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Snowden Knows Exactly Why No One Wants to Be a Whistleblower

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 3, 2019 Far too many are vilified, persecuted and prosecuted for their courageous acts. Just ask one of the most famous ones alive. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chelsea Manning Has Sacrificed Everything Twice

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Mar 29, 2019 For bravely defying a state that grows ever more hostile to whistleblowers, the former intelligence officer is our Truthdigger of the Month. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Ramps Up Feud With Jeff Sessions

Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller / The Associated Press Aug 24, 2018 The president continues to press his attorney general to investigate special counsel Robert Mueller and his team. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Reality Winner Gets 5 Years for Leak on Russian Hacking

MEG KINNARD / The Associated Press Aug 23, 2018 The former government contractor, who pleaded guilty, receives the longest sentence ever given for a federal crime involving a leak of secret information to the news media. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Leaked NSA Report Is Short on Facts, Proves Little in ‘Russiagate’ Case

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jun 8, 2017 The document allegedly leaked by whistleblower Reality Winner reinforces assertions made by President Trump that the Russia story is fake news. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )