Protest Song Of Week: ‘Last Lion Of Albion’ By Neko Case
Albion is the oldest name for Great Britain, and twelve to fourteen thousand years ago, the large lions that resided there became extinct. One common theory is that the extinction was caused by hunting and technological advancements. The other common theory was that it was the result of climate change.
Interview With Max Blumenthal On Violent Undemocratic Uprising In Nicaragua
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola welcome journalist Max Blumenthal, the editor of the Grayzone Project and co-host of the podcast, “Moderate Rebels” to “Unauthorized Disclosure.” Blumenthal recently returned from a reporting trip in Nicaragua. Nicaragua has experienced violence over the past months, as opponents of President Daniel Ortega and
Opioid Epidemic: Librarians In Oregon Trained To Administer Drug Used To Prevent Deaths
Although librarians are best known for worrying about overdue books, lately many have been concerned about overdoses, too. This summer, the Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon, is conducting a pilot effort at five libraries to train managers to administer naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid
Looking Back On Shadowproof’s Third Year
On Shadowproof’s 3rd birthday, we assess our accomplishments over the past year and discuss some of our aspirations for the coming year.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Rather Unusual But Revealing Answer To Question About Heckling Reporters
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders responds to question about media hecklers by attacking journalists who publish leaks.
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Quit Drugging Immigrant Children Without Parental Consent
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop administering multiple psychotropics to children held in immigrant detention without their parents’ consent. The government was also ordered the release of immigrant children from the Shiloh Treatment Center in Manvel, Texas, unless a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist has determined they
Dakota Access Pipeline Company’s Lawsuit Against BankTrack For Sending Letters Dismissed By Federal Judge
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners against an environmental and human rights organization, BankTrack, for its advocacy against their Dakota Access Pipeline project. BankTrack is based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, and as the court describes, the organization uses “engagement and public pressure to stop banks from
Interview With Journalist Tim Shorrock On Korea Peace Process And Ugly History Of US Military In South Korea
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola interview journalist Tim Shorrock, who recently returned from a trip to South Korea. He was in Singapore to cover the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un He has covered Korea since the 1970s. He is a contributor for the Nation and a correspondent
Member Newsletter Preview: Using Your Spark For Good
“I’m watching Ronald Reagan’s funeral, and the phone rings, and I go hello,” comedian Billy Crystal recalled. “Bill, it’s Ron Reagan.” It was Crystal’s friend, Robin Williams. These kind of phone calls happened often between them. Crystal replied, “So, what a coincidence. I’m watching your funeral.” Williams continued, “I just
Clinton Democrats Embrace Losing Strategy To Combat ‘Sanders-Style Socialism’ In Midterms
At Third Way conference, Clinton Democrats and new recruits embrace a losing strategy to counter “Bernie Sanders-style socialism.”