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NSA Whistleblower William Binney: Seeking Blackmail Power, U.S. Officials Enabled 9/11

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 15, 2015 The 31-year National Security Agency veteran blew the whistle when he realized technology that he had developed to protect Americans was being used to spy on them. In a wide-ranging, 45-minute discussion, he and Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer discuss who's responsible for the surveillance program, how authorities' desire for blackmail power through mass spying was a factor in their failure to stop the 9/11 attacks, and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage, Obama’s Whistle-Blower Crackdown and More

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2013 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: A deeper look at the Supreme Court's historic week, the Obama administration harasses whistle-blowers, and "Duck Dynasty" in revolt. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Three Men Who Wouldn’t Let the NSA Get Away With It

By Thomas Hedges, Center for Study of Responsive Law Nov 30, 2012 Whistle-blowers have warned that intelligence agencies are abusing the Constitution and lavishing private companies with expensive contracts in exchange for subpar results.Whistle-blowers have warned that intelligence agencies are abusing the Constitution and lavishing private companies with expensive contracts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: William Binney

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 15, 2012 It's the first day of the HOPE conference, and hackers and technology enthusiasts have come to hear NSA whistle-blower William Binney give the meeting's keynote address. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )