Stories You May Have Missed As Comey Hearing Dominated US News
A much-anticipated Senate intelligence committee hearing featuring former FBI director James Comey dominated United States media over the past day and a half. Not only did every other media outlet publish coverage of the hearing, but several even covered how the media covered the Comey hearing. For example, the Washington
Journalists Sue Chicago Police For Records On ‘Heat List’ Used For Predictive Policing
Chicago journalists sued the police for refusing to release records that may reveal their computerized predictions on who will likely engage in gun violence.
Notes On The Trump Justice Department’s First Leak Prosecution
Reality Winner is the first person to be charged with violating the Espionage Act under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘What Is This Hell?’ by HARAM
Haram is a New York City hardcore band whose debut EP شو بتشوف؟ (“What Do You See?”) was released in 2016 by the underground punk label Toxic State. The band’s vocalist is Nader Haram, a Muslim American from Yonkers, NY whose family moved to New York in the 80s to
‘March For Truth’: The Perils Of Claiming Trump Is Under Russia’s Influence—Without Proof
Democrats demand the country focus on Russia’s alleged election interference without proof instead of advancing a platform that can compete with Trump.
Hillary Clinton’s Post-Truth Claims About Why She Lost To Trump
Donald Trump is often described as a “post-truth” president. Yet, Hillary Clinton has crafted her own alternative reality about why she lost the 2016 election.
Five Songs Of Resistance: Nina Simone
“Give me my equality,” sang the genius Nina Simone in 1963, looking racist America straight in the eye. Singer, songwriter, pianist, and activist, Simone’s work was radical and revolutionary. Musically, Simone was brilliantly innovative, drawing from her classical piano training, her experiences working in jazz clubs, as well as blues,
Interview With Peter Van Buren: Moral Injury In A State Of Endless War
On this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure,” former State Department employee Peter Van Buren joins the show to discuss his new book, “Hooper’s War.” Van Buren blew the whistle on malfeasance and corruption related to reconstruction efforts in Iraq. He is also the author of “Ghosts of Tom Joad,” and, “We Meant
Trump Administration’s Dysfunction Fuels Prospect Of Leaks Prosecutions
The frenetic political climate intensified by leaks will likely push the Trump administration to pursue aggressive leaks prosecutions.
NYPD Sued For Refusing To Confirm Or Deny Existence Of Counterintelligence Activities Against Activists
The NYCLU and Millions March NYC sued the NYPD after the department refused to confirm or deny the existence of records on Black Lives Matter activists.