Unauthorized Disclosure—Episode 4: US Government Strikes In Syria, Trump Yearns For Gaudy Military Parade
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola address a Daily Beast piece claiming to “expose” Redfish, a Russian-backed grassroots media project where Khalek briefly worked. Khalek talks about the sheer disingenuousness of this attack. Later in the show, Khalek and Gosztola discuss recent airstrikes by the United States against pro-government forces
Film Review: ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Perseveres Through Prejudice And Suspicion
Dealing with the death of someone you love is difficult enough. It can be infinitely worse if the grief is compounded by the fact that every day of your life is spent seeking acceptance in the world, as is the case in the Oscar-nominated film, “A Fantastic Woman.” “A Fantastic
First Amendment Lawsuit: ICE Targets Immigrant Rights Groups And Activists For Political Speech
Immigrant rights groups file a first amendment lawsuit against ICE over targeting immigrant rights activists with repression.
Court Urged To Sanction Dakota Access Pipeline Lawyers For Suing ‘Earth First!’ Movement, Abusing Legal System
The Center for Constitutional Rights asked a federal court to sanction Dakota Access Pipeline lawyers for “misusing” the legal system.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Count It Up’ By Field Music
Field Music’s David Brewis of England was incensed by Brexit. It was a “proper Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes moment.” On Field Music’s new album, “Open Here,” the indie rock band reflect on a post-Brexit world, as well as the rise of United States President
UK High Court Blocks Lauri Love’s Extradition Over Oppressive US Prison Conditions
The United Kingdom quashed the extradition of activist Lauri Love because prison conditions in the United States could result in his death.
Appeals Court Agrees Reality Winner ‘Hates’ America—So She Will Remain In Pretrial Detention
An appeals court agreed with a federal magistrate judge that Reality Winner “hates” America and might flee if granted bail.
Trump May Try To Keep Guantánamo Open, But Legal Challenge Could Derail Lawless Agenda
During the State Of The Union, President Trump announced an executive order to keep Guantanamo Bay open and transport additional detainees there.
Washington Activists Sue For Right To Ban Fossil Fuel Trains
Activists in Spokane are suing the U.S. government for violating the “constitutional right” to a “livable climate” by prohibiting bans against fossil fuel trains.
Defense: Government Puts Burden On Reality Winner To Excuse FBI Violating Her Rights
NSA whistleblower Reality Winner’s attorneys contend the government places the burden on her to demand her rights from FBI agents who violated them.