Glenn Greenwald
Journalist and author; 'No Place to Hide'
Born
March 6th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A journalist and author recognized for significant contributions to investigative journalism. Gained prominence through reporting on Edward Snowden's revelations regarding mass surveillance programs conducted by U.S. government agencies. Co-founded 'The Intercept' in 2014, an online news platform focusing on investigative journalism. Authored several books on civil liberties and government accountability, including 'No Place to Hide', which details insights from the Snowden disclosures. Contributed to discussions on the implications of surveillance in a democratic society and the impact of digital privacy.
Published 'No Place to Hide' in 2014
Co-founded 'The Intercept' in 2014
Reported on Edward Snowden's NSA leaks
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