“This is a deal that invites passivity, obedience, and conformity. The safest course, the way to ensure being “left alone,” is to remain quiet, unthreatening, and compliant.” — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
All of the evidence highlights the implicit bargain that is offered to citizens: pose no challenge and you have nothing to worry about. Mind your own business, and support or at least tolerate what we do, and you'll be fine.… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
In essence, I see the value of journalism as resting in a twofold mission: informing the public of accurate and vital information, and its… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“The evidence shows that assurances that surveillance is only targeted at those who “have done something wrong” should provide little comfort, since a state… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“It's almost hard to imagine anything more undemocratic than the view that political officials should not debate American wars in public, but only express… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
It's hardly news that the Obama administration is intensely and, in many respects, unprecedentedly hostile toward the news-gathering process. — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
Only In America can a renowned and devoted terrorism supporter like Peter King be the arbiter of national security and treason. — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“Above even our physical well-being, a central value is keeping the state out of the private realm—our “persons, houses, papers, and effects,” as the… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“That capability at any time could be turned around on the American people and no American would have any privacy left, such is the… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“Converting the Internet into a system of surveillance thus guts it of its core potential. Worse, it turns the Internet into a tool of… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“the desire for privacy is shared by us all as an essential, not ancillary, part of what it means to be human. We all… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
I don't have a 'side'—I'm responsible for what I say and nothing else. — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“Encryption matters, and it is not just for spies and philanderers.” — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
“Among other devices, the agency intercepts and tampers with routers and servers manufactured by Cisco to direct large amounts of Internet traffic back to… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
