The Dissenter
14
Oct
2016
Clinton Wanted Political Benefits Of Supporting ‘Fight For 15’ Without Backing $15 Wages
Clinton’s campaign wanted all the political advantages of supporting SEIU’s fight for a $15 minimum wage but didn’t want to support a $15 minimum wage.
13
Oct
2016
Clinton Speech For Deutsche Bank Was Designed To Give Cover For Wall Street Coziness
Hillary Clinton gave a speech to Deutsche Bank that was written so she had something to show if people ever asked what she said “to all those fat cats.”
13
Oct
2016
With Small Committed Group Of Supporters, We Can Help Save Journalism
With the support of a few hundred people, Shadowproof can become a sustainable media outlet capable of producing work that makes a difference.
12
Oct
2016
Before Campaign Ever Launched, Clinton Planned To Support TPP If Elected
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign staff carefully tailored her remarks on TPP so she could eventually support it if elected president.
12
Oct
2016
Clinton Campaign Vice Chair Recommended Not Taking Press Questions At Events
In an email published by WikiLeaks, Clinton campaign vice-chair Huma Abedin wonders, “Can we survive not answering questions from press at message events?”
12
Oct
2016
Official Who Developed Superdelegate System Offered Clinton Campaign Plan To Dupe Sanders Supporters
Clinton campaign email shows Mark Siegel offered a plan to dupe Sanders supporters into feeling like they “won” superdelegate “reform” at the DNC.
11
Oct
2016
Labor Secretary Advised Clinton To Cast Sanders As Candidate Of Whites To Turn Off Minorities
Labor secretary had an idea for how narrative could change from “Bernie kicks ass among young voters to Bernie does well only among young white liberals.”
10
Oct
2016
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Chris Columbus’ by Head-Roc
Most of the United States marks Columbus Day on October 10, but there is a movement, which has convinced several city governments to abandon the holiday and instead celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Hip-hop artist Head-Roc, who describes himself as the mayor of D.C. hip-hop, wrote a protest song that dovetails
09
Oct
2016
‘Unauthorized Disclosure’: Episode 26—Colombia Peace Deal, Backlash For Journalism On Syrian Rebels
For this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast, hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola welcome guest Fabio Andres Diaz Pabon, a Colombian who is a research associate for the Department of Political and International Studies at Rhodes University in South Africa. He is also a contributor to Warscapes. Khalek and Gosztola talk