Whistleblowing

Democrats debate whether Snowden is a hero or traitor

Jilani wants to see Clinton and Sanders debate these civil liberties controversies and branch out into further issues, including the war on drugs.

“I think (Snowden) has paid more than his due. He performed an incredible service,” said Jill Stein, the Green Party’s 2012 presidential nominee. “While he broke a law, technically, he also served a much higher constitutional law which was being broken. I think he should be welcomed home as a hero. And I think Chelsea—Chelsea Manning, as well, you know, ought to be recognized as the hero that she is, and I would say the same for Julian Assange. We owe them all a great debt of gratitude.”