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Edward Snowden burst in public view when the 29-year-old identified himself as the source of leaks about the National Security Agencys surveillance of Americans. Here are 10 things to know about Snowden.
1. Doesnt have a high school diploma. According to The Guardian, which published the first story about the NSA surveillance, Snowden never finished his high school coursework, taking classes at a community college in Maryland but not completing those, either. The paper reported he did obtain a GED later.
2. Donated to Ron Paul. Zeke Miller of Time reported that Snowden made two $250 donations to the libertarian presidential candidates 2012 campaign. Snowden told The Guardian he voted for a third party in 2008 rather than President Barack Obama.
3. Wasnt a friendly neighbor. Snowden most recently lived in Hawaii with his girlfriend before leaving in early May, and neighbors say he didnt stop to chat much. According to The Telegraph, a neighbor told a local television station: We occasionally saw him as he was coming or going, or checking mail, or getting the garbage. We would say Hi, hows it going? How are you? and he would just rush inside. Neighbors also said Snowden had boxes piled floor-to-ceiling in his garage for the entire six months he lived there.
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