Journalism After Snowden: The Future of the Free Press in the Surveillance State (Columbia Journalism Review Books)

Edward Snowden's release of classified NSA documents exposed the widespread government practice of mass surveillance in a democratic society. The publication of these documents, facilitated by three journalists, as well as efforts to criminalize the act of being a whistleblower or source, signaled a new era in the coverage of national security reporting. The contributors to Journalism After Snowden analyze the implications of the Snowden affair for journalism and the future role of the profession as a watchdog for the public good. Integrating discussions of media, law, surveillance, technology, and national security, the book offers a timely and much-needed assessment of the promises and perils for journalism in the digital age.Journalism After Snowden is essential reading for citizens, journalists, and academics in search of perspective on the need for and threats to investigative journalism in an age of heightened surveillance. The book features...Edward Snowden’s release of classified NSA documents exposed the widespread government practice of mass surveillance in a democratic society. The publication of these documents, facilitated by three journalists, as well as efforts to criminalize the act of being a whistleblower or source, signaled a new era in the coverage of national security reporting. The contributors to Journalism After Snowden analyze the implications of the Snowden affair for journalism and the future role of the profession as a watchdog for the public good. Integrating discussions of media, law, surveillance, technology, and national security, the book offers a timely and much-needed assessment of the promises and perils for journalism in the digital age. Journalism After Snowden is essential reading for citizens, journalists, and academics in search of perspective on the need for and threats to investigative journalism in an age of heightened surveillance. The book features contributions from key players involved in the reporting of leaks of classified information by Edward Snowden, including Alan Rusbridger, former editor-in-chief of The Guardian; ex-New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson; legal scholar and journalist Glenn Greenwald; and Snowden himself. Other contributors include dean of Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Steve Coll, Internet and society scholar Clay Shirky, legal scholar Cass Sunstein, and journalist Julia Angwin. Topics discussed include protecting sources, digital security practices, the legal rights of journalists, access to classified data, interpreting journalistic privilege in the digital age, and understanding the impact of the Internet and telecommunications policy on journalism. The anthology舗s interdisciplinary nature provides a comprehensive overview and understanding of how society can protect the press and ensure the free flow of information.Emily Bell is professor of professional practice and director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at the Columbia Journalism School. Taylor Owen is assistant professor of digital media and global affairs at the University of British Columbia. Smitha Khorana is a journalist and fellow at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at the Columbia Journalism School. Jennifer R. Henrichsen is a Ph.D. student at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania and the former Program & Research Coordinator of Journalism After Snowden at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. Journalism After Snowden Is Essential Reading For Citizens, Journalists, And Academics In Search Of Perspective On The Critical Need For Investigative Journalism In An Age Of Heightened Surveillance. The Book Features Contributions From Key Players Involved In The Reporting Of Leaks Of Classified Information By Edward Snowden, Including Alan Rusbridger, Former Editor-in-chief Of The Guardian; Jill Abramson, Former Executive Editor Of The New York Times; Legal Scholar And Journalist Glenn Greenwald, Snowden Himself. Steve Coll, Clay Shirky, Cass Sunstein, And Julia Angwin Are Among The Other Contributors. Topics Include Protecting Sources, Digital Security Practices, Interpreting Journalistic Privilege In The Digital Age, Access To Classified Data, And Understanding The Impact Of The Internet And Telecommunications Policy On Journalism. --cover. Introduction / Emily Bell, Taylor Owen, And Smitha Khorana -- The Story And The Source. Journalism After Snowden / Alan Rusbridger -- In Defense Of Leaks / Jill Abramson -- The Surveillance State / Glenn Greenwald -- A Conversation With Edward Snowden / Edward Snowden And Emily Bell -- Journalists And Sources. Source Protection In The Age Of Surveillance / Steve Coll -- Rescuing A Reporter's Right To Protect The Confidentiality Of Sources / David A. Schulz And Valerie Belair-gagnon -- Digital Security For Journalists / Julia Angwin -- Beyond Pgp: How News Organizations Can And Must Protect Reporters And Sources At An Institutional Level / Trevor Timm -- Freedom Of Information And Information Asymmetry / Nabiha Syed -- Governing Surveillance. Political Journalism In A Networked Age / Clay Shirky -- National Security And The New Yellow Press / Steven G. Bradbury -- A New Age Of Cyberwarfare / David E. Sanger -- The Snowden Effect On The Nsa And Reporting / Siobhan Gorman -- Edward Snowden, His Passport, And The Legal Identity Of Americans / Patrick Weil -- Surveillance Policy As Risk Management / Cass R. Sunstein -- Communications Networks And New Media. Silicon Valley And Journalism / Emily Bell -- Digital Threats Against Journalists / Ron Deibert -- Fiber And Open Communications Networks / Susan Crawford -- Free Thought, Free Media / Eben Moglen -- Should Journalism Be A Surveillance-safe Space? / Ethan Zuckerman -- Postscript: Journalism After Snowden / Jonathan Zittrain. Edited By Emily Bell And Taylor Owen, With Smitha Khorana And Jennifer R. Henrichsen. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Edward Snowden's release of classified NSA documents exposed the widespread government practice of mass surveillance in a democratic society. The publication of these documents, facilitated by three journalists, as well as efforts to criminalize the act of being a whistleblower or source, signaled a new era in the coverage of national security reporting. The contributors to Journalism After Snowden analyze the implications of the Snowden affair for journalism and the future role of the profession as a watchdog for the public good. Integrating discussions of media, law, surveillance, technology, and national security, the book offers a timely and much-needed assessment of the promises and perils for journalism in the digital age. Journalism After Snowden is an essential read for citizens, journalists, and academics in search of perspective on the need for and threats to investigative journalism in an age of heightened surveillance. The book features contributions from key players in the initial reporting of the NSA files, including former editor-in-chief of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger; ex-New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson; legal scholar and journalist Glenn Greenwald; and Edward Snowden. Other contributors include dean of Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Steve Coll, Internet and society scholar Clay Shirky, legal scholar Cass Sunstein, and journalist Julia Angwin. Topics discussed include the protection of sources, digital security practices, the legal rights of journalists, access to classified data, interpreting journalistic privilege in the digital age, and understanding the impact of the Internet and telecommunications policy on journalism. The anthology's interdisciplinary nature provides a comprehensive overview and understanding of how society can protect the press and ensure the free flow of information Introduction / Emily Bell, Taylor Owen, and Smitha Khorana I. The story and the source. Journalism after Snowden / Alan Rusbridger In defense of leaks / Jill Abramson The surveillance state / Glenn Greenwald A conversation with Edward Snowden / Edward Snowden and Emily Bell II. Journalists and sources. Source protection in the age of surveillance / Steve Coll Rescuing a reporter's right to protect the confidentiality of sources / David A. Schulz and Valerie Belair-Gagnon Digital security for journalists / Julia Angwin Beyond PGP : how news organizations can and must protect reporters and sources at an institutional level / Trevor Timm Freedom of information and information asymmetry / Nabiha Syed III. Governing surveillance. Political journalism in a networked age / Clay Shirky National security and the "new yellow press" / Steven G. Bradbury A new age of cyberwarfare / David E. Sanger The Snowden effect on the NSA and reporting / Siobhan Gorman Edward Snowden, his passport, and the legal identity of Americans / Patrick Weil Surveillance policy as risk management / Cass R. Sunstein IV. Communications networks and new media. Silicon Valley and journalism / Emily Bell Digital threats against journalists / Ron Deibert Fiber and open communications networks / Susan Crawford Free thought, free media / Eben Moglen Should journalism be a surveillance-safe space? / Ethan Zuckerman Postscript: Journalism after Snowden / Jonathan Zittrain