What happened to the Snowden archive (libroot.org)

Article summary

The article discusses the status of the Snowden archive, a collection of documents leaked by Edward Snowden in 2013, and why no new documents have been published since 2019. The archive was initially shared with several media outlets, including The Guardian, The New York Times, and Der Spiegel, but publication of documents slowed down and eventually stopped. The article explores possible reasons for this, including the destruction of the Guardian's copy of the archive, the lack of interest from other media outlets, and the shifting priorities of the journalists involved. The fate of the remaining documents and the impact of their publication on the public discourse are still unclear.

Main themes

• Snowden archive
• government surveillance
• media freedom
• politics and polarization
• power and corruption
• technology and society

What commenters say

• The lack of publication of new Snowden documents may be due to a shift in the Overton window, making the issues exposed by Snowden less relevant to the public.
• The decision to stop publishing documents may have been influenced by government pressure and the destruction of the Guardian's copy of the archive.
• The public's interest in the Snowden story may have waned due to the polarization of politics and the lack of tangible consequences for those responsible.
• The suppression of the Snowden documents may be a symptom of a broader trend of erosion of democratic institutions and the rise of authoritarianism.
• The role of money and power in shaping the narrative around the Snowden story should not be underestimated.
• The fact that some people are willing to fight for their values and beliefs, even if they are in the minority, can lead to conflict and social change.
• The impact of technology on the balance of power and the ability of governments to control information is a crucial factor in understanding the Snowden story and its aftermath.