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“My philosophy about journalism is simple - that we have a job to hold those in power accountable, to give voice to the voiceless, and to provide people with information that they can use to make informed decisions about what policies they want enacted in their name and what policies they don't.”

Quote by Jeremy Scahill

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Jeremy Scahill is an American journalist and editor known for his reporting on global military operations and intelligence agencies. Born on October 18, 1974, he has worked as a reporter for The Nation magazine and gained widespread attention for his investigative reporting in the book 'Blackwater'. more

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