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Mon Feb 17, 2014, 12:07 PM

Feb 2014

The three journalists who broke the National Security Agency revelations from Edward Snowden in the Guardian are among the recipients of the prestigious 2013 George Polk Awards in Journalism.

Glenn Greenwald, Ewen MacAskill and Laura Poitras will receive the award for national security reporting, along with Barton Gellman of the Washington Post.

Janine Gibson, Guardian US editor-in-chief, said: “We’re honoured by the recognition from the Polk awards and delighted for Ewen, Glenn, Laura, Barton and their colleagues that their work has been recognised.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/16/guardian-nsa-snowden-george-polk-awards

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Greenwald debuts Omidyar-backed The Intercept [View all] bemildred Feb 2014 OP

It should be renamed "The Profiteer" Renew Deal Feb 2014 #1

That enterpreneurial spirit is so American, isn't it?` bemildred Feb 2014 #2

Thank you, why people excuse this guy is beyond me! Demenace Feb 2014 #3

He is not the owner or even a partner in the company. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #5

And your proof that they wouldn't be published is what? Renew Deal Feb 2014 #10

No, it's the government who is fucking us. DeSwiss Feb 2014 #34

RIDICULOUS -- in THIS world, as it is, you need big bucks to be heard in the mainstream! cloudythescribbler Feb 2014 #4

Then how did this story get so much attention? Renew Deal Feb 2014 #8

Because they were published by big bucks news orgs. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #11

Exactly Renew Deal Feb 2014 #17

And Greenwald et al have been publishing quality stuff for other big bucks news orgs. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #18

And this is good, how? joshcryer Feb 2014 #24

Why do you lie Josh. That shows absolutely nothing. After the cables were dumped by the Guardian, Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #25

Wikileaks had the cables in Feb. They didn't get traction until Dec. joshcryer Feb 2014 #26

You are so wrong. February of 2010 is when Wikileaks received the cables. November of 2010 is when Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #27

The first cable was published 18 February. joshcryer Feb 2014 #29

You are right. Address the rest of my timeline. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #31

Heh. joshcryer Feb 2014 #32

Yes. I have lived 25 years in my rent controlled spartment Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #38

So you believe that journalists should not get paid? Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #6

Your mistake is calling Greenwald a "journalist" Renew Deal Feb 2014 #7

Vitriol is all you've got. Sad. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2014 #13

Really? Renew Deal Feb 2014 #16

I'll try to remember you said that in about 8 days. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #14

That's heartless Renew Deal Feb 2014 #15

This is where you lose most everyone LiberalLovinLug Feb 2014 #20

He ***was*** a journalist. Not anymore Renew Deal Feb 2014 #23

Yes. Go back to to occasional articles of interest which of course means publishing near every day.. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #28

"Manning wasn't a journalist." - Luminous Animal 2014 joshcryer Feb 2014 #33

Read it and weep. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #39

Oops... Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #41

Of course he should publish his findings and stories...... DeSwiss Feb 2014 #35

I figured "The Intercept" was sort of a clue to the intended content. bemildred Feb 2014 #37

only people you like can make a living? yurbud Feb 2014 #42

!!! oh shit! dionysus Apr 2014 #48

Kind of thin on content so far Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #9

Well, yeah, but we know they have lots of material to work with. nt bemildred Feb 2014 #19

Looking for your insightful critique of the article. Luminous Animal Feb 2014 #30

More power to 'em. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2014 #12

I give it six months. OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #21

We'll see... Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #36

Oh great...Greenwad, The Narcissist, needs more attention to his ego. SoapBox Feb 2014 #22

LOL, Greenwald has the cool, calm temperament, & unbiased opinion needed to professionally lead a FSogol Feb 2014 #40

Kick n/t bobthedrummer Apr 2014 #43

Why the necro? Blue_Tires Apr 2014 #44

This is NOT LBN. Lars28 Apr 2014 #45

Any poster can kick any post at any time. That seems to be what happened here. nt bemildred Apr 2014 #46

Again? Is this a second-chance offer ucrdem Apr 2014 #47