Glenn Greenwald Slams Washington Post for Promoting Punishment of Its Source, Edward Snowden

Staff / Truthdig Sep 19, 2016 The newspaper received a Pulitzer Prize for reporting on National Security Agency programs leaked by Edward Snowden. Now its editorial board wants him locked him away. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Subtler Oliver Stone Is Back in Top Form With ‘Snowden’

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Sep 16, 2016 Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s quietly gripping performance, complemented by Stone’s smartly subdued direction, makes for a top-notch treatment of the former National Security Agency contractor’s real-life suspense story. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Edward Snowden Makes His Case for a Pardon, Says Leaks Were ‘Necessary, Vital Things’ (Video)

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Sep 13, 2016 "I think when people look at the calculations of benefit, it is clear that in the wake of 2013, the laws of our nation changed," the whistleblower and former National Security Agency contractor tells The Guardian. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein, Oliver Stone, Noam Chomsky, Others Condemn ‘Coup’ in Brazil

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Aug 29, 2016 "Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.)"Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

War ‘Has Become a Permanent Condition’ for the United States

By Jane Stillwater Aug 27, 2016 At the annual Veterans For Peace convention, speakers including filmmaker Oliver Stone, historian Andrew Bracevich and journalist Ann Jones discussed public relation campaigns in support of war and the struggles American veterans face. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oliver Stone Warns Against Surveillance Capitalism and ‘Pokémon Go’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Jul 28, 2016 The “Snowden” filmmaker believes technology will lead to totalitarianism, and his points about domestic spying and data mining should not be dismissed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ron Kovic on the Continuing Struggle of Veterans (Audio and Transcript)

BLANK Feb 20, 2016 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer speaks with the Vietnam veteran, author and peace activist about what has changed and what hasn’t since his time in combat. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Here’s the Haunting First Trailer for Oliver Stone’s ‘Snowden’

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 1, 2015 The dramatic official trailer for the Edward Snowden biopic has arrived, six months ahead of its Christmas release date. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Edward Snowden Reportedly Will Be Played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Oliver Stone’s Biopic

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 22, 2014 Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has agreed to take the lead role in "The Snowden Files," a film about the NSA whistle-blower directed by progressive filmmaker Oliver Stone, according to Variety. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Oliver Stone Sounds Off on Bradley Manning and ‘Empress Clinton’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 1, 2013 The director of such films as "Platoon" and "JFK" appears to be outraged over the conviction of whistle-blower Bradley Manning. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Groundwork Obama’s Laying for America’s Future

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2013 In an op-ed for the Financial Times, Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone and American University professor Peter Kuznick argue that the National Security Agency’s surveillance program that began during George W. Bush’s administration and has been expanded by President Barack Obama “is laying the foundation for a frighteningly dystopian future.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Oliver Stone Urges Action to End ‘Surveillance State’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 11, 2013 In a new video produced by the ACLU, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker says it's time to take a stand for American civil liberties in the wake of the recent revelations about the scope of the National Security Agency's massive surveillance program. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )