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Reality's Linguist Beginnings
- Reality Winner grew up in rural Texas and was talented in languages, training as a linguist for Middle Eastern and North African languages.
- She worked in a sensitive compartmented information facility (skiff) where classified documents are tightly controlled.
Early Awareness of Russian Interference
- Reality realized Russia was attempting to interfere in U.S. elections, but proof had not become public yet.
- She believed if she knew about the interference, then the president must also know.
Spontaneous Leak Decision
- On May 9, 2017, Reality spontaneously decided to leak a classified document to The Intercept.
- She mailed the document after yoga class without legal precautions, hoping it would save democracy.