The Espionage Act And NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner’s Uphill Struggle To Defend Herself
NSA whistleblower Reality Winner faces an uphill battle at trial after Obama-era leak prosecutions intensified the government’s ability to wield the Espionage Act.
Alleged NSA Leaker Reality Winner Denied Bail Because Judge Believes She ‘Hates’ America
Judge contended Winner’s “hate” for America and supposed admiration of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange make her a dangerous threat.
FBI Agents Didn’t Think Reality Winner Was Spy—Yet Government Is Prosecuting Her Like One
FBI agents did not think Reality Winner was a “big bad mastermind prolific spy,” yet the government is prosecuting her under the Espionage Act.
Russia Conspiracy Mongering Hits Wall At Congressional Hearing
A House Intelligence Committee hearing into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election ended with no substantial revelations.
NSA Inspector General, Who Once Said Snowden Is Manic Thief, May Be Fired For Whistleblower Retaliation
NSA inspector general George Ellard, who believes NSA whistleblower was “manic in his thievery,” received termination notice for whistleblower retaliation.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Honey Trap’ And ‘Eyeball Constructors’
It has been awhile since a submission from an independent artist was featured so this week’s selection comes from a punk rock band from New York and Connecticut called Poor Lily. The band recently released a “punk rock opera” inspired by National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden and global mass surveillance.
Film Review: Human Element Makes Oliver Stone’s ‘Snowden’ Quite Captivating
Whistleblower Thomas Drake and Snowden attorney Jesselyn Radack share their insights on Oliver Stone’s film.
Judge Blocks NSA From Collecting Data on Law Firm Under Phone Records Surveillance Program
A federal judge blocked the NSA from collecting data on a law firm under the agency’s phone records surveillance program.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Snowden, Ignore Whistleblower Protection Issues
Only one Democratic candidate, Lincoln Chafee, opposed jailing NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden if he were to return to the United states.
‘Classified Speech’: Purdue Destroys Video of Presentation on Snowden Documents
There are numerous examples of American colleges or universities invoking “civility” to stifle free speech, especially speech around the issue of Palestinian human rights. Multiple instances exist where students have demanded particular speech or acts of expression, which make them uncomfortable, be controlled or suppressed. On a lesser scale, there