I subscribed! I am generally a penny pincher and i usually opt for the “free” tier, but you, sir, are a TRUE american hero and are deserving of every penny. I look forward to this endeavor of yours and congrats on to you and Lindsey on your journey into parenthood. As a mother of two, who turn 7 & 10 in the coming days, i can verify that it will be the most fulfilling experience of your life.
I can barely contain my excitement about you being here, and me being able to read your thoughts UN-EDITED. Looking forward to many lengthy discussions.
Elaine Harger, Managing editor of an independent librarians association (Progressive Librarian Guild)--wrote "Abandoning Snowden… and Privacy?Hegemony at Play in ALA."
She stated: Why does it matter that, with respect to Edward Snowden himself,
ALA went from recognizing “Edward Snowden as a whistleblower who, in
releasing information…has performed a valuable service” to urging “the U.S.
Congress and President Obama to provide authentic protections that prevent
government intimidation and criminal prosecution of government employees
and private contractors who make disclosures of wrong doing in the intelligence
community”?
Simply this: ALA abandoned a clear, unequivocal statement identifying
Snowden as a whistleblower deserving of “authentic protections,” in favor of
one appealing to two bodies, the legislative and executive, who ALA knew were
actively, publicly, or otherwise denying Snowden such protection."
Harger's meticulous documentation of how this played out at the American Library Association is stunning.
I posted my first comments a little while ago. I goofed! First thing I should have said: “Thank you Mr. Snowden. You are a true patriot.” Thanks for giving the public the truth.
"high integrity" can be used when Ed said something along the lines of "people who don't like anime should be put into re-education camps". I laughed so hard when I read that in his book. You're the man Ed.
Ed -- how much do you think the current state of the internet is due to the surveillance impetus of state actors, and how much do private forces of monopoly? Or are they inherently related? Curious which end of the dog is wagging which, in your opinion.
I have followed your story for quite some time, and forever burned into my memory are your words: Saying you don’t care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is like saying you don’t care about freedom of speech because you have nothing to say. I am so glad you are here and excited to hear more.
Thanks Ed. Most worth reading in a long time. What idealists we were. The internet was supposed to bring us together, free access to everything, a network to participate in.
Except for a few free spots, we now have what governments and telcos always wanted: an internet with traditional sender and receiver and the price we pay is damn high.
When you subscribe with your personal e-mail hoping it goes on your record and receive the automated e-mail titled "Congrats! This is on your permanent record" by Ed :)
Ok, I’ll give this a go in terms of continuing Ed. I consider your life choices a high example of bravery. I look forward to the challenges I’ll face in coming to terms with how best to present ourselves, given the conditions you describe.
I subscribed! I am generally a penny pincher and i usually opt for the “free” tier, but you, sir, are a TRUE american hero and are deserving of every penny. I look forward to this endeavor of yours and congrats on to you and Lindsey on your journey into parenthood. As a mother of two, who turn 7 & 10 in the coming days, i can verify that it will be the most fulfilling experience of your life.
HOLY CRAP!
Take my money Ed!
I’m so excited that substack is thriving so much, things like this give me hope that there is a chance to escape THE PARTY’S unilateral authority.
Well said!
Take my money, too. Sorry I don’t have much!
I can barely contain my excitement about you being here, and me being able to read your thoughts UN-EDITED. Looking forward to many lengthy discussions.
The American Library Association (ALA), Social Responsibilities Round Table passed a resolution supporting you: "Resolution in support of whistleblower Edward Snowden" in 2013: https://www.ala.org/rt/sites/ala.org.rt/files/content/SRRT/Resolutions/2013/Snowden.pdf
When presented to the entire Association the resolution was modified with a resolution on the need for reforms for the intelligence community to support privacy, open government, government transparency, and accountability : https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/whistleblower-issues-dominate-council-iii-session/
Elaine Harger, Managing editor of an independent librarians association (Progressive Librarian Guild)--wrote "Abandoning Snowden… and Privacy?Hegemony at Play in ALA."
She stated: Why does it matter that, with respect to Edward Snowden himself,
ALA went from recognizing “Edward Snowden as a whistleblower who, in
releasing information…has performed a valuable service” to urging “the U.S.
Congress and President Obama to provide authentic protections that prevent
government intimidation and criminal prosecution of government employees
and private contractors who make disclosures of wrong doing in the intelligence
community”?
Simply this: ALA abandoned a clear, unequivocal statement identifying
Snowden as a whistleblower deserving of “authentic protections,” in favor of
one appealing to two bodies, the legislative and executive, who ALA knew were
actively, publicly, or otherwise denying Snowden such protection."
Harger's meticulous documentation of how this played out at the American Library Association is stunning.
http://www.progressivelibrariansguild.org/PL/PL42/010.pdf
--Kathleen McCook, member, American Library Association, Social Responsibilities RoundTable and member, Progressive Librarians Guild.
Excellent, Kathleen! Thanks to you.
I posted my first comments a little while ago. I goofed! First thing I should have said: “Thank you Mr. Snowden. You are a true patriot.” Thanks for giving the public the truth.
So grateful to be here. Thank you for your bravery and service from a fellow Marylander. Sending you and your new family love and support!
Ed, you are an inspiration -- thank you for your courage and high integrity.
Stay well and best wishes, with immense gratitude one of your fans -- Boris
"high integrity" can be used when Ed said something along the lines of "people who don't like anime should be put into re-education camps". I laughed so hard when I read that in his book. You're the man Ed.
Well, I guess I'm "ready" for the camps then.
I never got into anime but my son LOVES it 😉
I can't believe you are here. And committing to weekly posts. This is such a good news. Thanks and hope to soon hear the news of pardon for you.
Ed -- how much do you think the current state of the internet is due to the surveillance impetus of state actors, and how much do private forces of monopoly? Or are they inherently related? Curious which end of the dog is wagging which, in your opinion.
Bezos works with/for the government; both are monopolies.
I have followed your story for quite some time, and forever burned into my memory are your words: Saying you don’t care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is like saying you don’t care about freedom of speech because you have nothing to say. I am so glad you are here and excited to hear more.
Thank you for everything that you have done!
Thank you for all you've done on the field of privacy and civil liberties.
Thanks Ed. Most worth reading in a long time. What idealists we were. The internet was supposed to bring us together, free access to everything, a network to participate in.
Except for a few free spots, we now have what governments and telcos always wanted: an internet with traditional sender and receiver and the price we pay is damn high.
When you subscribe with your personal e-mail hoping it goes on your record and receive the automated e-mail titled "Congrats! This is on your permanent record" by Ed :)
Ok, I’ll give this a go in terms of continuing Ed. I consider your life choices a high example of bravery. I look forward to the challenges I’ll face in coming to terms with how best to present ourselves, given the conditions you describe.
Finally a way to show my support! And hear more from you. Huge win win.