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Watch the video of the 2013 Ridenhour Prizes
If you missed the tenth annual Ridenhour Prizes luncheon ceremony on April 24 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, you can Watch it here.
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The NSA's Secret Role in the US Assassination Program
The NSA uses a complex analysis of electronic surveillance as the primary way to locate targets for drone strikes — resulting in the deaths of innocent or unidentified people. Learn more
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Watch: A Virtual Conversation with Snowden
Edward Snowden's conversation with the ACLU's Ben Wizner and Chris Soghoian at South by Southwest. Learn more
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Please donate to The Ridenhour Prizes
Please help us support the courageous truth-tellers we honor each year by making a tax-deductible contribution. Learn more
ABOUT THE PRIZES
The annual Ridenhour Prizes recognize acts of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society. These prizes memorialize the spirit of fearless truth-telling that whistleblower and investigative journalist Ron Ridenhour reflected throughout his extraordinary life and career. Each prize carries a $10,000 stipend. For more information, call Taya Kitman at 212-822-0252.
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