FBI Targets Black Liberation Activists, Claims Russia Used Them As Pawns To Spread Propaganda
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States raided the offices and homes of members of the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) and the International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement. At 5 am in the morning on July 29, FBI agents in St. Louis, Missouri, targeted the Uhuru Solidarity Center
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Soon’ By Steven Keene
The veteran New York-based singer-songwriter and folk artist Steven Keene has established a
reputation for composing timely social critiques.
Jury Finds Former CIA Programmer Guilty Of Leaking CIA Hacking Materials To WikiLeaks
A federal jury in New York convicted former CIA employee Joshua Schulte of violating the Espionage Act when he allegedly released materials on the CIA’s hacking capabilities to WikiLeaks.
Post-Roe Organizing For Abortion Decriminalization: Interview With Andrea Ritchie
On the latest episode of the “Unauthorized Disclosure” weekly podcast, Andrea Ritchie joins Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola for a conversation about organizing for abortion decriminalization in a post-Roe United States.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘We Won’t Go Back’ By MILCK
MILCK’s latest protest anthem was the result of attending a pro-choice rally on the steps
of the Supreme Court in DC, just prior to the court overturning Roe v. Wade. The tune features
samples of protesters shouting, “We won’t go back!”
US Supreme Court May Take Aim At Whistleblower Protection Law
The US Supreme Court will determine whether the US government has the authority to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit brought under the False Claims Act when the government has declined to intervene in the case.
State Of World Press Freedom Darkens As UK Government Approves Assange’s Extradition
This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become a monthly subscriber to help us continue our independent journalism. United Kingdom Home Secretary Priti Patel approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States. Patel’s decision to hand over a journalist to the US
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Spitting Off the Edge of the World’ By Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The influential indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs released their first tune in close to a decade, “Spitting Off the Edge of the World.” It’s on their upcoming album, “Cool It Down,” out September 30.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Rise Above’ By Ibeyi (Featuring Berwyn)
Originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music. The second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd was May 25, and sadly nothing has really changed. Racially motivated killings and cops murdering black people still occur frequently. To comment on this issue, twin sisters Naomi and Lisa Diaz of the
Major Political Parties In UK Back ‘State Threats’ Bill That Would Jeopardize Press Freedom
All main political parties in the United Kingdom have called for immediate passage in Parliament of new measures to fight “state threats,” which would restrict press freedom and threaten civil liberties.
