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Spencer Ackerman

Spencer Ackerman (born June 1, 1980) is an American journalist and writer. Focusing primarily on national security, he began his career at The New Republic in 2002 before writing for Wired, The Guardian, and The Daily Beast.

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Known for
National security journalism
Notable work
Reign of Terror
Occupation
Journalist
Awards
2012 National Magazine Award for Digital Media 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
Education
Rutgers University (BA)
Born
(1980-06-01) June 1, 1980 (age 46) New York City, U.S.

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related to External links · 14
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Awards · 1
Spencer Ackerman → 2012 National Magazine Award for Digital Media 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
Born · 1
Spencer Ackerman → (1980-06-01) June 1, 1980 (age 46) New York City, U.S.
Education · 1
Spencer Ackerman → Rutgers University (BA)
Known for · 1
Spencer Ackerman → National security journalism
Notable work · 1
Spencer Ackerman → Reign of Terror
Occupation · 1
Spencer Ackerman → Journalist
Website · 1
Spencer Ackerman → forever-wars.com
Years active · 1
Spencer Ackerman → 2002–present

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