By Glenn Greenwald
Over the last 40 years, the U.S. government has relied on extreme fear-mongering to demonize transparency.
In sum, every time an unwanted whistleblower steps forward, we are treated to the same messaging: You’re all going to die because of these leakers and the journalists who publish their disclosures! Lest you think that’s hyperbole, consider this headline from last week based on an interview with outgoing NSA chief Keith Alexander.