| Jun 4, 2014 | Peace / SecurityEdward Snowden is trying to set the record straight about what exactly he was doing before he blew the whistle on widespread government snooping. Back when he made headlines by sharing his revelations and opting to stay stuck in Russia rather than serving time in a...
| Aug 28, 2013 | Peace / SecurityTell us stuff We need to know, And soon it’s off To jail you’ll go. Don’t get fooled by terms like “classified secrets” or “aiding the enemy.” They just cover up the darker sides of our national security state. Pointing out...
| Aug 7, 2013 | Rights / DemocracyIn another America — where democracy reigns and government respects freedom of the press, protects privacy, and honors whistleblowers — Bradley Manning would receive a presidential pardon. After campaigning for the presidency last year, I was asked by my supporters to...
| May 22, 2013 | Peace / SecurityThe White House Almost never frets, About the lies It told to vets. This Memorial Day, I’d like to salute the young people who continue to enlist in our armed forces. Their initial training reinforces their sense that America is beset with many ill-motivated...
