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This is a collection of news articles and commentary on the [[wikipedia:NSA_warrantless_surveillance_(2001–07)| NSA warrantless surveillance]], the [[wikipedia:NSA_call_database | MAINWAY]] NSA call database, the [[wikipedia:PRISM_(surveillance_program) | PRISM]] surveillance program and revelations made public by [[wikipedia:Bradley_manning | Bradley Manning]], [[wikipedia:Edward_Snowden | Edward Snowden]] and other people who shared classified intelligence material.
This is a collection of news articles and commentary on the [[wikipedia:NSA_warrantless_surveillance_(2001–07)| NSA warrantless surveillance]], the [[wikipedia:NSA_call_database | MAINWAY]] NSA call database, the [[wikipedia:PRISM_(surveillance_program) | PRISM]] surveillance program and revelations made public by [[wikipedia:Bradley_manning | Bradley Manning]], [[wikipedia:Edward_Snowden | Edward Snowden]] and other people who shared classified intelligence material.
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== News ==
== News ==
=== 2017 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2017/03/07/wikileaks-publishes-thousands-what-says-are-cia-documents/4idPuifj6OCFOu2CkNemRP/story.html WikiLeaks releases alleged CIA hacking documents], by Scott Shane, Mark Mazzetti and Matthew Rosenberg (Mar 7, 2017)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2017/03/07/wikileaks-claims-samsung-tvs-enable-surveillance/W9B81g4goBWGCmmBgcpfEJ/story.html WikiLeaks claims Samsung TVs enable surveillance], unattributed (Mar 7, 2017)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/12/us/politics/nsa-gets-more-latitude-to-share-intercepted-communications.html N.S.A. Gets More Latitude to Share Intercepted Communications], by Charlie Savage (Jan 12, 2017)
=== 2016 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/nyregion/national-security-agency-said-to-use-manhattan-tower-as-listening-post.html National Security Agency Said to Use Manhattan Tower as Listening Post], by Jim Dwyer (Nov 17, 2016)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/china-phones-software-security.html Secret Backdoor in Some U.S. Phones Sent Data to China, Analysts Say], by Matt Apuzzo and Michael S. Schmidt (Nov 15, 2016)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/us/harold-martin-nsa.html Trove of Stolen Data Is Said to Include Top-Secret U.S. Hacking Tools], by Scott Shane, Matt Apuzzo and Jo Becker (Oct 19, 2016)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/30/politics/axe-files-axelrod-eric-holder/index.html Eric Holder says Edward Snowden performed a 'public service'], by Matthew Jaffe (May 30, 2016)
=== Nov 2015 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/10/us/politics/judge-deals-a-blow-to-nsa-phone-surveillance-program.html Judge Deals a Blow to N.S.A. Data Collection Program], by Charlie Savage (Nov 8, 2015)
=== Oct 2015 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/world/middleeast/battle-heats-up-over-exports-of-surveillance-technology.html Battle Heats Up Over Exports of Surveillance Technology], by James Risen (Oct 30, 2015)
=== Sept 2015 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/08/us/politics/apple-and-other-tech-companies-tangle-with-us-over-access-to-data.html Apple and Other Tech Companies Tangle With U.S. Over Data Access], by Matt Apuzzo, David E. Sanger and Michael S. Schmidt (Sept 6, 2015)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/01/politics/china-russia-cyberattacks-military/index.html China, Russia amassing personal info seized in hacks for counter-intelligence], by Jim Sciutto (Sept 2, 2015)
=== Aug 2015 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/16/us/politics/att-helped-nsa-spy-on-an-array-of-internet-traffic.html AT&T Helped U.S. Spy on Internet on a Vast Scale], by Julia Angwin, Charlie Savage, Jeff Larson, Henrik Moltke, Laura Poitras and James Risen (Aug 14, 2015)
=== July 2015 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/us/politics/nsa-will-not-be-allowed-to-keep-old-phone-records.html N.S.A. Will Not Be Allowed to Keep Old Phone Records], by Charlie Savage (July 26, 2015)
=== June 2015 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/06/23/world/europe/ap-eu-france-wikileaks.html N.S.A. Eavesdropped on Last 3 French Presidents, WikiLeaks Says], by The Associated Press (June 23, 2015)
* Wall St Journal: [http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2015/06/09/u-s-surveillance-backlash-could-cost-tech-companies-more-than-35-billion-by-2016/ U.S. Surveillance Backlash Could Cost Tech Companies More Than $35 Billion by 2016], by Robert McMillan and Kim S. Nash (June 9, 2015)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/doj-approved-nsa-targeting-of-foreign-hacker-signatures-under-2008-law/2015/06/04/48f09d48-0ad1-11e5-95fd-d580f1c5d44e_story.html DOJ approved NSA targeting of foreign hacker ‘signatures’ under 2008 law], by Ellen Nakashima (June 4, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/05/opinion/edward-snowden-the-world-says-no-to-surveillance.html Edward Snowden: The World Says No to Surveillance], by Edward J. Snowden (June 4, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/05/us/hunting-for-hackers-nsa-secretly-expands-internet-spying-at-us-border.html Hunting for Hackers, N.S.A. Secretly Expands Internet Spying at U.S. Border], by Charlie Savage, Julia Angwin, Jeff Larson and Henrik Moltke (June 4, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/us/politics/senate-surveillance-bill-passes-hurdle-but-showdown-looms.html U.S. Surveillance in Place Since 9/11 Is Sharply Limited], by Jennifer Steinhauer and Jonathan Weisman (June 2, 2015)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/02/politics/senate-usa-freedom-act-vote-patriot-act-nsa/index.html Senate passes NSA reform measure], by Jeremy Diamond, Deirdre Walsh and Athena Jones (June 2, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/02/us/politics/in-debate-over-patriot-act-lawmakers-weigh-risks-vs-liberty.html In Debate Over Patriot Act, Lawmakers Weigh Risks vs. Liberty], by Peter Baker (June 1, 2015)
=== May 2015 ===
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gop-division-puts-congress-on-brink-of-ending-nsa-surveillance-program/2015/05/19/e6ead8ba-fe60-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html?hpid=z1 NSA may need to begin winding down surveillance program this week], by Mike DeBonis and Ellen Nakashima (May 19, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/15/us/politics/nsa-opens-debate-over-how-long-democracy-can-wage-battles-in-shadows.html?_r=0 A Debate Over How Long Democracy Can Wage Battles in Shadows], by Charlie Savage (May 14, 2015)
* The Telegram: [http://www.telegram.com/article/20150513/NEWS/150519653 Mass. delegation divided as House votes to rein in NSA surveillance], by Peter Urban (May 13, 2015)
* The Intercept: [https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2015/05/12/intelligence-industry-cash-flows-media-echo-chamber-defending-nsa-surveillance/ Many of the NSA's loudest defenders have financial ties to NSA contractors], by Lee Fang (May 12, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/09/us/politics/court-ruling-on-nsa-data-collection-jolts-both-defenders-and-reformers.html Court Ruling on N.S.A.’s Data Collection Jolts Both Defenders and Reformers], by Jonathan Weisman and Jennifer Steinhauer (May 9, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/08/us/nsa-phone-records-collection-ruled-illegal-by-appeals-court.html N.S.A. Phone Data Collection Is Illegal, Appeals Court Rules], by Charlie Savage and Jonathan Weisman (May 8, 2015)
* Wall St Journal: [http://www.wsj.com/articles/germany-restricts-some-data-sharing-with-u-s-1431021158 Germany Halts Some Intelligence Sharing With U.S.], by Anton Troianovski (May 7, 2015)
* The Intercept: [https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2015/05/05/nsa-speech-recognition-snowden-searchable-text/ The Computers are Listening - How the NSA converts spoken words into searchable text], by Dan Froomkin (May 5, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/us/politics/giving-in-a-little-on-national-security-agency-data-collection.html Why the N.S.A. Isn’t Howling Over Restrictions], by Peter Baker and David E. Sanger (May 1, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/us/politics/usa-freedom-act-surveillance-limits.html A Bill’s Surveillance Limits], unattributed (May 1, 2015)
* Wall St Journal: [http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-top-secret-nsa-site-draws-swipes-shrugs-1430523735 A Top-Secret NSA Site Draws Swipes, Shrugs], by Damian Paletta (May 1, 2015)
=== Apr 2015 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/us/politics/deep-support-in-washington-for-cias-drone-missions.html Deep Support in Washington for C.I.A.’s Drone Missions], by Mark Mazzetti and Matt Apuzzo (Apr 25, 2015)
=== Mar 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2015/03/29/before-leak-nsa-considered-ending-phone-spying-program/TkdVdi6JhWLmqx9ORz0xiM/story.html NSA discussed ending secret collection of calling records], by Ken Dilanian (Mar 30, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/16/business/a-police-gadget-tracks-phones-shhh-its-secret.html A Police Gadget Tracks Phones? Shhh! It’s Secret], by Matt Richtel (Mar 16, 2015)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/17/business/dealbook/book-review-of-data-and-goliath-by-bruce-schneier.html Book Review of ‘Data and Goliath’ by Bruce Schneier], by Jonathan A. Knee (Mar 15, 2015)
* Wall St Journal: [http://www.wsj.com/articles/cia-gave-justice-department-secret-phone-scanning-technology-1426009924 CIA Gave Justice Department Secret Phone Scanning Technology], by Devlin Barrett (Mar 10, 2015)
=== Nov 2014 ===
* Wall St Journal: [http://online.wsj.com/articles/justice-dept-defends-u-s-marshals-in-wake-of-secret-cellphone-spy-report-1415980141 U.S. Defends Marshals in Wake of Secret Cellphone Spying Report], by Devlin Barrett (Nov 14, 2014)
* Wall St Journal: [http://online.wsj.com/articles/americans-cellphones-targeted-in-secret-u-s-spy-program-1415917533 Americans’ Cellphones Targeted in Secret U.S. Spy Program], by Devlin Barrett (Nov 13, 2014)
=== Oct 2014 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/28/us/us-secretly-monitoring-mail-of-thousands.html?_r=0 Report Reveals Wider Tracking of Mail in U.S.], by Ron Nixon (Oct 28, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2014/10/26/the-woman-who-documented-edward-snowden/pP0uAAUjFKc4aiqQiTPbCM/story.html Filmmaker focuses on Edward Snowden, his leaks], by Leon Neyfakh (Oct 27, 2014)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/2014/10/nsa-mind-bender-wont-tell-info-already-leaked-media/ NSA Mind-Bender: We Won’t Tell You What Info We Already Leaked to the Media], by Kim Zetter (Oct 9, 2014)
=== Sept 2014 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/29/us/spy-agencies-urge-caution-on-phone-deal.html Spy Agencies Urge Caution on Phone Deal], by Eric Lichtblau (Sept 28, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/27/technology/iphone-locks-out-the-nsa-signaling-a-post-snowden-era-.html Signaling Post-Snowden Era, New iPhone Locks Out N.S.A.], by David E. Sanger and Brian X. Chen (Sept 27, 2014)
* ACLU: [https://www.aclu.org/blog/national-security-technology-and-liberty/documents-aclu-case-reveal-more-detail-fbi-attempt Documents in ACLU Case Reveal More Detail on FBI Attempt to Cover Up Stingray Technology], by Nathan Freed Wessler, Staff Attorney, ACLU Speech, Privacy & Technology Project (Sept 24, 2014)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/researchers-try-to-pull-back-curtain-on-surveillance-efforts-in-washington/2014/09/17/f8c1f590-3e81-11e4-b03f-de718edeb92f_story.html Tech firm tries to pull back curtain on surveillance efforts in Washington], by Ashkan Soltani and Craig Timberg (Sept 17, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/17/opinion/israels-nsa-scandal.html Israel’s N.S.A. Scandal], by James Bamford (Sept 16, 2014)
* Wall St Journal: [http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-threatened-yahoo-with-big-fines-over-user-data-1410477416 Yahoo Faced Big U.S. Fines Over User Data], by Danny Yadron (Sept 11, 2014)
* Newsweek: [http://www.newsweek.com/what-cell-ls-those-ominous-phony-towers-268589 Fake Cell Towers Allow the NSA and Police to Keep Track of You], by Lauren Walker (Sept 5, 2014)
=== Aug 2014 ===
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/2014/08/edward-snowden/ Edward Snowden: The Untold Story], by James Bamford (Aug 22, 2014)
=== July 2014 ===
* New York Time: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/10/us/politics/nsa-snowden-records-glenn-greenwald-first-look.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpSum&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0 N.S.A. Records Detail Surveillance of American Muslim Leaders], by Charlie Savage (July 10, 2014)
* The Intercept: [https://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/07/09/under-surveillance/ Meet the Muslim-American Leaders the FBI and NSA Have Been Spying On], by Glenn Greenwald and Murtaza Hussain (July 9, 2014)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/in-nsa-intercepted-data-those-not-targeted-far-outnumber-the-foreigners-who-are/2014/07/05/8139adf8-045a-11e4-8572-4b1b969b6322_story.html In NSA-intercepted data, those not targeted far outnumber the foreigners who are], by Barton Gellman, Julie Tate and Ashkan Soltani (July 5, 2014)
=== June 2014 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/17/business/international/british-spy-agencies-said-to-assert-broad-power-to-intercept-web-traffic.html British Spy Agencies Assert Power to Intercept Web Traffic], by Mark Scott (June 17, 2014)
=== May 2014 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/29/us/politics/snowden-says-he-was-a-spy-not-just-an-analyst.html?hp&_r=0 Snowden Says He Was Spy, Not Just an N.S.A. Analyst], by David S. Joachim and Scott Shane (May 29, 2014)
=== Apr 2014 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/us/politics/obama-lets-nsa-exploit-some-internet-flaws-officials-say.html?hp&_r=0 Obama Lets N.S.A. Exploit Some Internet Flaws, Officials Say], by David E. Sanger (Apr 12, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/business/journalists-who-broke-news-on-nsa-surveillance-return-to-the-us.html?hp&_r=0 Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras Are Among the Recipients of the Polk Award], by Ravi Somaiya and Noam Cohen (Apr 11, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/us/us-denies-knowledge-of-heartbleed-bug-on-the-web.html U.S. Denies Knowledge of Heartbleed Bug on the Web], by David E. Sanger and Nicole Perlroth (Apr 11, 2014)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/04/heartbleed-vulnerability-may-have-been-exploited-months-before-patch/ Heartbleed vulnerability may have been exploited months before patch], by Sean Gallagher (Apr 9, 2014)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/01/nsa-surveillance-loophole-americans-data NSA performed warrantless searches on Americans' calls and emails – Clapper], by Spencer Ackerman and James Ball (Apr 1, 2014)


=== Mar 2014 ===
=== Mar 2014 ===
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/bipartisan-house-bill-would-end-nsas-bulk-collection-of-americans-phone-data/2014/03/24/f8fac99a-b391-11e3-8020-b2d790b3c9e1_story.html?hpid=z4  
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/bipartisan-house-bill-would-end-nsas-bulk-collection-of-americans-phone-data/2014/03/24/f8fac99a-b391-11e3-8020-b2d790b3c9e1_story.html?hpid=z4 Bipartisan House bill would end NSA’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone data], by Ellen Nakashima (Mar 24, 2014)
Bipartisan House bill would end NSA’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone data], by Ellen Nakashima (Mar 24, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/25/us/obama-to-seek-nsa-curb-on-call-data.html?hp&_r=0 Obama to Call for End to N.S.A.’s Bulk Data Collection], by Charlie Savage (Mar 24, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/25/us/obama-to-seek-nsa-curb-on-call-data.html?hp&_r=0 Obama to Call for End to N.S.A.’s Bulk Data Collection], by Charlie Savage (Mar 24, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/25/world/asia/after-reports-on-nsa-china-urges-halt-to-cyberspying.html?ref=andrewjacobs After Reports On N.S.A., China Urges End to Spying], by Andrew Jacobs (Mar 24, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/25/world/asia/after-reports-on-nsa-china-urges-halt-to-cyberspying.html?ref=andrewjacobs After Reports On N.S.A., China Urges End to Spying], by Andrew Jacobs (Mar 24, 2014)
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* The Intercept: [https://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/03/13/nsa-elected-officials-foreign-countries-unaware-countries-cooperation-us/ Foreign Officials In the Dark About Their Own Spy Agencies’ Cooperation with NSA], by Glenn Greenwald (Mar 13, 2014)
* The Intercept: [https://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/03/13/nsa-elected-officials-foreign-countries-unaware-countries-cooperation-us/ Foreign Officials In the Dark About Their Own Spy Agencies’ Cooperation with NSA], by Glenn Greenwald (Mar 13, 2014)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/13/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-us-government-surveillance Mark Zuckerberg: US government surveillance is a threat to the internet], by Amanda Holpuch (Mar 13, 2014)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/13/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-us-government-surveillance Mark Zuckerberg: US government surveillance is a threat to the internet], by Amanda Holpuch (Mar 13, 2014)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/03/new-nsa-chief-explains-agency-policy-on-zero-day-exploits-to-senate/ New NSA chief explains agency policy on “zero-day” exploits to Senate], by Sean Gallagher (Mar 13, 2014)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/03/nsas-automated-hacking-engine-offers-hands-free-pwning-of-the-world/ NSA’s automated hacking engine offers hands-free pwning of the world], by Sean Gallagher (Mar 12, 2014)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/03/nsas-automated-hacking-engine-offers-hands-free-pwning-of-the-world/ NSA’s automated hacking engine offers hands-free pwning of the world], by Sean Gallagher (Mar 12, 2014)
* The Intercept: [https://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/03/12/nsa-plans-infect-millions-computers-malware/ How the NSA Plans to Infect ‘Millions’ of Computers with Malware], by Ryan Gallagher and Glenn Greenwald (Mar 12, 2014)
* The Intercept: [https://firstlook.org/theintercept/article/2014/03/12/nsa-plans-infect-millions-computers-malware/ How the NSA Plans to Infect ‘Millions’ of Computers with Malware], by Ryan Gallagher and Glenn Greenwald (Mar 12, 2014)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/ruppersberger-proposes-replacing-nsa-bulk-data-collection-with-phone-company-alerts/2014/03/12/da8d57d8-a9fb-11e3-9e82-8064fcd31b5b_story.html?tid=hpModule_f8335a3c-868c-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394&hpid=z9 Ranking Intelligence Committee member seeks to end NSA bulk phone data collection], by Ellen Nakashima (Mar 12, 2014)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/ruppersberger-proposes-replacing-nsa-bulk-data-collection-with-phone-company-alerts/2014/03/12/da8d57d8-a9fb-11e3-9e82-8064fcd31b5b_story.html?tid=hpModule_f8335a3c-868c-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394&hpid=z9 Ranking Intelligence Committee member seeks to end NSA bulk phone data collection], by Ellen Nakashima (Mar 12, 2014)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/11/nsa-nominee-mike-rogers-open-accountable-surveillance NSA nominee Michael Rogers: agency must be more accountable to US public], by Jon Swaine (Mar 11, 2014)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/11/nsa-nominee-mike-rogers-open-accountable-surveillance NSA nominee Michael Rogers: agency must be more accountable to US public], by Jon Swaine (Mar 11, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/12/us/how-a-courts-secret-evolution-extended-spies-reach.html?hp&_r=1 How a Court Secretly Evolved, Extending U.S. Spies’ Reach], by Charlie Savage and Laura Poitras (Mar 11, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/08/world/europe/snowden-says-he-reported-nsa-surveillance-concerns-before-leaks.html?hpw&rref=politics Snowden Says He Reported N.S.A. Surveillance Concerns Before Leaks], by Charlie Savage (March 7, 2014)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/08/world/europe/snowden-says-he-reported-nsa-surveillance-concerns-before-leaks.html?hpw&rref=politics Snowden Says He Reported N.S.A. Surveillance Concerns Before Leaks], by Charlie Savage (March 7, 2014)


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* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/19/david-miranda-detention-lawful-court-glenn-greenwald David Miranda detention at Heathrow airport was lawful, high court rules], by Alan Travis, Matthew Taylor and Patrick Wintour (Feb 19, 2014)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/19/david-miranda-detention-lawful-court-glenn-greenwald David Miranda detention at Heathrow airport was lawful, high court rules], by Alan Travis, Matthew Taylor and Patrick Wintour (Feb 19, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/18/state-high-court-says-warrants-are-needed-for-law-enforcement-obtain-cellphone-location-data/fp7v4m3GeyZRE80nfyukVO/story.html Warrants needed for cellphone location data, SJC rules], by Martin Finucane and Hiawatha Bray (Feb 18, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/18/state-high-court-says-warrants-are-needed-for-law-enforcement-obtain-cellphone-location-data/fp7v4m3GeyZRE80nfyukVO/story.html Warrants needed for cellphone location data, SJC rules], by Martin Finucane and Hiawatha Bray (Feb 18, 2014)
=== Feb 2013 ===
* BBC: [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26210053 Data protection: Angela Merkel proposes Europe network] (Feb 15, 2013)
* BBC: [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26210053 Data protection: Angela Merkel proposes Europe network] (Feb 15, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-employee-implicated-in-snowden-probe-has-resigned/2014/02/13/44f37a3e-94c7-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html?hpid=z1 NSA employee implicated in Snowden probe resigned, memo says], by Ellen Nakashima (Feb 13, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-employee-implicated-in-snowden-probe-has-resigned/2014/02/13/44f37a3e-94c7-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html?hpid=z1 NSA employee implicated in Snowden probe resigned, memo says], by Ellen Nakashima (Feb 13, 2013)
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* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/04/us-congressman-mike-rogers-glenn-greenwald-thief-snowden-nsa Senior US congressman Mike Rogers: Glenn Greenwald 'a thief'], by Spencer Ackerman (Feb 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/04/us-congressman-mike-rogers-glenn-greenwald-thief-snowden-nsa Senior US congressman Mike Rogers: Glenn Greenwald 'a thief'], by Spencer Ackerman (Feb 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/01/lavabit-ladar-levison-snowden-contempt-court Lawyers for Lavabit founder: judges may dismiss civil liberties concerns], by Dominic Rushe (Feb 1, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/01/lavabit-ladar-levison-snowden-contempt-court Lawyers for Lavabit founder: judges may dismiss civil liberties concerns], by Dominic Rushe (Feb 1, 2013)
=== Jan 2014 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/31/world/vice-admiral-to-be-named-nsa-director.html?hp&_r=0 Vice Admiral to Be Named N.S.A. Director], by David E. Sanger and Thom Shanker (Jan 30, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/31/world/vice-admiral-to-be-named-nsa-director.html?hp&_r=0 Vice Admiral to Be Named N.S.A. Director], by David E. Sanger and Thom Shanker (Jan 30, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/29/james-clapper-condemns-snowden-senate-testimony James Clapper calls for Snowden and 'accomplices' to return NSA documents], by Spencer Ackerman (Jan 29, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/29/james-clapper-condemns-snowden-senate-testimony James Clapper calls for Snowden and 'accomplices' to return NSA documents], by Spencer Ackerman (Jan 29, 2013)
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* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/16/justice/nsa-surveillance-court-ruling/index.html Judge: NSA phone surveillance program unconstitutional], by Bill Mears (Dec 16, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/16/justice/nsa-surveillance-court-ruling/index.html Judge: NSA phone surveillance program unconstitutional], by Bill Mears (Dec 16, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/16/nsa-surveillance-60-minutes-cbs-facts NSA goes on 60 Minutes: the definitive facts behind CBS's flawed report], by Spencer Ackerman (Dec 16, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/16/nsa-surveillance-60-minutes-cbs-facts NSA goes on 60 Minutes: the definitive facts behind CBS's flawed report], by Spencer Ackerman (Dec 16, 2013)
* Poynter: [http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/mediawire/233681/60-minutes-reporter-didnt-want-nsa-story-to-be-a-puff-piece/ ’60 Minutes’ reporter didn’t want NSA story to be ‘a puff piece’], by Andrew Beaujon (Dec 16, 2013))
* CBS News: [http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nsa-speaks-out-on-snowden-spying/ NSA Speaks Out on Snowden, Spying]. Correspondent: John Miller (Dec 16, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/15/us/officials-say-us-may-never-know-extent-of-snowdens-leaks.html?ref=europe Officials Say U.S. May Never Know Extent of Snowden’s Leaks], by Mark Mazzetti and Michael S. Schmidt (Dec 14, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/15/world/europe/france-broadens-its-surveillance-power.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 France Broadens Its Surveillance Power], by Scott Sayare (Dec 14, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/12/report-nsa-mulls-snowden-amnesty-but-it-probably-wont-happen/ Report: NSA mulls Snowden amnesty (but it probably won’t happen)], by Cyrus Farivar (Dec 13, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/12/obama-panel-says-nsa-phone-spying-records-should-be-held-by-third-party/ Obama panel says NSA phone spying records should be held by third party], by Jon Brodkin (Dec 13, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/13/restraining-the-n-s-a/?hp&rref=opinion&_r=0 Restraining the N.S.A.], by Andrew Rosenthal (Dec 13, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/white-house-to-preserve-controversial-policy-on-nsa-cyber-command-leadership/2013/12/13/4bb56a48-6403-11e3-a373-0f9f2d1c2b61_story.html?hpid=z3 White House to preserve controversial policy on NSA, Cyber Command leadership], by Ellen Nakashima (Dec 13, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/12/13/presidential-advisory-panel-set-urge-new-nsa-restraints/TjVbxYr8o7f94VQxtKV1mM/comments.html Presidential advisory panel set to urge new NSA restraints], by David E. Sanger (Dec 13, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/12/even-if-reform-bill-passes-will-nsa-stop-bulk-data-gathering-depends/ Will NSA cut it out if Congress passes no-bulk-spying bill? “Depends”], by Joe Mullin (Dec 11, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/12/att-offers-gigabit-internet-discount-in-exchange-for-your-web-history/ AT&T offers gigabit Internet discount in exchange for your Web history], by Jon Brodkin (Dec 11, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/12/nsa-leaks-blamed-for-ciscos-falling-sales-overseas/ NSA leaks blamed for Cisco’s falling sales overseas (updated)], by Sean Gallagher (Dec 10, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/10/world/spies-dragnet-reaches-a-playing-field-of-elves-and-trolls.html?hp&_r=0 Spies’ Dragnet Reaches a Playing Field of Elves and Trolls], by Mark Mazzetti and Justin Elliot (Dec 9, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/09/technology/tech-giants-issue-call-for-limits-on-government-surveillance-of-users.html Tech Giants Issue Call for Limits on Government Surveillance of Users], by Edward Wyatt and Claire Cain Miller (Dec 9, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/12/09/new-figures-show-growth-law-enforcement-requests-for-cellphone-data/9o1TZ1xz5VUBButjteO1jL/story.html Cellphone firms regularly give data to law enforcement], by Bryan Bender (Dec 9, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-tracking-cellphone-locations-worldwide-snowden-documents-show/2013/12/04/5492873a-5cf2-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html?hpid=z1 NSA tracking cellphone locations worldwide, Snowden documents show], by Barton Gellman and Ashkan Soltani (Dec 4, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/04/business/media/after-snowden-revelations-a-changed-world-for-journalists.html?hp Editor Describes Pressure After Leaks by Snowden], by Ravi Somayia (Dec 3, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/02/revealed-australian-spy-agency-offered-to-share-data-about-ordinary-citizens Revealed: Australian spy agency offered to share data about ordinary citizens], by Ewen MacAskill, James Ball and Katharine Murphy (Dec 1, 2013)


=== Nov 2013 ===
* NRC.nl: [http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2013/11/30/dutch-intelligence-agency-aivd-hacks-internet-fora/ Dutch intelligence agency AIVD hacks internet forums], by Steven Derix, Glenn Greenwald and Huib Modderkolk (Nov 30, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-us-cyber-command-leadership-should-be-split-up-officials-advocate-according-to-sources/2013/11/29/09fb5c02-5904-11e3-8304-caf30787c0a9_story.html?hpid=z4 Key officials advocate NSA, Cyber Command leadership be split up], by Ellen Nakashima (Nov 29, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/28/canada-nsa-spy-g20-summit-report Canada let NSA spy on G20 summit, says report], by Reuters in Ottawa (Nov 28, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/29/world/americas/ire-in-canada-over-report-nsa-spied-from-ottawa.html?src=me&_r=0 Ire in Canada Over Report N.S.A. Spied From Ottawa], by Ian Austen (Nov 28, 2013)
* Reuters: [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/27/us-usa-security-nsa-idUSBRE9AQ1BG20131127 U.S. nears decision to split leadership of NSA, Cyber Command: sources], by Warren Strobel and Mark Hosenball (Nov 27, 2013)
* CBC News: [http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new-snowden-docs-show-u-s-spied-during-g20-in-toronto-1.2442448 New Snowden docs show U.S. spied during G20 in Toronto], by Greg Weston, Glenn Greenwald, Ryan Gallagher (Nov 27, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/11/nsa-spied-on-porn-online-sexual-habits-to-discredit-radicalizers/ NSA spied on porn, online sexual habits to discredit “radicalizers”], by Dan Goodin (Nov 27, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/26/indonesian-president-australia-spying-truce Indonesian president offers Australia spying truce], by Oliver Laughland and Karima Anjani (Nov 26, 2013)
* Huffington Post: [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/26/nsa-porn-muslims_n_4346128.html Top-Secret Document Reveals NSA Spied On Porn Habits As Part Of Plan To Discredit 'Radicalizers'], by Glenn Greenwald, Ryan Gallagher and Ryan Grim (Nov 26, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/microsoft-suspecting-nsa-spying-to-ramp-up-efforts-to-encrypt-its-internet-traffic/2013/11/26/44236b48-56a9-11e3-8304-caf30787c0a9_story.html Microsoft, suspecting NSA spying, to ramp up efforts to encrypt its Internet traffic], by Craig Timberg, Barton Gellman and Ashkan Soltani (Nov 26, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/world/hints-of-microsofts-vulnerability/621/?hpid=z1 Evidence of Microsoft's vulnerability], by Craig Timberg and Matt DeLong (Nov 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/26/justice-department-urged-public-secret-surveillance-documents Justice Department urged to make public secret surveillance documents], by Spencer Ackerman (Nov 26, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/11/reuters-snowden-stashed-doomsday-cache-as-insurance-policy-against-harm/ Reuters: Snowden stashed “doomsday” cache as insurance policy against harm], by Dan Goodin (Nov 25, 2013)
* Reuters: [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/25/us-usa-security-doomsday-idUSBRE9AO0Y120131125 Spies worry over "doomsday" cache stashed by ex-NSA contractor Snowden], by Mark Hosenball (Nov 25, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/26/technology/a-peephole-for-the-nsa.html?ref=level3communicationsinc N.S.A. May Have Hit Internet Companies at a Weak Spot], by Nicole Perlroth and John Markoff (Nov 25, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/26/world/asia/dispute-erupts-in-india-over-surveillance-by-candidate.html Dispute Erupts in India Over Surveillance by Candidate], by Ellen Barry and Hari Kumar (Nov 25, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/23/opinion/surveillance-goes-on-trial.html Surveillance Goes on Trial], by the Editorial Board (Nov 22, 2013)
* Falkvinge.net: [http://falkvinge.net/2013/11/19/swedish-regime-to-give-police-customs-tax-authorities-realtime-access-to-citizens-phone-mail-more/ Sweden to give police and others realtime access to citizens' phone, email, more], by Rick Falkvinge (Nov 19, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/19/us/latest-release-of-documents-on-nsa-includes-2004-ruling-on-email-surveillance.html Latest Release of Documents on N.S.A. Includes 2004 Ruling on Email Surveillance], by Charlie Savage and James Risen (Nov 18, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/21/us/warrantless-surveillance-continues-to-cause-fallout.html Warrantless Surveillance Continues to Cause Fallout], by Charlie Savage (Nov 20, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/20/us-uk-secret-deal-surveillance-personal-data# US and UK struck secret deal to allow NSA to 'unmask' Britons' personal data], by James Ball (Nov 20, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/15/us/cia-collecting-data-on-international-money-transfers-officials-say.html?pagewanted=1&hp C.I.A. Collects Global Data on Transfers of Money], by Charlie Savage and Mark Mazzetti (Nov 14, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/10/us/politics/obamas-portable-zone-of-secrecy-some-assembly-required.html?ref=ericschmitt&_r=0 Obama’s Portable Zone of Secrecy (Some Assembly Required)], by Michael S. Schmidt and Eric Schmitt (Nov 9, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/07/us/cia-is-said-to-pay-att-for-call-data.html?ref=charliesavage&_r=0 C.I.A. Is Said to Pay AT&T for Call Data], by Charlie Savage (Nov 7, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/07/world/europe/germany-considers-having-snowden-testify-to-inquiry.html Germany Considers Having Snowden Testify to Inquiry], by Alison Smale (Nov 6, 2013)
* New York Times - The Caucus Blog: [http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/clemency-for-snowden-u-s-officials-say-no/ Clemency for Snowden? U.S. Officials Say No], by Brian Knowlton (Nov 3, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/world/europe/snowden-appeals-to-us-for-clemency.html Snowden Asks U.S. to Stop Treating Him Like a Traitor], by Alison Smale (Nov 1, 2013)


=== Oct 2013 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/technology/angry-over-us-surveillance-tech-giants-bolster-defenses.html?pagewanted=1 Angry Over U.S. Surveillance, Tech Giants Bolster Defenses], by Claire Cain Miller (Oct 31, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/world/asia/australia-participated-in-nsa-program-document-says.html Australia Participated in N.S.A. Program, Document Says], by Jane Perlez (Oct 31, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/31/world/europe/tap-on-merkel-provides-peek-at-vast-spy-net.html?hp Tap on Merkel Provides Peek at Vast Spy Net], by Mark Mazzetti and David E. Sanger (Oct 30, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/31/technology/nsa-is-mining-google-and-yahoo-abroad.html?hp&_r=0 N.S.A. Said to Tap Google and Yahoo Abroad], by Charlie Savage, Claire Cain Miller and Nicole Perlroth (Oct 30, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/30/us/nsa-google-yahoo/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Google 'outraged' by government snooping; NSA chief denies claim], by Jim Sciutto and Chelsea J. Carter (Oct 30, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/oct/30/google-reports-nsa-secretly-intercepts-data-links Google and Yahoo furious over reports that NSA secretly intercepts data links], by Dominic Rushe, Spencer Ackerman and James Ball (Oct 30, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-infiltrates-links-to-yahoo-google-data-centers-worldwide-snowden-documents-say/2013/10/30/e51d661e-4166-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html?hpid=z1 NSA infiltrates links to Yahoo, Google data centers worldwide, Snowden documents say], by Barton Gellman and Ashkan Soltani (Oct 30, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/30/world/officials-say-white-house-knew-of-spying.html?pagewanted=1&hpw Spying Known at Top Levels, Officials Say], by Mark Landler and Michael Schmidt (Oct 29, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/top-intelligence-officials-called-to-testify-on-nsa-surveillance-programs/2013/10/29/e9e9c250-40b7-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html NSA chief denies collecting millions of phone records on European citizens], by Ellen Nakashima (Oct 29, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/30/us/politics/u-s-intelligence-officials-defend-surveillance-operations-on-capitol-hill.html?hp&_r=0 N.S.A. Head Says European Data Was Collected by Allies], by Michael S. Schmidt (Oct 28, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_government/key-senator-suggests-total-review-of-intelligence-programs-as-europe-considers-sanctions/2013/10/28/220508c8-4033-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html AP source: US considering ending spying on allied heads of state], by the Associated Press (Oct 28, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/29/world/europe/obama-may-ban-spying-on-heads-of-allied-states.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hp Obama May Ban Spying on Heads of Allied States], by Mark Landler and David E. Sanger (Oct 28, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/28/nsa-surveillance-dianne-feinstein-opposed-allies Dianne Feinstein: 'I am totally opposed' to NSA surveillance of US allies], by Paul Lewis and Spencer Ackerman (Oct 28, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/nsa-tapped-phones-of-35-world-leaders-without-obamas-knowledge/ NSA tapped phones of 35 world leaders without Obama’s knowledge], by Jon Brodkin (Oct 28, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/29/world/europe/spain-calls-in-us-ambassador-in-spying-scandal.html?hpw Spain Summons U.S. Ambassador in Spying Scandal], by Raphael Minder (Oct 28, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/10/28/how-the-feds-won-a-key-warrantless-wiretapping-ruling-by-misleading-the-supreme-court/?hpid=z12 How the feds won a key warrantless wiretapping ruling by misleading the Supreme Court], by Andrea Peterson (Oct 28, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/28/spain-summons-us-ambassador-nsa-calls Spain summons US ambassador over claim NSA tracked 60m calls a month], by Paul Hamilos (Oct 28, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/27/barack-obama-nsa-angela-merkel-germany NSA denies discussing Merkel phone surveillance with Obama], by Paul Lewis and Philip Oltermann (Oct 27, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/merkel-may-have-been-monitored-by-us-since-2002-magazine-reports/2013/10/27/7b95661e-3f32-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html Merkel may have been monitored by U.S. since 2002, magazine reports], by Michael Birnbaum (Oct 27, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/world/europe/data-suggests-push-to-spy-on-merkel-dates-to-02.html?pagewanted=1&hp Data Suggests Push to Spy on Merkel Dates to ’02], by Alison Smale, Melissa Eddy and David E. Sanger (Oct 27, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/cover-story-how-nsa-spied-on-merkel-cell-phone-from-berlin-embassy-a-930205.html Embassy Espionage: The NSA's Secret Spy Hub in Berlin], by Spiegel Staff (Oct 27, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/26/world/europe/fallout-over-american-spying-revelations.html?hp&_r=0 Germany and France Propose Talks With U.S. to Rein In Spying], by James Kanter and Alan Cowell (Oct 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/25/leaked-memos-gchq-mass-surveillance-secret-snowden Leaked memos reveal GCHQ efforts to keep mass surveillance secret], by James Ball (Oct 25, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/snowden-rebuts-feinsteins-statement-that-nsa-spying-is-not-surveillance/ Snowden rebuts Feinstein’s statement that NSA spying “is not surveillance”], by Cyrus Farivar (Oct 24, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/24/world/europe/europe-us-surveillance/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Europe falls out of love with Obama over NSA spying claims], by Tim Lister (Oct 24, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/24/nsa-surveillance-world-leaders-calls NSA monitored calls of 35 world leaders after US official handed over contacts], by James Ball (Oct 24, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/world/europe/anger-growing-over-united-states-surveillance.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hpw Allies’ Anger Rising Over Reports of U.S. Surveillance], by Alison Smale (Oct 24, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/world/europe/united-states-intelligence-official-disputes-spying-report-in-french-newspaper.html?hp&_r=0 U.S. Intelligence Official Disputes Spying Report in French Newspaper], by Dan Bilefsky (Oct 23, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/22/world/europe/new-report-of-nsa-spying-angers-france.html?hp&_r=0 New Report of N.S.A. Spying Angers France], by Alissa J. Rubin (Oct 21, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/the-top-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-nsa-thanks-to-edward-snowden/ The top 5 things we’ve learned about the NSA thanks to Edward Snowden], by Cyrus Farivar (Oct 18, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/aclu-sues-feds-for-hiding-nsa-spying-from-terror-defendant/ ACLU sues feds for hiding NSA spying from terror defendants], by David Kravets (Oct 17, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/18/world/snowden-says-he-took-no-secret-files-to-russia.html?hpw Snowden Says He Took No Secret Files to Russia], by James Risen (Oct 17, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/us/politics/us-legal-shift-may-open-door-for-challenge-to-secret-wiretaps.html?ref=charliesavage Door May Open for Challenge to Secret Wiretaps], by Charlie Savage (Oct 16, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/12/us/cia-disputes-early-suspicions-on-snowden.html?ref=todayspaper C.I.A. Disputes Early Suspicions on Snowden], by Eric Schmitt (Oct 11, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/11/us/cia-warning-on-snowden-in-09-said-to-slip-through-the-cracks.html C.I.A. Warning on Snowden in ’09 Said to Slip Through the Cracks], by Eric Schmitt (Oct 10, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/09/nsa-surveillance-reforms-ron-wyden NSA reforms threatened by 'business-as-usual brigade', Ron Wyden warns], by Stuart Millar and Spencer Ackerman (Oct 9, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/08/brazil-accuses-canada-spying-nsa-leaks Brazil accuses Canada of spying after NSA leaks], by the Associated Press (Oct 8, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/10/meltdowns-at-nsa-spy-data-center-destroy-equipment-delay-opening/ Meltdowns at NSA spy data center destroy equipment, delay opening], by Jon Brodkin (Oct 8, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/german-nsa-has-deal-to-tap-isps-at-major-internet-exchange/ German NSA has deal to tap ISPs at major Internet Exchange], by Cyrus Farivar (Oct 7, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/06/russia-monitor-communications-sochi-winter-olympics Russia to monitor 'all communications' at Winter Olympics in Sochi], by Shaun Walker (Oct 6, 2013)
* The Atlantic: [http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/10/how-the-nsa-thinks-about-secrecy-and-risk/280258/ How the NSA Thinks About Secrecy and Risk], by Bruce Schneier (Oct 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/04/nsa-reporting-about-journalism The NSA debate is as much about journalism as surveillance], by Glenn Greenwald (Oct 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/04/german-intelligency-service-nsa-internet-laws?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487 German intelligence service is as bad as the NSA], by Kai Biermann (Oct 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/04/nsa-gchq-attack-tor-network-encryption NSA and GCHQ target Tor network that protects anonymity of web users], by James Ball, Bruce Schneier and Glenn Greenwald (Oct 4, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/key-senator-wants-to-ban-bulk-surveillance-leading-to-democratic-showdown/ Key Senator wants to ban bulk surveillance, leading to Democratic showdown], by Joe Mullin (Oct 3, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/ex-nsa-chief-jokes-about-hunting-down-snowden-advocates-targeted-killings/ Ex-NSA chief jokes about putting Snowden on a hit list, advocates “targeted killings”], by Cyrus Farivar (Oct 3, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/10/european-organizations-file-lawsuit-against-uk-over-vast-digital-surveillance/ European organizations file lawsuit against UK over vast digital surveillance] (Oct 3, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/03/lavabit-ladar-levison-fbi-encryption-keys-snowden Lavabit founder refused FBI order to hand over email encryption keys], by Dominic Rushe (Oct 3, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/10/02/nsa-chief-admits-testing-cellphone-tracking/NOAWKNVBrxwKmL3Qo05IJI/story.html NSA chief admits testing US cellphone tracking], by Kimberly Dozier and Stephen Braun, Associated Press (Oct 3, 2013)
* Los Angeles Times: [http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-nsa-surveillance-20131003,0,2535208.story NSA says it considered collecting phone call location data ], by Ken Dilanian (Oct 2, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/us/snowdens-e-mail-provider-discusses-pressure-from-fbi-to-disclose-data.html As F.B.I. Pursued Snowden, an E-Mail Service Stood Firm], by Nicole Perlroth and Scott Shane (Oct 2, 2013)


=== Sept 2013 ===
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/30/nsa-americans-metadata-year-documents NSA stores metadata of millions of web users for up to a year, secret files show], by James Ball (Sept 30, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/30/us/nsa-social-networks/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 NSA mines Facebook for connections, including Americans' profiles], by David Simpson and Pamela Brown (Sept 30, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/09/us-government-given-december-deadline-to-unseal-more-nsa-documents/ US government given December deadline to unseal more NSA documents], by Nathan Mattise (Sept 29, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/30/us/qaeda-plot-leak-has-undermined-us-intelligence.html?hp&_r=0 Qaeda Plot Leak Has Undermined U.S. Intelligence], by Eric Schmitt and Michael S. Schmidt (Sept 29, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/09/bypassing-oversight-nsa-collects-details-on-american-connections/ Bypassing oversight, NSA collects details on American connections], by Megan Geuss (Sept 28, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/29/us/nsa-examines-social-networks-of-us-citizens.html?hpw&_r=0 N.S.A. Gathers Data on Social Connections of U.S. Citizens], by James Risen and Laura Poitras (Sept 28, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/27/nsa-employee-spied-detection-internal-memo NSA employee spied on nine women without detection, internal file shows], by Paul Lewis (Sept 27, 2013)
* The Hill: [http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/324857-government-shutdown-unlikely-to-curb-nsa-spying Shutdown unlikely to stop NSA spying], by Brendan Sasso (Sept 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/26/nsa-surveillance-senate-committee US intelligence chiefs urge Congress to preserve surveillance programs], by Paul Lewis and Dan Roberts (Sept 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/26/nsa-surveillance-anti-vietnam-muhammad-ali-mlk Declassified NSA files show agency spied on Muhammad Ali and MLK], by Ed Pilkington (Sept 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/26/nsa-reform-senate-bill-surveillance NSA reform: how the key Senate bill seeks to limit surveillance], by Paul Lewis (Sept 26, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/09/meet-the-machines-that-steal-your-phones-data/ Meet the machines that steal your phone’s data], by Ryan Gallagher (Sept 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/25/nsa-surveillance-indian-embassy-un-mission NSA spied on Indian embassy and UN mission, Edward Snowden files reveal], by Jason Burke (Sept 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/25/antonin-scalia-nsa-surveillance-supreme-court Justice Antonin Scalia: courts will determine legality of NSA surveillance], by the Associated Press (Sept 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/sep/25/dropbox-google-yahoo-surveillance-data-requests?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487 Dropbox joins tech giants in quest to publish government user data requests], by Adam Gabbatt (Sept 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/23/orwell-nsa-surveillance-alan-rusbridger NSA surveillance goes beyond Orwell's imagination – Alan Rusbridger], by Dominic Rushe (Sept 23, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/ex-fbi-agent-to-plead-guilty-in-leak-to-ap/2013/09/23/4a17a3ce-2491-11e3-b3e9-d97fb087acd6_story.html Former FBI agent to plead guilty in leak to AP], by Sari Horwitz (Sept 23, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/24/us/fbi-ex-agent-pleads-guilty-in-leak-to-ap.html?hpw Former F.B.I. Agent Pleads Guilty in Leak to A.P.], by Charlie Savage (Sept 23, 2013)
* Associated Press: [http://bigstory.ap.org/article/close-ties-between-white-house-nsa-spying-review Close Ties Between White House, NSA Spying Review], by Stephen Brown (Sept 22, 2013)
* Computer.org: [http://www.computer.org/cms/Computer.org/ComputingNow/pdfs/MakingSenseFromSnowden-IEEESecurityAndPrivacy.pdf Making Sense from Snowden: What’s Significant in the NSA Surveillance Revelations], by Susan Landau (Sept 2013 issue)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/22/opinion/sunday/close-the-nsas-back-doors.html?hpw Close the N.S.A.’s Back Doors], by the Editorial Board (Sept 21, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/09/snowden-docs-now-show-britain-targeted-belgian-telco-not-nsa/ Snowden docs now show Britain, not NSA, targeted Belgian telco], by Cyrus Farivar (Sep 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/09/we-dont-enable-backdoors-in-our-crypto-products-rsa-tells-customers/ We don’t enable backdoors in our crypto products, RSA tells customers], by Dan Goodin (Sept 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/09/stop-using-nsa-influence-code-in-our-product-rsa-tells-customers/ Stop using NSA-influenced code in our products, RSA tells customers], by Dan Goodin (Sept 19, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/world/europe/snowden-nominated-for-human-rights-award.html Snowden Among Nominees for a European Human Rights Prize], by Dan Bilefsky (Sept 17, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/us/opinion-by-secret-court-calls-collection-of-phone-data-legal.html?ref=us Extended Ruling by Secret Court Backs Collection of Phone Data], by Charlie Savage (Sept 17, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://publiceditor.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/16/guardian-story-on-israel-and-n-s-a-is-not-surprising-enough-to-cover/?hp&_r=0 Guardian Story on Israel and N.S.A. Is Not ‘Surprising’ Enough to Cover], by Margaret Sullivan (Sept 16, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/09/major-belgian-telco-targeted-by-a-foreign-state-brussels-says/ Major Belgian telco targeted by a foreign state, Brussels says], by Cyrus Farivar (Sept 16, 2013)
* ProPublica: [http://www.propublica.org/article/standards-agency-strongly-suggests-dropping-its-own-encryption-standard/single Government Standards Agency “Strongly” Suggests Dropping its Own Encryption Standard], by Jeff Larson and Justin Elliott (Sept 13, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/14/us/judge-urges-us-to-consider-releasing-nsa-data-on-calls.html?hpw&_r=0 Judge Urges U.S. to Consider Releasing N.S.A. Data on Calls], by Scott Shane (Sept 13, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/13/edward-snowden-nsa-disclosures-judge Fisa judge: Snowden's NSA disclosures triggered important spying debate], by Spencer Ackerman (Sept 13, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/09/reporter-talks-about-what-it-was-like-working-with-snowden/ Reporter talks about what it was like working with Snowden], by Cyrus Farivar (Sept 12, 2013)
* RealClearPolitics: [http://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2013/09/12/nsa_cant_decide_if_mexico_is_friend_or_foe_105440.html NSA Can't Decide if Mexico Is Friend or Foe], by Peter Watt (Sept 12, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/12/obama-nsa-review-surveillance-changes Obama's NSA surveillance review panel did not discuss changes, attendees say], by Spencer Ackerman (Sept 12, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/sep/11/yahoo-ceo-mayer-jail-nsa-surveillance Zuckerberg: US government 'blew it' on NSA surveillance], by Dominic Rushe (Sept 12, 2013)
* NPR: [http://www.npr.org/2013/09/11/221359323/reporter-had-to-decide-if-snowden-leaks-were-the-real-thing?sc=tw&cc=share Reporter Had To Decide If Snowden Leaks Were 'The Real Thing'], interview by Terry Gross with Barton Gellman (Sept 11, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/11/nsa-americans-personal-data-israel-documents NSA shares raw intelligence including Americans' data with Israel], by Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras and Ewen MacAskill (Sept 11, 2013)
* Los Angeles Times: [http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-nsa-opinions-20130911,0,3848104.story NSA admits wrongly adding 16,000 phone numbers to 'alert list'], by David G. Savage (Sept 10, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/us/court-upbraided-nsa-on-its-use-of-call-log-data.html?hp Court Upbraided N.S.A. on Its Use of Call-Log Data], by Scott Shane (Sept 10, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2013/09/09/nsa-evidence-may-key-hammarskjold-mystery/EF43F5vdKAPxH1qlMBseNP/story.html NSA may hold key to mystery of how UN chief was killed], by Raphael Satter (Sept 10, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/09/10/judge-almost-shut-down-nsa-surveillance-program-records-show/cFYy1xE9ckSf0vHNgTPndN/story.html Judge almost shut down NSA surveillance program, records show], by Paul Elias (Sept 10, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/09/university-apologizes-for-censoring-crypto-prof-over-anti-nsa-post University apologizes for censoring crypto prof over anti-NSA post], by Nate Anderson (Sept 10, 2013)
* Fantastico: [http://g1.globo.com/fantastico/noticia/2013/09/nsa-documents-show-united-states-spied-brazilian-oil-giant.html NSA Documents Show United States Spied Brazilian Oil Giant] (Sept 9, 2013)
* Ars technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/09/crypto-prof-asked-to-remove-nsa-related-blog-post/ Crypto prof asked to remove NSA-related blog post], by Nate Anderson (Sept 9, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/yahoo-lawsuit-nsa-surveillance-requests Yahoo files lawsuit against NSA over user data requests], by Ewen MacAskill (Sept 9, 2013)
* Shtetl-Optimized Blog: [http://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/?p=1517 NSA: Possibly breaking US laws, but still bound by laws of computational complexity], by Scott Aaronson (Sept 8, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/privacy-scandal-nsa-can-spy-on-smart-phone-data-a-920971.html  Privacy Scandal: NSA Can Spy on Smart Phone Data] (Sept 7, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/07/nsa-encryption-us-uk-press-freedoms NSA encryption story, Latin American fallout and US/UK attacks on press freedoms], by Glenn Greenwald (Sept 7, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/google-encrypts-data-amid-backlash-against-nsa-spying/2013/09/06/9acc3c20-1722-11e3-a2ec-b47e45e6f8ef_story.html Google encrypts data amid backlash against NSA spying], by Craig Timberg (Sept 6, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/06/yahoo-nsa-gchq-decryption-abuse Microsoft and Yahoo voice alarm over NSA's assault on internet encryption], by Dominic Rushe (Sept 6, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/06/yahoo-nsa-gchq-decryption-abuse NSA and GCHQ decryption attempts offer 'substantial potential for abuse'], by Dominic Rushe (Sept 6, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/06/nsa-encryption-revelations-roadmap-us NSA decryption revelations 'provide roadmap' to adversaries, US warns], by James Ball (Sept 6, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://publiceditor.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/06/decision-to-publish-against-government-request-was-not-a-particularly-anguished-one/ Decision to Publish Against Government Request Was ‘Not a Particularly Anguished One’], by Margaret Sullivan (Sept 6, 2013)
* A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering Blog: [http://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2013/09/on-nsa.html On the NSA], by Matthew Green (Sept 5, 2013)
* Bruce Schneier Blog: [https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/09/the_nsa_is_brea.html The NSA Is Breaking Most Encryption on the Internet], by Bruce Schneier (Sept 5,2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/05/nsa-gchq-encryption-codes-security Revealed: how US and UK spy agencies defeat internet privacy and security], by James Ball, Julian Borger and Glenn Greenwald (Sept 5, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/06/us/nsa-foils-much-internet-encryption.html?hp&_r=0 N.S.A. Foils Much Internet Encryption], by Nicole Perlroth, Jeff Larson and Scott Shane (Sept 5, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/04/barack-obama-nsa-powers-laws Barack Obama raises possibility of new legislation to curb NSA powers], by Ewen MacAskill (Aug 4, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2013/09/02/new-report-says-spied-brazil-mexico-leaders/oNTAH49ruA3LDA6168MuwM/story.html US accused of spying on Brazil, Mexico leaders], by Bradley Brooks and Marco Sibaja, Associated Press (Sept 3, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/top-secret-us-intelligence-files-show-new-levels-of-distrust-of-pakistan/2013/09/02/e19d03c2-11bf-11e3-b630-36617ca6640f_story.html?hpid=z4 Top-secret U.S. intelligence files show new levels of distrust of Pakistan], by Greg Miller, Craig Whitlock and Barton Gellman (Sept 2, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/02/us/drug-agents-use-vast-phone-trove-eclipsing-nsas.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hp Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.’s], by Scott Shane and Colin Moynihan (Sept 1, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/us-intelligence-agencies-spend-millions-to-hunt-for-insider-threats-document-shows/2013/09/01/c6ab6c74-0ffe-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html U.S. intelligence agencies spend millions to hunt for insider threats, document shows], by Carol D. Leonnig, Julie Tate and Barton Gellman (Sept 1, 2013)
=== Aug 2013 ===
* Al Jazeera: [http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/8/31/nsa-spied-on-al-jazeerareport.html NSA spied on Al Jazeera: Report], by Al Jazeera (Aug 31, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/latest-snowden-leak-nsa-spied-on-al-jazeera-communications/ Latest Snowden leak: NSA spied on Al Jazeera communications], by Megan Geuss (Aug 31, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/partner-of-nsa-leaks-reporter-carried-paper-with-password-says-uk/ Partner of NSA leaks reporter carried paper with password, says UK], by Jon Brodkin (Aug 30, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/08/feds-plow-10-billion-into-groundbreaking-crypto-cracking-program/ Feds plow $10 billion into “groundbreaking” crypto-cracking program], by  Dan Goodin (Aug 30, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/30/nsa-surveillance-framework-nsa-chief US should re-evaluate surveillance laws, ex-NSA chief acknowledges], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 30, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-spy-agencies-mounted-231-offensive-cyber-operations-in-2011-documents-show/2013/08/30/d090a6ae-119e-11e3-b4cb-fd7ce041d814_story.html U.S. spy agencies mounted 231 offensive cyber-operations in 2011, documents show], by Barton Gellman and Ellen Nakashima (Aug 30, 2013)
* Politico: [http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/08/detained-miranda-had-classified-docs-171481.html Detained Miranda had 58,000 classified docs], by Dylan Byers (Aug 30, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/30/david-miranda-police-powers-data UK took three weeks to act over data at New York Times, says Guardian], by Robert Booth (Aug 30, 2013)
* The Telegraph: [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10276460/David-Miranda-was-carrying-password-for-secret-files-on-piece-of-paper.html David Miranda was carrying password for secret files on piece of paper], by David Barrett (Aug 30, 2013)
* All Things D blog: [http://allthingsd.com/20130830/microsoft-and-google-will-sue-u-s-government-over-fisa-order-data/?_escaped_fragment_ Microsoft and Google Will Sue U.S. Government Over FISA Order Data], by Arik Hesseldahl (Aug 30, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/08/sysadmin-security-fail-nsa-finds-snowden-hijacked-officials-logins/ Sysadmin security fail: NSA finds Snowden hijacked officials’ logins], by Sean Gallagher (Aug 29, 2013)
* Ars Technica [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/french-judiciary-opens-preliminary-investigation-of-nsa-spying/ French judiciary opens “preliminary investigation” of NSA spying], by Cyrus Farivar (Aug 29, 2013)
* NBC News: [http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/29/20234171-snowden-impersonated-nsa-officials-sources-say?lite Snowden impersonated NSA officials, sources say], by Richard Esposito, Matthew Cole and Robert Windrem (Aug 29, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/29/us-intelligence-spending-double-9-11-secret-budget US intelligence spending has doubled since 9/11, top secret budget reveals], by Ewen MacAskill and Jonathan Watts (Aug 29, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/dni-james-clappers-statement-to-the-post/2013/08/29/52d52090-10e1-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html DNI James Clapper’s statement to The Post], by Washington Post Staff (Aug 29, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-paying-us-companies-for-access-to-communications-networks/2013/08/29/5641a4b6-10c2-11e3-bdf6-e4fc677d94a1_story.html?hpid=z3 NSA paying U.S. companies for access to communications networks], by Craig Timberg and Barton Gellman (Aug 29, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/black-budget-summary-details-us-spy-networks-successes-failures-and-objectives/2013/08/29/7e57bb78-10ab-11e3-8cdd-bcdc09410972_story.html U.S. spy network’s successes, failures and objectives detailed in ‘black budget’ summary], by barton Gellman (Aug 29, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/to-hunt-osama-bin-laden-satellites-watched-over-abbottabad-pakistan-and-navy-seals/2013/08/29/8d32c1d6-10d5-11e3-b4cb-fd7ce041d814_story.html To hunt Osama bin Laden, satellites watched over Abbottabad, Pakistan, and Navy SEALs], by Craig Whitlock and Barton Gellman (Aug 29, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/in-aclu-lawsuit-scientist-demolishes-nsa-its-just-metadata-excuse/ In ACLU lawsuit, scientist demolishes NSA’s “It’s just metadata” excuse], by Joe Mullin (Aug 27, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/us/nsa-phone-data-collection-is-illegal-aclu-says.html?hpw N.S.A. Phone Data Collection Is Illegal, A.C.L.U. Says], by Scott Shane (Aug 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/26/edward-snowden-moscow-cuba Edward Snowden got stuck in Moscow 'after Cuba blocked entry'], by Reuters (Aug 26, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/report-snowden-stayed-at-russian-consulate-while-in-hong-kong/2013/08/26/8237cf9a-0e39-11e3-a2b3-5e107edf9897_story.html Report: Snowden stayed at Russian consulate while in Hong Kong], by Will Englund (Aug 26, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/nsa-hoerte-zentrale-der-vereinte-nationen-in-new-york-ab-a-918421.html Neue NSA-Dokumente: US-Geheimdienst hörte Zentrale der Vereinten Nationen ab] (Aug 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/26/germany-eu-us-trade-nsa NSA row: Merkel rival threatens to suspend EU-US trade talks], by Kevin Rawlinson and agencies (Aug 25, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/08/24/snowden-suspected-bypassing-electronic-logs/uY1PIiqa4eugXv3u0u40kM/story.html Edward Snowden may have bypassed electronic logs], by Adam Goldman and Kimberly Dozier, Associated Press (Aug 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/23/uk-government-independent-military-base Snowden: UK government now leaking documents about itself], by Glenn Greenwald (Aug 23, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/23/us-surveillance-rules-30-years?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487 US surveillance guidelines not updated for 30 years, privacy board finds], by Dan Roberts (Aug 23, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/24/nsa-analysts-abused-surveillance-systems NSA analysts 'wilfully violated' surveillance systems, agency admits], by Adam Gabbatt (Aug 24, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/24/david-miranda-detention-greenwald-press-editors David Miranda's detention is a threat to press freedom, say European editors], by Jamie Doward (Aug 24, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/24/david-miranda-detention-greenwald-press-editors Press freedom: an open letter to David Cameron from Nordic editors] (Aug 24, 2013)
* Buzz Feed: [http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/new-york-times-guardian-snowden New York Times And Guardian Will Publish More Snowden Revelations], by Ben Smith (Aug 23, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/23/guardian-news-york-times-partnership Guardian partners with New York Times over Snowden GCHQ files], by Lisa O'Carroll (Aug 23, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/24/us/nsa-said-to-have-paid-e-mail-providers-millions-to-cover-costs-from-court-ruling.html?ref=politics&_r=0 N.S.A. Said to Have Paid E-Mail Providers Millions to Cover Costs From Court Ruling], by Charlie Savage (Aug 23, 2013)
* Wall St Journal Blog: [http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/08/23/nsa-officers-sometimes-spy-on-love-interests/ NSA Officers Spy on Love Interests], by Siobhan Gorman (Aug 23, 2013)
* Real Clear Politics: [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/08/23/snags_slow_formation_of_surveillance_review_group_119691.html Snags Slow Formation of Surveillance Review Group], by Alexis Simendinger (Aug 23, 2013)
* Bloomberg: [http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-23/nsa-analysts-intentionally-abused-spying-powers-multiple-times.html Lawmakers Probing Intentional Abuses of Power by NSA Analysts], by Chris Strohm (Aug 23, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/23/nsa-prism-costs-tech-companies-paid NSA paid millions to cover Prism compliance costs for tech companies], by Ewen MacAskill (Aug 22, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/obamas-reported-outside-experts-surveillance-review-panel-has-deep-ties-to-govt/ Obama’s “outside experts” surveillance review panel has deep ties to gov’t], by Cyrus Farivar (Aug 22, 2013)
* The Economist: [http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2013/08/national-security-agency-0 The National Security Agency - A little more light], by M.J. (Aug 22, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/22/terror-law-watchdog-report-david-miranda UK terror law watchdog promises rapid report on David Miranda detention], by Robert Booth and Nicholas Watt (Aug 22, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/22/us-intelligence-community-tumblr-surveillance US intelligence services go 'on the record' with new Tumblr blog], by Stuart Dredge (Aug 22, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/22/world/europe/glenn-greenwald-nsa-fallout/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 Glenn Greenwald's partner David Miranda wins partial court victory], by Laura Smith-Spark. Andrew Carey and Mick Krever (Aug 22, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/21/nsa-illegally-collected-thousands-emails-court NSA illegally collected thousands of emails before Fisa court halted program], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 21, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/08/21/nsa-collected-thousands-communications/iQ0XwQM6s6ss7bfkoJnTFM/story.html NSA collected thousands of US communications], by Kimberly Dozier, Associated Press (Aug 22, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/in-salt-lake-city-for-the-2002-olympics-the-nsa-may-have-read-your-texts/ In Salt Lake City for the 2002 Olympics? The NSA may have read your texts], by Megan Geuss (Aug 21, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/22/us/2011-ruling-found-an-nsa-program-unconstitutional.html?hpw&_r=0 Secret Court Rebuked N.S.A. on Surveillance], by Charlie Savage and Scott Shane (Aug 21, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-gathered-thousands-of-americans-e-mails-before-court-struck-down-program/2013/08/21/146ba4b6-0a90-11e3-b87c-476db8ac34cd_story.html NSA gathered thousands of Americans’ e-mails before court struck down program], by Ellen Nakashima (Aug 21, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/britain-defends-destruction-of-snowden-data/2013/08/21/11466392-0a96-11e3-89fe-abb4a5067014_story.html?hpid=z1 Britain defends destruction of Snowden data], by Karla Adam (Aug 21, 2013)
* Fox News: [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/21/nsa-collected-thousands-emails-from-americans-rebuked-by-court/ NSA collected thousands of emails from Americans, rebuked by court] (Aug 21, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/tech/web/nsa-spying-75-percent/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1 Report: NSA can see 75% of U.S. Web messages], by Doug Gross (Aug 21, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/politics/nsa-fisa-court/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 NSA misrepresented scope of data collection to secret court], by Evan Perez (Aug 21, 2013)
* The Guardian Blog: [http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2013/aug/21/press-freedom-david-miranda Press freedom watchdog to Cameron: UK has abused anti-terror laws], by Roy Greenslade (Aug 21, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/21/sending-message-miranda-gchq-nsa 'Sending a message': what the US and UK are attempting to do], by Glenn Greenwald (Aug 21, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/21/nsa-nick-clegg-guardian-leaked-files Guardian told to destroy NSA files for national security, says Clegg], by Nicholas Watt (Aug 21, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/us/facial-scanning-is-making-gains-in-surveillance.html?pagewanted=1&hp Facial Scanning Is Making Gains in Surveillance], by Charlie Savage (Aug 21, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/22/us/manning-sentenced-for-leaking-government-secrets.html?_r=0 Manning Sentenced to 35 Years for Leaking Government Secrets], by Charlie Savage and Emmarie Huetteman (Aug 21, 2013)
* Fox News: [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/21/nsa-surveillance-reach-broader-than-publicly-acknowledged/ NSA surveillance reach broader than publicly acknowledged] (Aug 21, 2013)
* The Hill: [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/317959-nsa-story-cuts-into-obamas-popularity-with-young-voters NSA story cuts into Obama’s popularity with young voters], by Justin Sink (Aug 21, 2013)
* Los Angeles Times: [http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-0821-heathrow-20130821,0,385107.story Britain vs. David Miranda, and Glenn Greenwald], by the Editorial Board (Aug 21, 2013)
* NBC: [http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/20/20108770-us-doesnt-know-what-snowden-took-sources-say?lite US doesn't know what Snowden took, sources say], by Michael Isikoff, Matthew Cole, and Richard Esposito (Aug 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/uk-home-office-defends-nine-hour-interrogation-of-journalists-partner/ UK Home Office defends nine-hour interrogation of journalist’s partner], by Joe Mullin (Aug 20, 2013)
* Wall St Journal: [http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324108204579022874091732470-lMyQjAxMTAzMDIwMDEyNDAyWj.html New Details Show Broader NSA Surveillance Reach], by Siobhan Gorman and Jennifer Valentino-DeVries (Aug 20, 2013)
* The guardian Blog: [http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2013/aug/20/alanrusbridger-press-freedom How the press reacted to Guardian editor's revelation about security pressure], by Roy Greenslade (Aug 20, 2013)
* The Guardian Blog: [http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2013/aug/20/david-miranda-national-newspapers David Miranda: national newspapers attack use of anti-terror laws], by Roy Greenslade (Aug 20, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/20/us-government-destroy-computers-white-house White House: US government wouldn't force reporters to destroy computers], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 20, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/20/nsa-snowden-files-drives-destroyed-london NSA files: why the Guardian in London destroyed hard drives of leaked files], by Julian Borger (Aug 20, 2013)
* The Guardian blog: [http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2013/aug/20/alanrusbridger-press-freedom How the press reacted to Guardian editor's revelation about security pressure], by Roy Greenslade (Aug 20, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/20/david-miranda-detention-glenn-greenwald David Miranda's lawyers threaten legal action over 'unlawful' detention], by Lisa O'Carroll (Aug 20, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/aug/20/guardian-editor-alan-rusbridger-nsa Rusbridger: destroying hard drives allowed us to continue NSA coverage], by Josh Halliday (Aug 20, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/uk-police-urged-to-explain-detention-of-reporter-glenn-greewalds-partner/2013/08/19/f2a3159c-08d9-11e3-89fe-abb4a5067014_story.html?hpid=z12 U.S. had advance notice of Britain’s plan to detain reporter Glenn Greenwald’s partner], by Billy Kenber and Karla Adam (Aug 19, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/world/europe/britain-detains-the-partner-of-glen-greenwald.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hpw Britons Question Whether Detention of Reporter’s Partner Was Terror-Related], by Steven Erlanger (Aug 19, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/19/world/europe/greenwald-partner-detained/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 White House knew Glenn Greenwald's partner David Miranda would be detained], by CNN Staff (Aug 19, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/19/david-miranda-detention-schedule7-editorial David Miranda detention: a betrayal of trust and principle], editorial (Aug 19, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/19/david-miranda-detention-terrorism-law-watchdog Terrorism law watchdog calls for explanation of Miranda detention], by Nicholas Watt and Rowena Mason (Aug 19, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/world/europe/britain-detains-the-partner-of-glen-greenwald.html?hp Britain Detains the Partner of a Reporter Tied to Leaks], by Charlie Savage and Michael Schwirtz (Aug 19, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/understanding-the-nsas-errors/2013/08/17/c218c294-06bf-11e3-a07f-49ddc7417125_story.html Understanding the NSA’s errors], by the Editorial Board (Aug 18, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/ars-technicast-ep-32-nsa-snowden-and-why-lavabit-had-to-go-down/ Ars Technicast, Ep. 32: NSA, Snowden, and why Lavabit had to go down], with Joe Mullin (Aug 16, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/newly-published-leaks-show-nsas-thousands-of-privacy-violations/ Newly published leaks show NSA’s thousands of privacy violations], by Joe Mullin (Aug 16, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/nsa-revelations-privacy-breaches-udall-wyden NSA revelations of privacy breaches 'the tip of the iceberg' – Senate duo], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 16, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/nsa-violated-privacy-rules-audit NSA under renewed fire after report finds it violated its own privacy rules], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 16, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/angela-merkel-re-election-german-nsa-spy Angela Merkel launches re-election bid amid cacophony of spying scandal], by Josie Le Blond (Aug 16, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/17/opinion/gps-tracking-and-secret-policies.html?hp&_r=0 GPS Tracking and Secret Policies], by the Editorial Board (Aug 16, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/16/us/nsa-often-broke-rules-on-privacy-audit-shows.html?hp&_r=0 N.S.A. Often Broke Rules on Privacy, Audit Shows], by Charlie Savage (Aug 16, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-broke-privacy-rules-thousands-of-times-per-year-audit-finds/2013/08/15/3310e554-05ca-11e3-a07f-49ddc7417125_story.html NSA broke privacy rules thousands of times per year, audit finds], by Barton Gellman (Aug 15, 2013)
* Reuters: [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/15/usa-security-snowden-dell-idUSL2N0GF11220130815 Snowden downloaded NSA secrets while working for Dell, sources say], by Mark Hosenball (Aug 15, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/14/nsa-intelligence-committee-under-pressure-document Intelligence committee urged to explain if they withheld crucial NSA document], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 14, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/aug/14/google-gmail-users-privacy-email-lawsuit Google: Gmail users shouldn't expect email privacy], by Dominic Rushe (Aug 14, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/13/white-house-james-clapper-nsa-surveillance-review White House insists James Clapper will not lead NSA surveillance review], by Ewen MacAskill (Aug 13, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/new-profile-of-snowdens-trusted-ally-illustrates-importance-of-opsec/ New profile of Snowden’s trusted ally illustrates importance of opsec], by Cyrus Farivar (Aug 13, 2013)
* New York Times Magazine: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/18/magazine/laura-poitras-snowden.html How Laura Poitras Helped Snowden Spill His Secrets], by Peter Maass (Aug 13, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/13/us/nsa-leaks-make-plan-for-cyberdefense-unlikely.html?ref=politics&_r=0 N.S.A. Leaks Make Plan for Cyberdefense Unlikely], by David E. Sanger (Aug 12, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/2013/08/12/9b9752b2-03a3-11e3-88d6-d5795fab4637_story.html Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald will not do TV interview despite preliminary talks], by Paul Farhi (Aug 12, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/12/intelligence-committee-nsa-vote-justin-amash Intelligence committee withheld key file before critical NSA vote, Amash claims], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 12, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/12/germany-phone-data-nsa-drone Germany denies phone data sent to NSA used in drone attacks], by Louise Osborne (Aug 12, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/12/michael-hayden-nsa-media-reverence Michael Hayden, Bob Schieffer and the media's reverence of national security officials], by Glenn Greenwald (Aug 12, 2013)
* FAS Secrecy News: [http://blogs.fas.org/secrecy/2013/08/hunter-gao/ Leaks Inspire GAO Review of “Classification Inflation”], by Steve Aftergood (Aug 12, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/10/us/threats-test-obamas-balancing-act-on-surveillance.html?ref=politics Threats Test Obama’s Balancing Act on Surveillance], by Mark Mazzetti and Scott Shane (Aug 9, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/10/us/politics/obama-news-conference.html?_r=0 President Moves to Ease Worries on Surveillance], by Charlie Savage and Michael D. Shear (Aug 9, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/08/09/another-e-mail-service-shuts-down-over-government-spying-concerns/ Another e-mail service shuts down over government spying concerns], by Timothy B. Lee (Aug 9, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/dont-worry-nsa-sayswe-only-touch-1-6-of-daily-global-internet-traffic/ Don’t worry, NSA says—we only “touch” 1.6% of daily global Internet traffic], by Cyrus Farivar (Aug 9, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/at-press-conference-obama-denounces-snowden-and-promises-reforms/ At press conference, Obama denounces Snowden — and promises reforms], by Joe Mullin (Aug 9, 2013)
* Reuters: [http://preview.reuters.com/2013/8/9/nsa-to-cut-system-administrators-by-90-percent-to NSA to cut system administrators by 90 percent to limit data access], by Jonathan Allen (Aug 8, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/08/08/snowdens-e-mail-provider-is-closing-cannot-legally-say-why/ Snowden’s e-mail provider is closing, cannot legally say why], by Andrea Peterson (Aug 8, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/piercing-the-confusion-around-nsas-phone-surveillance-program/2013/08/08/bdece566-fbc4-11e2-9bde-7ddaa186b751_story.html Piercing the confusion around NSA’s phone surveillance program], by Dana Prist (Aug 8, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-cites-case-as-success-of-phone-data-collection-program/2013/08/08/fc915e5a-feda-11e2-96a8-d3b921c0924a_story.html NSA cites case as success of phone data-collection program], by Ellen Nakashima (Aug 8, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/08/us/broader-sifting-of-data-abroad-is-seen-by-nsa.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hp N.S.A. Said to Search Content of Messages to and From U.S.], by Charlie Savage (Aug 8, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/08/world/caustic-light-on-response-to-a-threat-of-terrorism.html?pagewanted=1&hp Caustic Light on White House’s Reaction to a Terrorist Threat], by Robert F. Worth and Eric Schmitt (Aug 7, 2013)
* Reuters: [http://preview.reuters.com/2013/8/7/new-us-spying-revelations-coming-from-snowden-1 New U.S. spying revelations coming from Snowden leaks: journalist], by Anthony Boadle (Aug 7, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/06/justice-department-surveillance-dea US drug agency surveillance unit to be investigated by Department of Justice], by Karen McVeigh (Aug 6, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/aug/06/nsa-director-cyber-terrorism-snowden Former NSA director predicts cyber-terror attacks if Snowden apprehended], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 6, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/05/us-embassy-closure-nsa-surveillance US embassy closures used to bolster case for NSA surveillance programs], by Spencer Ackerman and Dan Roberts (Aug 5, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/researchers-say-tor-targeted-malware-phoned-home-to-nsa Update: Researchers say Tor-targeted malware phoned home to NSA], by Sean Gallagher (Aug 5, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/08/attackers-wield-firefox-exploit-to-uncloak-anonymous-tor-users/ Attackers wield Firefox exploit to uncloak anonymous Tor users], by Dan Groodin (Aug 5, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/08/05/the-nsa-is-giving-your-phone-records-to-the-dea-and-the-dea-is-covering-it-up/?hpid=z4 The NSA is giving your phone records to the DEA. And the DEA is covering it up], by Brian Fung (Aug 5, 2013)
* Reuters: [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/05/us-dea-sod-idUSBRE97409R20130805 Exclusive: U.S. directs agents to cover up program used to investigate Americans], by John Shiffman and Kristina Cooke (Aug 5, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/alleged-tor-hidden-service-operator-busted-for-child-porn-distribution/ Alleged Tor hidden service operator busted for child porn distribution], by Sean Gallagher (Aug 4, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/08/the-sneaky-switch-that-set-the-stage-for-the-nsas-call-records-program/ The sneaky switch that set the stage for the NSA’s call records program], by Julian Sanchez (Aug 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/04/congress-nsa-denied-access Members of Congress denied access to basic information about NSA], by Glenn Greenwald (Aug 4, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/sunday-review/a-washington-riddle-what-is-top-secret.html?hp A Washington Riddle: What Is ‘Top Secret’?], by David E. Sanger (Aug 3, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/us/other-agencies-clamor-for-data-nsa-compiles.html?hp&_r=0 Other Agencies Clamor for Data N.S.A. Compiles], by Eric Lichtblau (Aug 3, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/01/nsa-paid-gchq-spying-edward-snowden Exclusive: NSA pays £100m in secret funding for GCHQ], by Nick Hopkins and Julian Borger (Aug 2, 2013)
* Los Angeles Times: [http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-guardian-account-nsa-program-misleading-20130801,0,2395897.story Guardian account of NSA program XKeyScore misleading, officials say], by Ken Dilanian (Aug 1, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/01/barack-obama-congress-nsa-reform-meeting Obama 'open to NSA surveillance reform' at meeting with lawmakers], by Spencer Ackerman (Aug 1, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democratic-divide-over-nsa-could-pose-problem-for-obama/2013/08/01/5d551e6c-fabb-11e2-a369-d1954abcb7e3_story.html Democratic divide over NSA could pose problem for Obama], by Aaron Blake and Scott Wilson (Aug 1, 2013)
* CBS: [http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57596571/obama-lawmakers-meet-to-discuss-nsa-surveillance/ Obama, lawmakers meet to discuss NSA surveillance], by CBS (Aug 1, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/world/europe/edward-snowden-russia.html?hp&_r=0 Russia Grants Snowden 1-Year Asylum], by Steven Lee Myers and Andrew E. Kramer (Aug 1, 2013)
=== July 2013 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/opinion/more-fog-from-the-spy-agencies.html?hp More Fog From the Spy Agencies], by the Editorial Board (July 31, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/two-years-later-senators-criticism-of-nsa-spying-sinks-in/ Sounding the alarm: Ars speaks with vocal NSA critic Sen. Ron Wyden], by Joe Mullin (July 31, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/07/nsa-director-addresses-black-hat-says-there-have-been-zero-abuses-of-data/ NSA director addresses Black Hat, says there have been “zero abuses” of data], by Peter Bright (July 31, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/senators-take-intelligence-officials-to-the-mat-over-secret-courts-phone-metadata/ Senators take intelligence officials to the mat over secret courts, phone metadata], by Julian Sanchez (July 31, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/new-snowden-leak-details-widest-reaching-nsa-digital-surveillance-program/ New Snowden leak details “widest-reaching” NSA digital surveillance program], by Cyrus Farivar (July 31, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/in-wake-of-leaks-us-intelligence-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-metadata-collection/ In wake of leaks, US intelligence pulls back the curtain on metadata collection], by Cyrus Farivar (July 31, 2013)
* Real Clear Politics: [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/07/31/government_braces_for_coming_changes_to_nsa_powers_119447.html Government Braces for Coming Changes to NSA Powers], by Pete Yost & Matt Apuzzo (July 31, 2013)
* ABC News: [http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/07/nsa-vows-to-hold-people-accountable-for-snowden-leak/ NSA Vows To Hold People Accountable For Snowden Leak], by Mike Levine (July 31, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/tech/web/nsa-alexander-black-hat/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 NSA chief: Snooping is crucial to fighting terrorism], by Heather Kelly (July 31, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/31/nsa-top-secret-program-online-data XKeyscore: NSA tool collects 'nearly everything a user does on the internet'], by Glenn Greenwald (July 31, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/excerpts-from-interview-with-father-of-edward-snowden/2013/07/31/ae71c074-f9f9-11e2-9bde-7ddaa186b751_story.html Excerpts from interview with father of Edward Snowden], by Jerry Markon (July 31, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/governments-secret-order-to-verizon-to-be-unveiled-at-senate-hearing/2013/07/31/233fdd3a-f9cf-11e2-a369-d1954abcb7e3_story.html Government unveils secret order to Verizon], by Sari Horwitz and Ellen Nakashima (July 31, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/us/nsa-surveillance.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0 Senate Panel Presses N.S.A. on Phone Logs], by Charlie Savage and David Sanger (July 31, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/us/nsa-surveillance.html?pagewanted=1&hp U.S. Outlines N.S.A.’s Culling of Data for All Domestic Calls], by Charlie Savage (July 31, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/technology/warrantless-cellphone-tracking-is-upheld.html?ref=politics Warrantless Cellphone Tracking Is Upheld], by Somini Sengupta (July 30, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/opinion/a-mixed-verdict-on-manning.html?ref=politics A Mixed Verdict on Manning], by the Editorial Board (July 30, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/us/bradley-manning-verdict.html?ref=politics Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy], by Charlie Savage (July 30, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/31/us-senate-wyden-udall-nsa Senators strongly criticise intelligence chiefs over NSA data collection], by Spencer Ackerman (July 30, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/senate-intelligence-committee-chair-reform-nsa-programs/2013/07/30/9b66d9f2-f93a-11e2-8e84-c56731a202fb_story.html Make NSA programs more transparent], by Dianne Feinstein (July 30, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/how-nsa-leaks-are-changing-minds-among-the-public-and-in-congress/ How NSA leaks are changing minds among the public—and in Congress], by Joe Mullin (July 30, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/fisa-court-judge-no-company-has-ever-challenged-patriot-act-sharing/ FISA court judge: No company has ever challenged Patriot Act sharing], by Cyrus Farivar (July 30, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/what-the-ashcroft-hospital-showdown-on-nsa-spying-was-all-about/ What the Ashcroft “Hospital Showdown” on NSA spying was all about], by Julian Sanchez (July 29, 2013)
* FAS Secrecy News: [http://blogs.fas.org/secrecy/2013/07/prosecutors-burden/ Court Eases Prosecutors’ Burden of Proof in Leak Cases], by Steven Aftergood (July 29, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2013/jul/28/wyden-fisa-court-anachronistic-senate Wyden calls Fisa court 'anachronistic' as pressure builds on Senate to act], by Ed Pilkington (July 28, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/29/us/politics/momentum-builds-against-nsa-surveillance.html?pagewanted=1&hpw Momentum Builds Against N.S.A. Surveillance], by Jonathan Weisman (July 28, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/judge-denies-governments-bid-to-delay-lawsuit-to-halt-nsa-metadata-collection/ Judge denies government’s bid to delay lawsuit to halt NSA metadata collection], by Cyrus Farivar (July 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/10902798 Christie slams 'libertarian' trend on security], by AP (July 26 2013)
* National Journal: [http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/how-america-s-top-tech-companies-created-the-surveillance-state-20130725 How America's Top Tech Companies Created the Surveillance State], by Michael Hirsch (July 25, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/07/25/christie-goes-after-libertarians-hard/?hpid=z2 Christie goes after libertarians — hard], by Aaron Blake (July 25, 2013)
* Rolling Stone: [http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/new-congressional-coalition-emerges-against-nsa-surveillance-20130726 New Congressional Coalition Emerges Against NSA Surveillance], by Ryan Devereaux (July 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/26/nsa-surveillance-critics-testify-congress NSA surveillance critics to testify before Congress], by Paul Lewis (July 26, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/27/world/europe/edward-snowden.html?hp&_r=0 U.S. Tells Russia It Won’t Torture or Kill Snowden], by Michael A. Schmidt (July 26, 2013)
* Daily Beast: [http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/07/26/snowden-dispute-sparks-deeper-fallout-in-u-s-russia-relationship.html Snowden Dispute Sparks Deeper Fallout in U.S.-Russia Relationship], by Josh Rogin (July 26, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/23/edward-snowden-nsa-files-timeline Edward Snowden and the NSA files – timeline], by Mirren Gidda (July 25, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/26/us/politics/robertss-picks-reshaping-secret-surveillance-court.html?hp Roberts’s Picks Reshaping Secret Surveillance Court], by Charlie Savage (July 25 ,2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/26/us/politics/challenges-to-us-intelligence-agencies-recall-senate-inquiry-of-70s.html?ref=us Spy Agencies Under Heaviest Scrutiny Since Abuse Scandal of the ’70s], by Scott Shane (July 25, 2013)
* CNet: [http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57595529-38/feds-tell-web-firms-to-turn-over-user-account-passwords/ Feds tell Web firms to turn over user account passwords], by Declan McCullagh (July 25, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/25/nsa-surveillance-amash-amendment-narrow-defeat NSA surveillance: narrow defeat for amendment to restrict data collection], by Spencer Ackerman (July 24, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/24/house-vote-revolt-nsa-surveillance?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487 House vote reflects growing revolt over NSA surveillance], by Ewen MacAskill (July 24, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/24/white-house-congress-amendment-nsa-surveillance White House braced for Congress vote on amendment to limit NSA collection], by Spencer Ackerman (July 24, 2013)
* CNet: [http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57595202-38/feds-put-heat-on-web-firms-for-master-encryption-keys/ Feds put heat on Web firms for master encryption keys], by Declan McCullagh (July 24, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/nsa-says-it-cant-search-its-own-e-mails/ NSA says it can’t search its own e-mails], by Justin Elliott, ProPublica (July 23, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/24/us/politics/nsa-director-lobbies-house-on-eve-of-critical-vote.html?ref=todayspaper N.S.A. Director Lobbies House on Eve of Critical Vote], by James Risen and Charlie Savage (July 23, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/23/house-amendment-nsa-bulk-surveillance House forces vote on amendment that would limit NSA bulk surveillance], by Spencer Ackerman (July 23, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-intelligence-worked-closely-with-nsa-on-data-surveillance-a-912355.html 'Key Partners': Secret Links Between Germany and the NSA], by Spiegel (July 22, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/19/politics/nsa-surveillance/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Court renews secret U.S. surveillance program], by Carol Cratty (July 20, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/19/us/military-to-deploy-units-devoted-to-cyber-operations.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=2& N.S.A. Imposes Rules to Protect Secret Data Stored on Its Networks], by david E. Sanger and Eric Schmidt (July 18, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/17/nsa-court-challenges-tech-firms Slew of court challenges threaten NSA's relationship with tech firms], by Spencer Ackerman (July 17, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/17/nsa-surveillance-house-hearing NSA warned to rein in surveillance as agency reveals even greater scope], by Spencer Ackerman (July 17, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/18/us/politics/bipartisan-backlash-grows-against-domestic-surveillance.html?hp Bipartisan Backlash Grows Against Domestic Surveillance], by James Risen (July 17, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/07/17/congress-decries-nsa-actions/K21NJDCkhcuN6Kz4VBfkFK/story.html Congress decries NSA actions], by Pete Yost, Associated Press (July 17, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jul/16/gordon-humphrey-email-edward-snowden Email exchange between Edward Snowden and former GOP Senator Gordon Humphrey], by Glenn Greenwald (July 16, 2013)
* Microsoft On The Issues Blog: [http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2013/07/16/responding-to-government-legal-demands-for-customer-data.aspx Responding to government legal demands for customer data], by Brad Smith, General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Microsoft (July 16, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/snowdens-surveillance-leaks-provide-openings-for-opponents-legal-challenges/2013/07/15/481c35b2-eb25-11e2-a301-ea5a8116d211_story.html Snowden’s surveillance leaks open way for challenges to programs’ constitutionality], by Jerry Markon (July 15, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/ap-interview-guardian-journalist-says-snowden-has-documents-with-blueprints-of-nsa/2013/07/14/c9a31a80-ecef-11e2-b46e-f15eec37b46c_story.html AP Interview: Guardian journalist says Snowden has documents with 'blueprints' of NSA], by the Associated Press (July 14, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/for-nsa-chief-terrorist-threat-drives-passion-to-collect-it-all/2013/07/14/3d26ef80-ea49-11e2-a301-ea5a8116d211_story.html For NSA chief, terrorist threat drives passion to ‘collect it all,’ observers say], by Ellen Nakashima and Joby Warrick (July 14, 2013)
* Wall Street Journal Blog: [http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130714-700702.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Germany's Merkel Calls for International Privacy Deal], by Susann Kreutzmann and Todd Buell (July 14, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/15/business/global/nsa-leaks-stir-plans-in-russia-to-control-net.html?pagewanted=all N.S.A. Leaks Revive Push in Russia to Control Net], by Andrew E. Kramer (July 14, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/14/world/europe/nations-buying-as-hackers-sell-computer-flaws.html?pagewanted=all Nations Buying as Hackers Sell Flaws in Computer Code], by Nicole Pelroth and David E. Sanger (July 13, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/07/13/the-white-house-is-turning-up-the-pressure-on-moscow-over-snowden-will-it-make-any-difference/ The White House is turning up the pressure on Moscow over Snowden. Will it make any difference?], by Max Fisher (July 13, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/world/americas/us-is-pressing-latin-americans-to-reject-snowden.html?pagewanted=1&hpw U.S. Is Pressing Latin Americans to Reject Snowden], by William Newman and Randal C. Archibold (July 11, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/world/europe/merkel-seems-to-weather-german-anger-over-nsa-spying.html Merkel Appears to Weather Anger Among German Voters Over N.S.A. Spying], by Melissa Eddy (July 11, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/13/world/europe/snowden-russia-asylum.html?hp&_r=0 Snowden Is Said to Renew Plea for Asylum in Russia], by Ellen Barry (July 12, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/snowden-wants-meeting-with-human-rights-activists-lawyers/2013/07/12/237d5254-eac6-11e2-a301-ea5a8116d211_story.html Activist: Snowden will seek asylum in Russia], by Will Englund (July 12, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/07/12/snowden-in-e-mail-to-human-rights-groups-announces-meeting-and-assails-u-s-escalation/?hpid=z1 Snowden, in e-mail to human rights groups, announces meeting and assails U.S. ‘escalation’], by Max Fisher (July 12, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/report-indicates-more-extensive-cooperation-by-microsoft-on-surveillance.html?hp&_r=0 Report Indicates More Extensive Cooperation by Microsoft on Surveillance], by James Risen (July 11, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/11/nsa-surveillance-french-investigation NSA surveillance: French human rights groups seek judicial investigation], by Angelique Chrisafis (July 11, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/11/microsoft-nsa-collaboration-user-data Revealed: how Microsoft handed the NSA access to encrypted messages], by Glenn Greenwald, Ewen MacAskill, Laura Poitras, Spencer Ackerman and Dominic Rushe (July 11, 2013)
* The Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/lawmakers-say-administrations-lack-of-candor-on-surveillance-weakens-oversight/2013/07/10/8275d8c8-e97a-11e2-aa9f-c03a72e2d342_story.html Lawmakers say administration’s lack of candor on surveillance weakens oversight], by Peter Wallsten (July 10, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jul/10/snowden-denies-information-russia-china Snowden: I never gave any information to Chinese or Russian governments], by Glenn Greenwald (July 10, 2013)
* Quinnipiac University: [http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/national/release-detail?ReleaseID=1919 U.S. Voters Say Snowden Is Whistle-Blower, Not Traitor, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Big Shift On Civil Liberties vs. Counter-Terrorism] (July 10, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/the-nsa-slide-you-havent-seen/2013/07/10/32801426-e8e6-11e2-aa9f-c03a72e2d342_story.html?hpid=z3 The NSA slide you haven’t seen], by Craig Timberg (July 10, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/5-things-snowden-leaks-revealed-about-nsas-original-warrantless-wiretaps/ Five things Snowden leaks revealed about NSA’s original warrantless wiretaps], by Julian Sanchez (July 9 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/judge-throws-out-state-secrets-defense-in-light-of-nsa-leaks/ Judge throws out “state secrets” defense in light of NSA leaks], by Cyrus Farivar (July 9, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/07/08/heres-what-can-go-wrong-when-the-government-builds-a-huge-database-about-americans/?wprss=rss_ezra-klein Here’s what can go wrong when the government builds a huge database about Americans], by Timothy B. Lee (July 8, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-whistleblower-edward-snowden-on-global-spying-a-910006.html Edward Snowden Interview: The NSA and Its Willing Helpers], by Jacob Appelbaum and Laura Poitras (July 8, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/supreme-court-asked-to-halt-nsa-phone-surveillance/ Supreme Court asked to halt NSA phone surveillance], by Jon Brodkin (July 8, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/07/07/your-cellphone-yourself/eSvTK1UCqNOE7D4qbAcWPL/story.html Cellphone data mined to create personal profiles], by Hiawatha Bray (July 8, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/07/07/excerpts-from-the-hive/mYAnsRJenkeK5krLCRV3rI/story.html See your metadata the way the NSA does], by Michael Morisy (July 8, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/08/edward-snowden-surveillance-excess-interview Edward Snowden: US surveillance 'not something I'm willing to live under'], by Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras and Ewen MacAskill (July 8, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jul/08/snowden-video-whistleblowing-brazil-rousseff The Snowden video sequel and Brazil fallout], by Glenn Greenwald (July 8, 2013)
* BBC: [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-23222172 Brazil asks US to explain internet surveillance], by BBC (July 7, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/nyc-cases-show-how-crooked-officers-misuse-fbi-database-for-cyber-snooping-other-offenses/2013/07/07/3cc3b076-e721-11e2-818e-aa29e855f3ab_story.html NYC cases show how crooked officers misuse FBI database for cyber snooping, other offenses], by AP (July 7, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/somali-american-caught-up-in-a-shadowy-pentagon-counterpropaganda-campaign/2013/07/07/b3aca190-d2c5-11e2-bc43-c404c3269c73_story.html Somali American caught up in a shadowy Pentagon counterpropaganda campaign], by Craig Whitlock (July 7, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/deals-with-foreign-cable-owners-secret-court-rulings-broaden-nsa-spying-potential/ Deals with foreign cable owners, secret court rulings broaden NSA spying potential], by Megan Geuss (July 7, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/07/edward-snowden-spiegel-nsa-germans Edward Snowden tells Der Spiegel NSA is 'in bed with the Germans'], by Reuters (July 7, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/edward-snowden-accuses-germany-of-aiding-nsa-in-spying-efforts-a-909847.html Snowden Interview: NSA 'In Bed Together with the Germans'], by Spiegel (July 7, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spd-demands-investigation-of-nsa-head-as-spy-scandal-enters-campaign-a-909469.html Letter from Berlin: Spying Scandal Shakes Up German Campaign], by Charles Hawley (July 7, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jul/07/nsa-brazilians-globo-spying The NSA's mass and indiscriminate spying on Brazilians], by Glenn Greenwald (July 6, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/agreements-with-private-companies-protect-us-access-to-cables-data-for-surveillance/2013/07/06/aa5d017a-df77-11e2-b2d4-ea6d8f477a01_story.html Agreements with private companies protect U.S. access to cables’ data for surveillance], by Craig Timberg and Ellen Nakashima (July 6, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/us/in-secret-court-vastly-broadens-powers-of-nsa.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130707 In Secret, Court Vastly Broadens Powers of N.S.A.], by Eric Lichtblau (July 6, 2013)
* Washington Post blog: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/07/05/did-you-know-john-roberts-is-also-chief-justice-of-the-nsas-surveillance-state/ Did you know John Roberts is also chief justice of the NSA’s surveillance state?], by Ezra Klein (July 5, 2013)
* Süddeutsche Zeitung: [http://jetzt.sueddeutsche.de/texte/anzeigen/574070/Studenten-verhoeren-NSA-Beamte Studenten verhören NSA-Beamte], by Christian Helten (July 5, 2013)
: A commentary to [https://soundcloud.com/madiha-1 Students Question the NSA at Recruiting Session], by Madiha Tahir
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/sarah-harrison-the-woman-from-wikileaks/2013/07/05/8631200e-e406-11e2-bffd-37a36ddab820_story.html Sarah Harrison, the woman from WikiLeaks], by Anthony Faiola and Karla Adam (July 5, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/05/us-blocks-espionage-talks-europe-nsa-prism NSA leaks: UK blocks crucial espionage talks between US and Europe], by Ian Traynor (July 5, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/06/edward-snowden-venezuela-asylum Edward Snowden offered asylum by Venezuelan president], by Reuters (July 7, 213)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/05/european-states-snowden-morales-plane-nsa European states were told Snowden was on Morales plane, says Spain], by the Associated Press (July 5, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/04/usa-germany-obama-merkel-talks-nsa US and Germany to hold talks over European NSA surveillance concerns], by Kate Connolly, Dan Roberts and Ian Traynor (July 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/04/european-us-internet-providers-nsa European firms 'could quit US internet providers over NSA scandal'], by Ian Traynor (July 4, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/04/france-electronic-spying-operation-nsa France 'runs vast electronic spying operation using NSA-style methods'], by Angelique Chrisafis (July 4, 2013)
* Le Monde: [http://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2013/07/04/revelations-sur-le-big-brother-francais_3441973_3224.html Révélations sur le Big Brother français], by Jacques Follorou et Franck Johannès (July 4, 2013)
* USA Today: [http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2013/07/04/obama-merkel-snowden-surveillance-leaks/2488927/ Obama, Merkel agree to talks on U.S. spying], by David Jackson (July 4, 2013)
* Reuters: [http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/04/us-eu-usa-security-idUSBRE9630EI20130704 EU parliament urges blocking U.S. data access after spy leaks], by Claire Davenport (July 4, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/seeking-snowden-in-sheremetyevo/2013/07/04/ef67ece4-e4d1-11e2-aef3-339619eab080_story.html?hpid=z4 Seeking Snowden in Sheremetyevo], by Kathy Lally and Will Englund (July 4, 2013)
* Fox News: [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/07/04/french-official-lashes-out-at-us-at-july-4-party-in-latest-clash-over-snowden/ French official lashes out at US at July 4 party, in latest clash over Snowden leaks], by Fox News and the Associated Press (July 4, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/04/world/americas/bolivia-morales-snowden/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Morales challenges U.S. after Snowden rumor holds up plane in Europe], by Ed Payne and Catherine E. Shoichet (July 4, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/05/us/resume-shows-snowden-honed-hacking-skills.html?hp Résumé Shows Snowden Honed Hacking Skills], by Christopher Drew and Scott Shane (July 4, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/04/us/monitoring-of-snail-mail.html?hpw&_r=0 U.S. Postal Service Logging All Mail for Law Enforcement], by Ron Nixon (July 3, 2013)
* Real Clear Politics: [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/07/03/clapper_apologizes_for_erroneous_answer_on_nsa_spying_119084.html Clapper Apologizes for "Erroneous" Answer on NSA Spying], by  Kimberly Dozier, AP (July 3, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/03/bolivian-president-evo-morales-austria-plane Bolivian president leaves Austria as diplomatic row erupts over diversion], by Jonathan Watts, Dan Roberts and agencies (July 3, 2013)
* Huffington Post: [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/der-spiegel-edward-snowden-nsa_n_3529752.html German Magazine Der Spiegel Lands Latest Edward Snowden NSA Scoop], by Michael Calderone (July 1, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/snowden-speaks-by-revoking-passport-us-govt-is-using-citizenship-as-a-weapon/ Snowden speaks: by revoking passport, US gov’t is “using citizenship as a weapon”], by Cyrus Farivar (July 1, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/07/ecuador-president-snowden-cant-leave-moscow-airport-without-russias-ok/ Ecuador president: Snowden can’t leave Moscow airport without Russia’s OK], by Cyrus Farivar (July 1, 2013)
* WikiLeaks: [http://wikileaks.org/Statement-from-Edward-Snowden-in.html?snow Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow], by Edward Snowden (July 1, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/01/obama-europe-monitoring-data-surveillance Obama tries to ease NSA tensions and insists: Europe spies on US too], by Dan Roberts (July 1, 2013)
* Süddeutsche Zeitung: [http://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/nsa-wistleblower-spd-politiker-kann-sich-deutsches-asyl-fuer-snowden-vorstellen-1.1709929 "Deutschland sollte ihm Asyl gewähren"], by Oliver Das Gupta (July 1, 2013)
* Liberation: [http://www.liberation.fr/politiques/2013/07/01/plusieurs-partis-politiques-reclament-l-asile-pour-snowden_915003 Plusieurs partis politiques réclament l'asile pour Snowden], by K.H.-G. and AFP (July 1, 2013)
* Le Monde: [http://www.lemonde.fr/technologies/article/2013/07/01/espionnage-americain-le-point-sur-les-dernieres-revelations_3439793_651865.html Espionnage américain : le point sur les dernières révélations], by Lucie Soullier (July 1, 2013)
* Le Monde: [http://www.lemonde.fr/europe/article/2013/07/01/la-commission-europeenne-se-dit-focalisee-sur-l-affaire-de-l-espionnage-americain_3439811_3214.html La Commission européenne se dit "focalisée" sur l'affaire de l'espionnage américain], by Jean-Pierre Stroobants (July 1, 2013)
* Le Monde: [http://www.lemonde.fr/technologies/article/2013/07/01/espionnage-hollande-demande-des-garanties-a-washington-avant-de-parler-de-libre-echange_3440024_651865.html Espionnage : Hollande demande des garanties à Washington avant de parler de libre échange], by Philippe Ricard (July 1, 2013)
* USA Today: [http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/07/01/germany-eu-nsa-snowden/2478625/ Putin tells Snowden to stop leaking, refuses U.S. demands], by Kim Hjelmgaard and Aaron Tilton (July 1, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/07/01/bush-defends-surveillance-programs-says-snowden-damaged-u-s/ Bush defends surveillance programs, says Snowden ‘damaged’ U.S.], by Aaron Blake (July 1, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/02/world/europe/snowden-applies-for-asylum-in-russia.html?hp&_r=0 Snowden Applies for Asylum in Russia], by Andrew Roth (July 1, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/02/world/asia/john-kerry-china-relations.html Kerry Says Snowden Affair Will Not Upset China Relations], by Michael R. Gordon (July 1, 2013)
=== June 2013 ===
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/us/job-title-key-to-inner-access-held-by-snowden.html?hp Job Title Key to Inner Access Held by Snowden], by Scott Shane and David E. Sanger (June 30, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/world/europe/europeans-angered-by-report-of-us-spying.html?hp&_r=0 Report of U.S. Spying Angers European Allies], by Stephen Castle (June 30, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/eu-fury-on-allegations-of-us-spying/2013/06/30/8fe223e2-e1bc-11e2-8657-fdff0c195a79_story.html E.U. fury on allegations of U.S. spying], by Michael Birnbaum (June 30, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/julian-assange-edward-snowden-is-marooned-in-russia/2013/06/30/67ed243e-e191-11e2-9960-65d66450db63_story.html Julian Assange: Edward Snowden is ‘marooned in Russia’], by David A. Fahrenthold (June 30, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/30/nsa-leaks-us-bugging-european-allies New NSA leaks show how US is bugging its European allies], by Ewen MacAskill and Julian Borger (June 30, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/eu-officials-furious-at-nsa-spying-in-brussels-and-germany-a-908614.html#spLeserKommentare Spying 'Out of Control': EU Official Questions Trade Negotiations], by Claus Hecking and Stefan Schultz (June 30, 2013)
* Der Spiegel: [http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/nsa-spied-on-european-union-offices-a-908590.html  Attacks from America: NSA Spied on European Union Offices], by Laura Poitras, Marcel Rosenbach, Fidelius Schmid and Holger Stark (June 29, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/secret-court-judges-upset-at-portrayal-of-collaboration-with-government/2013/06/29/ed73fb68-e01b-11e2-b94a-452948b95ca8_story.html Secret-court judges upset at portrayal of ‘collaboration’ with government], by Carol D. Leonnig, Ellen Nakashima and Barton Gellman (June 29, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/politics/prism-collection-documents NSA slides explain the PRISM data-collection program] (published June 6, updated June 29 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/29/us/politics/after-leaks-obama-leads-damage-control-effort.html After Leaks, Obama Leads Damage Control Effort], by Peter Baker (June 28, 2013)
* Charlie Rose: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/jun/28/guardian-editors-nsa-surveillance-charlie-rose-video Guardian editors discuss NSA surveillance with Charlie Rose], video (June 27, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/27/nsa-online-metadata-collection How the NSA is still harvesting your online data], by Glenn Greenwald and Spencer Ackerman (June 27, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/28/us/nsa-report-says-internet-metadata-were-focus-of-visit-to-ashcroft.html?pagewanted=1&ref=world New Leak Suggests Ashcroft Confrontation Was Over N.S.A. Program], by Charlie Savage and James Risen (June 27, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/new-leak-shows-nsa-harvests-to-from-and-bcc-lines-of-e-mail-data/ New leak shows NSA harvests To, From, and BCC lines of e-mail data], by Joe Mullin (June 27, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/27/nsa-data-mining-authorised-obama NSA collected US email records in bulk for more than two years under Obama], by Glenn Greenwald and Spencer Ackerman (June 27, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/reclaim-your-name/ F.T.C. Member Starts ‘Reclaim Your Name’ Campaign for Personal Data], by Natasha Singer (June 26, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/27/world/under-snowdens-screen-name-a-declaration-in-09-that-leakers-should-be-shot.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hp Under Snowden Screen Name, 2009 Post Berated Leaks], by Scott Shane (June 26, 2013)
* Wired UK: [http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-06/26/socmint Meet Prism's little brother: Socmint], by Paul Wright (June 26, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/students-cite-eu-data-protection-laws-challenge-firms-over-nsa-data-transfers/ Students cite EU data protection laws, challenge firms over NSA data transfers], by Cyrus Farivar (June 26, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/exclusive-in-2009-ed-snowden-said-leakers-should-be-shot-then-he-became-one/ In 2009, Ed Snowden said leakers “should be shot.” Then he became one], by Joe Mullin (June 26, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/world/europe/kerry-russia-snowden.html?hpw Kerry Softens Tone with Russia in Snowden Dispute], by Michael R. Gordon (June 26, 2013)
* The Daily Beast: [http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/06/25/greenwald-snowden-s-files-are-out-there-if-anything-happens-to-him.html Greenwald: Snowden’s Files Are Out There if ‘Anything Happens’ to Him], by Eli Lake (Jun 25, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/world/asia/china-united-states-snowden.html?hpw China Brushes Aside U.S. Warnings on Snowden], by Jane Perlez (June 25th, 2013)
* CNN: [http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/25/politics/nsa-leak/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 In high-stakes hide-and-seek, Snowden keeps much of the world guessing], by Jethro Mullen and Michael Pearson (June 25th, 2013)
* South China Morning Post: [http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1268209/snowden-sought-booz-allen-job-gather-evidence-nsa-surveillance Snowden sought Booz Allen job to gather evidence on NSA surveillance], by Lana Lam (June 25, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/nsa-spy-legislation/ NSA Surveillance Leaks Prompt Legislation], by David Kravets (June 24, 2014)
* The New York Times blog: [http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/excerpts-from-snowdens-letter-requesting-asylum-in-ecuador/ Excerpts From Snowden’s Letter Requesting Asylum in Ecuador], by Robert Mackey (June 24, 2013)
* The New York Times blog: [http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/flight-departs-for-cuba-but-no-sign-of-snowden/?ref=world Flight Departs for Cuba, but No Sign of Snowden], by Jennifer Preston (June 24, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/world/offering-snowden-aid-wikileaks-gets-back-in-the-game.html?pagewanted=1&ref=europe Offering Snowden Aid, WikiLeaks Gets Back in the Game], by Scott Shane (June 23, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/25/world/edward-snowden-nsa-surveillance-leak.html?hp U.S. Rebukes China, Russia and Ecuador Over Snowden], by Peter Baker and Rick Gladstone (June 24, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/25/world/edward-snowden-nsa-surveillance-leak.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hp Plane for Havana Leaves Moscow Without Snowden], by David M. Herszenhorn, Ellen Barry and Peter Baker (June 24, 2013)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/25/world/asia/snowden-departure-from-hong-kong.html?hp&_r=0 Hasty Exit Started With Pizza Inside a Hong Kong Hideout], by Keyth Bradsher (June 24, 2013)
* ABC News: [http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kerry-deeply-troubling-snowden-allowed-flee-19470743#.UchX0NjNWQ5 Kerry: Deeply Troubling If Snowden Allowed to Flee], by Deb Reichman, Associated Press (June 24, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/google-handed-over-years-of-e-mails-belonging-to-wikileaks-chatroom-admin/ Google handed over years of e-mails belonging to WikiLeaks chatroom admin], by Cyrus Farivar (June 22, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/google-has-35-days-to-delete-private-street-view-data-or-else/ Google has 35 days to delete private Street View data, or else], by Joe Mullin (June 21, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/gchq-tapped-200-cables/ U.K. Spy Agency Secretly Taps Over 200 Fiber-Optic Cables, Shares Data With the NSA], by Kim Zetter (June 21, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/new-leaks-british-intels-direct-from-fiber-taps-worse-than-the-us/ New leaks: British intel’s direct-from-fiber taps “worse than the US”], by Cyrus Farivar (June 21, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/five-fun-facts-on-the-nsa-leak/ 5 Fun Facts From the Latest NSA Leak], by Kim Zetter (June 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/aarons-law-much-needed-reforms-to-computer-crimes-law-introduced-in-congress/ Aaron’s Law, much-needed reforms to computer crimes law, introduced in Congress], by Cyrus Farivar (June 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/use-of-tor-and-e-mail-crypto-could-increase-chances-that-nsa-keeps-your-data/ Use of Tor and e-mail crypto could increase chances that NSA keeps your data], by Dan Goodin (June 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/lawmakers-introduce-new-bill-to-compel-govt-to-declassify-secret-court-opinions/ Lawmakers introduce new bill to compel gov’t to declassify secret court opinions], by Cyrus Farivar (June 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/06/concern-about-how-google-glass-works-goes-international/ Concern about how Google Glass works goes international], by Casey Johnston (June 20, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/defense-lawyer-says-govt-hid-nsa-role-in-california-terrorism-case/ Defense lawyer says gov’t hid NSA role in California terrorism case], by Cyrus Farivar (June 19, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/fbi-head-says-its-using-surveillance-drones-in-us-skies-very-seldom/ FBI head says it’s using surveillance drones in US skies “very seldom”], by Cyrus Farivar (June 19, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/feds-we-cant-give-up-cellular-location-data-because-nsa-doesnt-collect-it/ Feds: We can’t give up cellular location data, because NSA doesn’t collect it], by Cyrus Farivar (June 19 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/06/secret-sqrrl-nsa-spin-off-company-releases-data-mining-tool/ Secret Sqrrl: NSA “spin-off” company releases data mining tool], by Sean Gallagher (June 19, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/nsa-defense-lawyers/ Justice Department Fought to Conceal NSA’s Role in Terror Case From Defense Lawyers], by Kevin Poulsen (June 18, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/nsa-head-says-digital-spying-has-disrupted-a-little-over-10-plots-domestically/ NSA head defends spying, says it has disrupted more than 50 plots], by Cyrus Farivar (June 18, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/google-wants-secret-court-to-grant-publication-of-two-data-points/ Google wants secret court to grant publication of two data points], by Cyrus Farivar (June 18, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/snowden-in-online-chat-nsa-analysts-can-get-anything-they-want/ Snowden in online chat: NSA analysts can get “anything they want”], by Cyrus Farivar (June 17, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/what-the-nsa-doesnt-have-imessages-and-facetime-chats/ What the NSA ''doesn’t'' have: iMessages and FaceTime chats], by Joe Mullin (June 17, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/texas-becomes-first-state-to-require-warrant-for-e-mail-snooping/ Texas becomes first state to require warrant for e-mail snooping], by Cyrus Farivar (June 17, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/prism-helped-stop-terrorism-in-us-and-20-plus-countries-nsa-document-argues/ PRISM helped stop terrorism in US and 20-plus countries, NSA document argues], by Nathan Mattise (June 16, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/more-snowden-leaks-reveal-uk-surveillance-on-2009-g20-summit-attendees/ More Snowden leaks reveal UK surveillance on 2009 G20 summit attendees], by Nathan Mattise (June 16, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-06-15/world/39993848_1_e-mail-addresses-paula-broadwell-sabbath Metadata reveals the secrets of social position, company hierarchy, terrorist cells], by Ellen Nakashima (June 15, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/details-emerge-about-prism-big-tech-companies-release-data-request-reports/ Details emerge about PRISM, big tech companies release data request reports], by Megan Geuss (June 15, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-06-15/news/39993852_1_comey-national-intelligence-intelligence-collection U.S. surveillance architecture includes collection of revealing Internet, phone metadata], by Barton Gellman (June 15, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/yahoo-failed-fisa-fight/ Yahoo Supplied Data to PRISM Only After Losing Scrappy FISA Fight], by Kim Zetter (June 14, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/signed-bda0df3c/ Our Top-Secret Message to NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden], by Kevin Poulsen (June 14, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/06/encrypted-e-mail-how-much-annoyance-will-you-tolerate-to-keep-the-nsa-away/ Encrypted e-mail: How much annoyance will you tolerate to keep the NSA away?], by Peter Bright and Dan Goodin (June 14, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/06/nsa-gets-early-access-to-zero-day-data-from-microsoft-others/ NSA gets early access to zero-day data from Microsoft, others], by Sean Gallagher (June 14, 2013)
* The Guardian: [http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jun/14/edward-snowden-investigate-booz-allen Investigate Booz Allen Hamilton, not Edward Snowden], by Pratap Chatterjee (June 14, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/nsa-prism-verizon-surveillance/ Connecting the Dots on PRISM, Phone Surveillance, and the NSA’s Massive Spy Center], by James Bamford (June 12, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/privacy-board-spygate/ Neglected Privacy Board to Probe Spygate Scandal], by David Kravets (June 12, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/general-keith-alexander-cyberwar/all The Secret War], by James Bamford (June 12, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/nsa-leaker-ed-snowdens-life-on-ars-technica/ NSA leaker Ed Snowden’s life on Ars Technica], by Joe Mullin (June 12, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/google-uses-secure-ftp-to-feds/ Google’s Real Secret Spy Program? Secure FTP], by Kim Zetter (June 11, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/stee-clear-of-leaks/ Defense Department Orders Employees, Contractors to Steer Clear of Surveillance Stories], by David Kravets (June 11, 2013)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/06/fisa-court-declassification/ Lawmakers Seek Declassification of Secret Spy Court Rulings], by David Kravets (June 11, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/06/guardian-reporter-delayed-e-mailing-nsa-source-because-crypto-is-a-pain/ Guardian reporter delayed e-mailing NSA source because crypto is a pain], by Dan Goodin (June 11, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/mozilla-wants-500m-users-to-tell-govt-stop-watching-us/ Mozilla wants 500M users to tell gov’t: “stop watching us”], by Joe Mullin (June 11, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/aclu-sues-four-top-obama-administration-officials-over-verizon-metadata-sharing/ ACLU sues four top Obama administration officials over Verizon metadata sharing], by  Cyrus Farivar (June 11, 2013)
* Salon: [http://www.salon.com/2013/06/10/why_you_cant_sue_the_government_for_spying_on_you/singleton/ Why you can’t sue the government for spying on you], by Alex Seitz-Wald (June 10, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/nsa-leakers-girlfriend-blogged-about-feeling-alone-when-he-left/ NSA leaker’s girlfriend blogged about “feeling alone” when he left], by Joe Mullin (June 11, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/06/what-the-nsa-can-do-with-big-data/ What the NSA can do with “big data”], by  Joe Mullin (June 10, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/most-americans-not-worried-about-govt-phone-email-tracking/ Poll: Most Americans not worried about gov’t phone tracking], by  Joe Mullin (June 10, 2013)
* The New York Times blog: [http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/10/n-s-a-whistle-blower-revealed-in-video/ N.S.A. Whistle-Blower Revealed in Video], by Robert Mackey (June 10, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/whistleblower-who-exposed-nsa-mass-surveillance-revealed-by-the-guardian/ Whistleblower who exposed NSA mass-surveillance revealed by The Guardian], by  Megan Geuss (June 9, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/obama-defends-digital-spying-i-think-weve-struck-the-right-balance/ Obama defends digital spying: “I think we’ve struck the right balance”], by Cyrus Farivar (June 7, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/guardian-publishes-third-secret-nsa-document-on-cyberwar/ Guardian publishes ''third'' secret NSA document, on cyberwar], by Joe Mullin (June 7, 2013)
* Wall St Journal blog: [http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2013/06/07/fisa-a-law-with-many-loopholes/?KEYWORDS=FISA FISA: A Law With Many Loopholes], by Jacob Gershman (June 7, 2013)
* Wall St Journal Blog: [http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2013/06/06/how-the-government-justifies-surveillance/ How The Government Justifies Surveillance], by Jacob Gershman (June 6, 2013)
* Washington Post: [http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-06-06/news/39784046_1_prism-nsa-u-s-servers U.S., British intelligence mining data from nine U.S. Internet companies in broad secret program], by Barton Gellman and Laura Poitras (June 6, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/white-house-spying-on-us-citizens-critical-tool-for-fighting-terror/ White House: Spying on US citizens “critical” tool for fighting terror], by Jon Brodkin (June 6, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/as-senators-defend-mass-surveillance-effs-foia-lawsuit-still-awaits/ As Senators defend mass-surveillance, Patriot Act FOIA lawsuit still awaits], by  Joe Mullin (June 6, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/new-leak-feds-can-access-anything-in-your-google-facebook-and-more/ New leak shows feds can access user accounts for Google, Facebook and more], by Cyrus Farivar (June 6, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/06/top-secret-doc-shows-nsa-demands-verizon-hand-over-millions-of-phone-records-daily/ Top secret doc shows NSA demands Verizon hand over millions of phone records daily], by  Megan Geuss (June 5, 2013)
* NBC: [http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/05/18781930-exclusive-cia-didnt-always-know-who-it-was-killing-in-drone-strikes-classified-documents-show Exclusive: CIA didn't always know who it was killing in drone strikes, classified documents show], by Richard Engel and Robert Windrem (June 5, 2013)
* Ars Technica: [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/06/espionage-malware-infects-raft-of-governments-industries-around-the-world/ Espionage malware infects raft of governments, industries around the world], by  Dan Goodin (June 4, 2013)
=== Before June 2013 ===
* Democracy Now: [http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/23/more_secrets_on_growing_state_surveillance More Secrets on Growing State Surveillance: Exclusive with NSA Whistleblower, Targeted Hacker], by Juan Gonzalez and Amy Goodman (Apr 20, 2013)
* Democracy Now: [http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/20/whistleblower_the_nsa_is_lying_us Whistleblower: The NSA Is Lying–U.S. Government Has Copies of Most of Your Emails], by Juan Gonzalez and Amy Goodman (Apr 20, 2013)
* Democracy Now: [http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/20/we_do_not_live_in_a "We Don’t Live in a Free Country": Jacob Appelbaum on Being Target of Widespread Gov’t Surveillance], by Juan Gonzalez and Amy Goodman (Apr 20, 2013)
* Democracy Now: [http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/20/detained_in_the_us_filmmaker_laura Detained in the U.S.: Filmmaker Laura Poitras Held, Questioned Some 40 Times at U.S. Airports], by Juan Gonzalez and Amy Goodman (Apr 20, 2013)
* Democracy Now: [http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/20/exclusive_national_security_agency_whistleblower_william Exclusive: National Security Agency Whistleblower William Binney on Growing State Surveillance], by Juan Gonzalez and Amy Goodman (Apr 20, 2013)
* Rolling Stone: [http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-rise-of-the-killer-drones-how-america-goes-to-war-in-secret-20120416 The Rise of the Killer Drones: How America Goes to War in Secret], by Michael Hastings (Apr 16, 2012)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/04/shady-companies-nsa/ Shady Companies With Ties to Israel Wiretap the U.S. for the NSA], by James Bamford (Apr 3, 2012)
* Wired: [http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/03/ff_nsadatacenter/ The NSA Is Building the Country’s Biggest Spy Center (Watch What You Say)], by James Bamford (March 15, 2012)
* The Guardian: [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/cifamerica/2012/mar/01/stratfor-wikileaks-obama-administration Stratfor, WikiLeaks and the Obama administration's war against truth], by Amy Goodman (March 1, 2012)
* Washington post blog: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/twitter-ordered-to-turn-over-information-on-users-do-we-need-to-read-the-privacy-policies/2011/11/11/gIQAnxeMCN_blog.html Twitter ordered to turn over information on users: Do we need to read the privacy policies?], by Melissa Bell (Dec 11, 2011)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/wikileaks-volunteer-jacob-appelbaum-targeted-in-secret-government-order/2011/10/10/gIQAaJNiaL_blog.html Secret government order targets WikiLeaks volunteer Jacob Appelbaum], by Elizabeth Flock (Oct 10, 2011)
* The Tech Herald: [http://www.thetechherald.com/articles/Data-intelligence-firms-proposed-a-systematic-attack-against-WikiLeaks/12751 Data intelligence firms proposed a systematic attack against WikiLeaks], by Steve Ragan (Feb 9, 2011)
* Washington Post: [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/08/AR2011010804387.html U.S. seeks Twitter information on WikiLeaks], by Reuters (Jan 8, 2011)
* New York Times: [http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/magazine/19FOB-Medium-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Granting Anonymity], by Virginia Heffernan (Dec 17, 2010)
* Rolling Stone: [http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/meet-the-american-hacker-behind-wikileaks-20101201 The American Wikileaks Hacker], by Nathaniel Rich (Dec 1, 2010)


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== Articles ==
== Articles ==
* Congressional Research Service: [http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/intel/R43459.pdf Overview of Constitutional Challenges to NSA Collection Activities and Recent Developments], by Edward C. Liu, Andrew Nolan, Richard M. Thompson II (Apr 1, 2014)
* Congressional Research Service: [http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/intel/R43451.pdf Reform of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Courts: A Brief Overview], by Jared P. Cole, Andrew Nolan (Mar 31, 2014)
* Stone, Marjorie. [http://www.branchcollective.org/?ps_articles=marjorie-stone-on-the-post-office-espionage-scandal-1844 On the Post Office Espionage Scandal, 1844.] BRANCH: Britain, Representation and Nineteenth-Century History. Ed. Dino Franco Felluga. Extension of Romanticism and Victorianism on the Net.  
* Stone, Marjorie. [http://www.branchcollective.org/?ps_articles=marjorie-stone-on-the-post-office-espionage-scandal-1844 On the Post Office Espionage Scandal, 1844.] BRANCH: Britain, Representation and Nineteenth-Century History. Ed. Dino Franco Felluga. Extension of Romanticism and Victorianism on the Net.  
* Lawson, Kate. [http://www.branchcollective.org/?ps_articles=kate-lawson-personal-privacy-letter-mail-and-the-post-office-espionage-scandal-1844 Personal Privacy, Letter Mail, and the Post Office Espionage Scandal, 1844.] BRANCH: Britain, Representation and Nineteenth-Century History. Ed. Dino Franco Felluga. Extension of Romanticism and Victorianism on the Net.  
* Lawson, Kate. [http://www.branchcollective.org/?ps_articles=kate-lawson-personal-privacy-letter-mail-and-the-post-office-espionage-scandal-1844 Personal Privacy, Letter Mail, and the Post Office Espionage Scandal, 1844.] BRANCH: Britain, Representation and Nineteenth-Century History. Ed. Dino Franco Felluga. Extension of Romanticism and Victorianism on the Net.  
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Project SHAMROCK allowed the NSA to intercept telegrams sent by US citizens.
Steve Striffler holds the Doris Zemurray Stone Chair in Latin American Studies and is a professor of anthropology and geography at the University of New Orleans.
Laura K. Donohue is a professor at Georgetown University Law Center and director of Georgetown’s Center on National Security and the Law.
Michael P. Lynch is a professor of philosophy at the University of Connecticut and the author of "In Praise of Reason", ISBN 978-0262017220, and "Truth as One and Many," ISBN 978-0199596300. He is at work on a new book, "Prisoners of Babel: Knowledge in the Datasphere."

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