NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Is Now on Twitter

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Sep 29, 2015 12:16 pm

This article is over 9 years old and may contain outdated information

Can you hear me now?

— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) September 29, 2015

Recommended Videos

Edward Snowden, who exposed the depths of the NSA’s digital spying programs and was forced to leave the country to take refuge abroad, is now on Twitter.

Since he brought the NSA’s activities to light, Snowden has become a go-to source for thoughts on cyber-security—albeit one that’s a bit hard to reach for journalists in the U.S. (And not everyone finds his opinions particularly helpful.) Now he’ll be able to share his thoughts directly on Twitter.

As of this writing, he already has over 19,000 followers, but there’s only one account he’s following:

Well played.

(via Kelly Lawler on Twitter)

—Please make note of The Mary Sue’s general comment policy.—

Do you follow The Mary Sue on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, & Google +?

The Mary Sue is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy

Author

Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.