TV News LIES

Wednesday, Nov 13th

Last update08:57:16 AM GMT

You are here News Journalism & Media The Snowden era of journalism

The Snowden era of journalism

E-mail Print PDF

Snoeden eraWelcome to the Edward Snowden-era of national security journalism — a time when no scoop is too small, no detail too minor, and revelations about government surveillance pour forth on an almost daily basis.

It’s a significant departure from the way things used to be.

After Sept. 11, reporters and editors often heeded tremendous pressure from government officials, including the president and/or national security adviser, to hold blockbuster articles concerning classified U.S. spy operations — accepting the warnings that publishing the information could put national security in danger or even lead to another catastrophe.

But just as Watergate changed the ethos of political journalism, the Snowden leaks appear to have upended the way many journalists approach national security reporting. While substantial portions of Snowden’s massive cache of information has been withheld, Americans have been treated to a seemingly endless wave of articles since the first stories landed in June — leaving Obama administration officials and members of Congress fuming and even some veteran journalists concerned that the bar to publish has fallen too low.

Snowden has prompted a free-for-all among journalists itching to tell America’s surveillance secrets, an important generational shift as the nation faces years of growing debate about privacy in an increasingly wired world. The litany of stories come not just from the handful of reporters with access to the former NSA contractor’s treasure-trove of documents but also from competitors eagerly searching for scoops to move the dial on what has become one of the biggest stories of the decade.

More...

 


Most Recent Related Stories...


Over 100 staff accuse BBC of bias in coverage of Israel’s war in Gaza

BBC staff Accuse BBC of bias The BBC has been accused by more than 100 of its staff of giving Israel favourable...

Right-Wing Guest Booted From CNN Mid-Segment After 'Vile' Attack On Panelist

Mehdi HasanA conservative commentator was given the boot from CNN in the middle of a show after...

Billionaire Daughter Of LA Times Owner Says Harris Endorsement Pulled Over VP’s Gaza Stance

Owner of LA Times Nika Soon-Shiong, a progressive activist, told The New York Times on Saturday the pulled endorsement “was...

Bezos faces criticism after executives met with Trump on day of Post’s non-endorsement

WP Execs met with Trump before Bezos decision The multi-billionaire owner of the Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, continued facing criticism throughout the weekend because...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!