United States | Edward Snowden

Whistleblowers and the economy of esteem

The debate over Edward Snowden's honour affects the supply of future leaks, and the legitimacy of American government

By W.W. | HOUSTON

EDWARD SNOWDEN, the erstwhile IT guy who worked for the National Security Agency (NSA) and is responsible for the PowerPoint heard 'round the world, is ___________.

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