Union Workers In Ohio Try To Stop GE Lighting, Walmart From Shipping Their Jobs To China
General Electric Lighting-Savant notified 81 workers at their Bucyrus, Ohio plant in the first week of January that they would be laid off and production would move to China. Management claimed it was necessary due to the high cost of producing LED light bulbs.
Dissenter Weekly: What Biden Could Do To Support The First Amendment
In this edition of “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola highlights a story in Texas involving a whistleblower who warns of safety hazards at a construction site for an Amazon fulfillment center. Kevin also covers a snippet from OMB Director nominee Neera Tanden’s Senate confirmation hearing, where she
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Stoned Love’ By The Supremes
Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, sadly passed away at the age of 76 on February 8. The Supremes weren’t known for being a political group, but at times their music did touch upon social themes.
Assange Prosecution, Launched By Trump Justice Department, Will Continue Under Biden
The Justice Department under President Joe Biden plans to continue the case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that was launched under President Donald Trump.
Incarcerated People Airlifted To Hospital Following Violent Attack By Alabama Prison Guards
Loved ones staged a protest outside the hospital where Alabama prisoners were airlifted following an attack by guards.
Dissenter Weekly: Crooked ICE Union Deal Exposed By Whistleblower
In this edition of “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola covers a couple whistleblower stories that are emblematic of the mess that must be cleaned up after President Donald Trump’s administration.
As COVID-19 Spreads In Virginia Civil Commitment Center, Incarcerated Can’t Get Medical Care
People incarcerated at a civil commitment center in VA say they’re not receiving proper medical attention as COVID-19 spreads in the facility.
After Ignoring Reality Winner’s Case, MSNBC Uses Her To Attack Edward Snowden
MSNBC turned a segment on Reality Winner’s fight for compassionate release into a partisan attack on NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
One Year Into Pandemic, US Mutual Aid Organizers Reflect And Push Forward
Mutual aid groups reflect on their efforts one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and consider the future.
Dissenter Weekly: Migrant Farmworker Prevails After Whistleblower Complaint Over Lack Of COVID-19 Safety
For this edition of “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola highlights multiple whistleblower stories related to federal government corruption and corporate malfeasance during the COVID-19 pandemic.