The Dissenter
24
Aug
2018
After Reality Winner’s Sentencing, One Of Her Attorneys Speaks About The Case
Titus Nichols, part of Reality Winner’s legal defense team, discusses how difficult it is to put on defense in Espionage Act case.
23
Aug
2018
In Case Against Indigenous #NoDAPL Activist Chase Iron Eyes, Judge Accepts Plea Deal That Drops Most Serious Charges
North Dakota judge approves plea deal for attorney and indigenous activist Chase Iron Eyes, dropping serious charges including inciting a riot.
23
Aug
2018
NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner Receives Longest Sentence Ever For Unauthorized Disclosure
Former National Security Agency contractor Reality Winner was sentenced to five years and three months in prison at a federal courthouse in Georgia.
22
Aug
2018
Interview With Sarah Smith: Part 2 — Democrats, Influence Of Corporate Money, And What Gives Her Hope
On the “Unauthorized Disclosure” weekly podcast, hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola are joined by Sarah Smith, a Democratic Party candidate running for Congress in Washington’s 9th District. She recently beat the Republican to qualify for the general election against the incumbent, Democratic Representative Adam Smith. Sarah Smith is both
21
Aug
2018
Reality Winner’s Sentence: Culmination Of An Effort To Break A Whistleblower’s Spirit
Former NSA contractor Reality Winner’s sentence fits into the pattern of vicious treatment she’s endured during her leak prosecution.
20
Aug
2018
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Politics’ By Bobby Sessions
The following was originally published at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. On July 24, 2012, James Germon Harper, an unarmed black man, was shot to death by a Dallas police man. Harper was the cousin of rapper Bobby Sessions. That experience heavily influenced the songs from Sessions 2018 major label debut, “RVLTN-Chapter
19
Aug
2018
Interview With Sarah Smith, Congressional Candidate In Washington’s 9th District
On the “Unauthorized Disclosure” weekly podcast, hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola are joined by Sarah Smith, a Democratic Party candidate running for Congress in Washington’s 9th District. She recently beat the Republican to qualify for the general election against the incumbent, Democratic Representative Adam Smith. Sarah Smith is both
15
Aug
2018
Pittsburgh Votes To Expand ‘Amazon of Healthcare’ After Threat To Shut Down Hospital For Low-Income Patients
After University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) threatened to close hospital in low-income neighborhood, city council approved major expansion plan.
14
Aug
2018
What’s In The John McCain Endless War Spending Bill That Trump Signed
The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act gives billions more to military contractors, who give generously to the elected officials who voted for it.