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Co-founding Editor and Columnist
Glenn Greenwald is a journalist, constitutional lawyer, and author of four New York Times best-selling books on politics and law. ⟶
Co-founding Editor and Senior Investigative Reporter
Jeremy Scahill is an investigative reporter and war correspondent. ⟶
Reporter
Sam Biddle is a reporter based in Brooklyn, focusing on malfeasance and misused power in technology. ⟶
Junior Designer
Soohee Cho is a graphic designer based in New York and originally from South Korea. ⟶
National Security Reporter
Matthew Cole is an investigative journalist covering national security and U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts. ⟶
Reporter
Cora Currier is a journalist with a focus on national security, foreign affairs, and human rights. ⟶
Reporter
Ryan Devereaux is an investigative journalist covering the intersections of national security, U.S. foreign policy, domestic law enforcement and human rights. ⟶
Reporter
Alex Emmons is a reporter covering national security, foreign affairs, human rights, and politics. ⟶
Video Producer
Lauren Feeney is a video journalist whose reporting has focused on poverty and human rights in the U.S. and abroad. ⟶
Digital Engagement Editor
Rubina Madan Fillion is a New York-based editor focused on social media and audience development. ⟶
Reporter/Managing Editor, The Intercept Brasil
Andrew Fishman is a journalist based in Rio de Janeiro. ⟶
Washington Editor
Dan Froomkin is a reporter, columnist, and editor with a focus on coverage of U.S. politics and media. ⟶
Reporter
Ryan Gallagher is a UK-based investigative journalist whose work is focused on government surveillance, technology, and civil liberties. ⟶
National Editor
Roger D. Hodge is an editor and writer covering environmental justice, immigration, criminal justice, and human rights. ⟶
Creative Director
Philipp Hubert is a graphic designer who has worked with a global client base on publishing, arts, and culture products. ⟶
Senior Editor
Peter Maass has written about war, media, and national security for a variety of outlets. ⟶
Senior Writer
Robert Mackey is a reporter and columnist focused on mining social networks for evidence of news events. ⟶
Senior Photo Editor
Chelsea Matiash is a Brooklyn-based journalist who has primarily focused on impactful visual storytelling for digital platforms. ⟶
Reporter
Jenna McLaughlin is a reporter and blogger covering surveillance and national security. ⟶
Research Editor
Sheelagh McNeill is a journalist and research editor based in New York City. ⟶
National Security Reporter
Mattathias Schwartz is an investigative journalist reporting from Washington, D.C. ⟶
Senior Writer/Editor
Liliana Segura is a journalist and editor with a longtime focus on the failings and excesses of the U.S. criminal justice system. ⟶
Director of Communications
Vivian Siu is a communications strategist and an award-winning producer and journalist. ⟶
Reporter
Jordan Smith is an award-winning investigative journalist based in Austin, Texas. ⟶
Multimedia Reporter
Alice Speri is a multimedia journalist with an interest in justice, civil rights, and the struggle for equality. ⟶
National Security Editor
Sharon Weinberger is a national security reporter with a focus on science and technology issues. ⟶
Research Editor for Investigations
Margot Williams is a journalist and research editor who was part of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams at The Washington Post. ⟶
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