Facing Years in Prison for Drone Leak, Daniel Hale Makes His Case Against U.S. Assassination Program
With prosecutors seeking a maximum sentence, Hale delivered a powerful handwritten letter describing his motivations to the court.
Murtaza Hussain
Murtaza Hussain is a reporter at The Intercept who focuses on national security and foreign policy. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, MSNBC, and other news outlets.
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2006-2013: Snowden, Assange, Mass Surveillance, and Whistleblowing
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2009-2016: The Occasional Dissenter
1998-2016: U.S. Policy Toward NATO Expansion
Joe Biden has been an unwavering advocate of NATO expansion, saying the alliance is a necessary bulwark against war in Europe and a vehicle for U.S. values and interests.
2009-2016: The Occasional Dissenter
1998-2011: Global Targeted Killing Programs
Throughout his career, Joe Biden questioned the legality of U.S. assassinations. As vice president, he became a player in the drone wars.
2009-2016: The Occasional Dissenter
2011: Libya Intervention
Joe Biden had reservations about the U.S. intervention in Libya but later claimed that it was the right move to oust Gaddafi.
2009-2016: The Occasional Dissenter
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