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“Of all the views that are detached from reality, the most delusional is that Christians are persecuted in the U.S.”

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Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald is an American journalist and constitutional lawyer known for his investigative reporting and advocacy for civil liberties. He gained international attention for his role in the publication of classified NSA documents, which exposed widespread government surveillance programs. more

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