Liberal Backlash To Protest At Tucker Carlson’s Home Reinforces Crackdown On Dissent
The language used by figures in media yielded to right-wing attacks on dissent and reinforced how law enforcement criminalizes protest.
Beyond Prisons — Episode 30: Prison Reporting
Kim and Brian share their best practices for journalists looking to improve their reporting on incarceration and related issues.
Fossil Fuel Industry Defeats Multiple Environmental Measures—And Other Key Ballot Initiative Results
Progressive ballot initiatives garnered victories, but fossil fuel companies defeated environmental measures. Criminal justice reforms had mixed results.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Gun Control’ By Molly Nilsson
Molly Nilsson is a Swedish synth-pop artist, who recently released her eighth studio album. Even though the tunes on the album are more influenced by the personal than the political, the mood of the music is heavily influenced by the current political climate. This is evident on the opening track “Every
Interview With Joanildo Burity: A Report From Brazil On Bolsonaro’s Victory
Joanildo Burity is a lead researcher at the Social Research Institute at Fundação Joaquim Nabuco. He is near the east coast of Brazil. His work involves research projects and post-graduate teaching in the areas of Brazilian and Latin American politics and religion and politics. During this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure” episode,
Closing Out The Year With More Critical Reporting From Journalists We Like To Support
Your support has helped us expand our support for freelance journalism in 2018. You have increased our ability to publish incisive and tenacious journalism. We’re ready to close out the year with more critical reporting from hard-working journalists. But we need your help to fund freelance opportunities for our community
Government Accuses Former CIA Employee Of Using Contraband Phones To Leak From Prison
The US government accused a former CIA employee charged with leaking to WikiLeaks of “brazen disclosure of classified information” while incarcerated.
Former CIA Employee Accused Of Leaking To WikiLeaks Describes Inhumane Treatment In Detention
Josh Schulte, a former CIA employee accused of leaking “Vault 7” files to WikiLeaks, claims the Metropolitan Correctional Center has put him in solitary confinement.
As Minnesota City Rushes To Approve Amazon Warehouse, Residents Rally Opposition
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota residents oppose a proposed Amazon Fulfillment Center over how it will transform the environment and atmosphere of the community.
Morton County Sheriff, TigerSwan Face Lawsuit For Blocking Water Protectors’ Travel And Assembly During DAPL Construction
A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of indigenous water protectors at Standing Rock and others, who resided in the area when police shut down Highway 1806 during protests against the Dakota Access pipeline’s construction. On October 24, 2016, Highway 1806 from Fort Rice to Fort Yates was closed.
