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System Update with Glenn Greenwald
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Unpacking the Snowden Narrative
This chapter clarifies misconceptions about Edward Snowden's actions and his relationship with WikiLeaks, emphasizing that he did not hand documents to them but shared information with journalists. It highlights the challenges Snowden faced while seeking asylum, particularly impeding actions by the U.S. government that framed him as a traitor despite evidence to the contrary. The chapter critiques the shifting political narratives surrounding Snowden, countering claims of espionage and underscoring the importance of journalistic integrity in the discourse on surveillance and whistleblowing.
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