The Dissenter
25
Feb
2017
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.
24
Feb
2017
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.
23
Feb
2017
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.
22
Feb
2017
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.
21
Feb
2017
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Not Gonna Say Your Name’ By Entrance
Multiple efforts led by musicians have launched since President Donald Trump’s inauguration to raise funds for organizations involved in efforts to defend those who will be most impacted by Trump’s agenda. This week’s featured protest song comes from one of those efforts. “Our First 100 Days” is a project, where
21
Feb
2017
Interior Department Produced Memo On Dakota Access Pipeline That Trump Doesn’t Want Public To Read
Interior Department’s top lawyer produced memo in December detailing how Dakota Access pipeline violates treaty rights of Native Americans.
20
Feb
2017
Filmmaker Josh Fox Says He Was ‘Blacklisted’ By MSNBC After Becoming Bernie Sanders Surrogate
Filmmaker Josh Fox recounts how actress Susan Sarandon helped him appear on MSNBC after he was allegedly “blacklisted” for supporting Bernie Sanders.
19
Feb
2017
Climate Destruction, Pipeline Struggles, And Squandered Opportunities: Interview With Filmmaker Josh Fox
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola are joined by Josh Fox, the Oscar-nominated director of “Gasland” and “How to Let Go of the World and Love All The Things Climate Can’t Change.” He was also part of the Democratic Platform Committee proceedings and a surrogate for the presidential campaign of
18
Feb
2017
Trumpspeak: Remixed Weekly Address For February 17
“Trumpspeak” juxtaposes the words of President Donald Trump with images of reality to show what Trump’s remarks and policies mean for citizens, especially those who are vulnerable and live on the margins. It is produced with the subversive spirit of culture jamming. Last week, we started this series. It continues