Update, same day: And check out the video, where he discusses his ethical decision.

Journalist Glenn Greenwald knew that the Guardian revelations would put him in the crosshairs of the national security state. Now his NSA source, Nathan Snowden, comes forward. Becoming an authentic hero is starting to catch fire . . .

Edward Snowden NSA: Guardian Reveals Identity of Whistleblower Behind NSA Revelations

“From the moment he decided to disclose numerous top-secret documents to the public, he was determined not to opt for the protection of anonymity. ‘I have no intention of hiding who I am because I know I have done nothing wrong.”