I put more initial weight into someone who published the Snowden disclosures than those who oppose him. But go read what he has to say and examine his sources. If what he says is true, then weigh less those opposing what he said else weigh them more.
Don’t listen to all the voices here seeking to discredit him. They are playing defense. Just go to original sources and make up your own mind.
> Just go to original sources and make up your own mind.
But that's not an easy thing to do, is it? Even if we can do this one time, that's not sustainable. We need to trust somebody, and that's unfortunately getting lot harder.
Usually, I would put more trust on an established media organization like The Intercept over an individual, even though he's a co-founder. But after seeing (what I perceive to be) media's blatant disregard for journalistic standards, specially in last 4 years, I'm not so sure anymore.
Don’t listen to all the voices here seeking to discredit him. They are playing defense. Just go to original sources and make up your own mind.