“A key purpose of journalism is to provide an adversarial check on those who wield the greatest power by shining a light on what they do in the dark, and informing the public about those acts.”

American journalist, author, and former lawyer

Glenn Edward Greenwald is an American journalist, author, and former lawyer. He is known for reporting on civil liberties, government surveillance, and political power, and for a career that moved from law into journalism. Greenwald has built his reputation through commentary and reporting that often centers on constitutional rights, privacy, and state authority. His work is closely associated with public debate over surveillance, secrecy, and accountability.