Writers, Activists Issue Statement Against Blacklisting In Solidarity With Journalist Rania Khalek
Noam Chomsky, Glenn Greenwald, and others sign statement of solidarity with journalist Rania Khalek and caution against political litmus tests on Syria.
‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ Weekly Podcast: The Campaign To Destroy Rania Khalek’s Livelihood
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola discuss the campaign against Khalek, which led to the cancellation of her speaking event at the University of North Carolina. She also discusses Salafism and Wahhabism, extreme right-wing ideologies within Islam that are pretty modern. She experienced a bit of a backlash for comments
Making The Best Of A Trump Situation
Journalists struggle in a rapidly deteriorating media economy that is focused narrowly on Washington, D.C., and overlooks news in other parts of the country
Statement On Oz Katerji’s Request To Be Given A Platform After ‘No-Platforming’ Rania Khalek
For the past days, those who follow my journalism may have noticed exchanges between Oz Katerji, a freelance writer and journalist, and me. I confronted and berated Katerji for attacking a colleague, Rania Khalek, and playing a role in getting her speaking event at the University of North Carolina canceled.
Advocates For Syrian Rebels Convince Student Group To Cancel Event With Journalist Rania Khalek
After pressure from zealous faction, the UNC Students for Justice in Palestine chapter cancelled speaking event with journalist Rania Khalek.
‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ Weekly Podcast – Guest: Ben Norton
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola are joined by Ben Norton, a journalist for AlterNet’s “Grayzone Project.” Norton provides a brief overview of the terribly under-covered and mostly ignored war in Yemen. He talks about recent developments involving a CIA-backed warlord in Libya, who banned women under 60 years-old from
With Perez Elected DNC Chair, Establishment Democrats Stifle Grassroots Pressure To Transform Party
Obama and Clinton supporters in DNC survive push from the grassroots to transform the Democratic Party into a real and actual opposition party.
Let Trump Ban Establishment Media And Strike Deadly Blow Against Access Journalism
The real grist for stories will continue to come from sources in the Trump administration, who make disclosures to the press.
Trump Administration Largely Treats Islam As ‘Political Ideology,’ Which Carries Profound Implications
Trump administration regards Islam as more of a “political ideology,” giving them power to strip millions of Muslims of religious rights.
Trump Administration Plans To Invoke State Secrets In Case Against Psychologists Behind CIA Torture Program
The Trump administration plans to invoke the state secrets privilege to prevent two witnesses from testifying about psychologists behind CIA torture program.