Update 11/1/13: Protesters rally in DC and around world to support whistleblowers

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NSA Whistleblower Thomas Drake speaks at DC Stopwatching.us rally

At last week’s Stopwatching.us rally thousands demonstrated in support of whistleblowers and transparency, while calling on the NSA to end its mass surveillance programs. Organizers called it the largest rally against mass surveillance yet.
NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake, an outspoken supporter of Chelsea Manning, was one of the speakers at the rally. He discussed the need for real whistleblower protections, and argued that without them government employees will turn a blind eye to unlawful and unethical behaviour by the government.
A broad coalition of groups backed the event, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Private Manning Support Network (and many others).

On the same day, international supporters rallied around the world. In Berlin, at the Transeuropa forum, supporters gathered to take this wonderful photo:

Showing support for Chelsea Manning at the #StopWatching.us rally in Berlin

The Guardian reports that thousands attended the Washington DC rally. Watch their report below: