Protest Platforms: Music Streaming Cooperative Restores Agency To Artists
In the first of a three-part series, Liz Pelly explores how platforms can shape music and enable protest. She highlights streaming cooperative, Resonate.
Week 8: Guide To NFL Players Who Protested During National Anthem
The majority of Houston Texans players took a knee during the anthem after their team owner, Bob McNair, reportedly said, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison,” during a meeting between owners and players. McNair’s comment infuriated players, and several players considered a walkout in protest. Wide receiver DeAndre
Beyond Prisons — Episode 13: The Crisis At McCormick Correctional Institution
Journalist Jared Ware interviewed people incarcerated at McCormick Correctional Institution regarding the ongoing crisis there for a special edition of Beyond Prisons.
Interview: Cindy Milstein On Grieving And Mourning Losses From Structural Forces
Cindy Milstein, the editor of the book, Rebellious Mourning: The Collective Work Of Grief, joins the “Unauthorized Disclosure” weekly podcast for an interview on why we should not bury or make private our pain when we grieve from death or loss as a result of injustice or systemic oppression. She
JFK Files: U.S. Officials Plotted Destruction Of Cuban Crops With Biological Agents
Newly released JFK files show U.S. developed plan for destroying sugar crops with biological weapons as pretext for a military intervention.
When Government Wanted To Prosecute Tribune Reporter For Leak—But Feared Public Just Wouldn’t Get It
New documents by the National Security Archive reveal why a grand jury refused to prosecute a Chicago Tribune reporter during World War II for a leak.
US Lawmakers Urge Attorney General To Look Into Prosecuting Environmentalists As Terrorists
Members of Congress urged Attorney General Sessions to look into whether the Justice Department has the laws it needs to prosecute pipeline activists as terrorists.
Little Has Changed For Flint Residents Forced To Pay For Poisoned Water
Nearly 1,250 days ago, a major water crisis hit Flint, Michigan. Yet, even as problems persist, officials involved in the crisis have yet to be held accountable.
Week 7: Guide To NFL Players Who Protested During National Anthem
President Donald Trump threw another Twitter tantrum after several National Football League players protested during the national anthem on Sunday. He accused the NFL of showing “no leadership” when it comes to suppressing the free speech actions of players. But it is not as if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell supports
Interview With Max Suchan Of Chicago Community Bond Fund On Failure Of Judges To Implement Bond Reforms
In September, Cook County adopted reforms to the system of money bond for pretrial detention. However, according to the Chicago Community Bond Fund, which has had a team of volunteer court watchers monitoring the implementation, results thus far have been fairly disappointing. On this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast, Max Suchan,