ManningRead more
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When Guardian throws away all journalistic standards?
Glenn Greenwald talking: first of all, it’s a huge irony, because, as we just discussed, Democratic partisans spent the last week trying to turn me … When Guardian throws away all journalistic standards?Read more