The Dissenter
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May
2018
No Cop Academy Campaign Successfully Stalls Vote On Funding Chicago Police Compound
The No Cop Academy coalition succeeded in postponing the vote on a funding measure for a $95 million police training compound in Chicago.
22
May
2018
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Outnumbered’ By The HIRS Collective
“This is about women who you decided aren’t women. And you are wrong. I don’t give a shit what you think. But when you, or any of you, do anything to put the lives of trans women at risk… I will fight you.” The above quote is sampled in the
22
May
2018
Freelance Journalists: Open Call For Submissions In June
Shadowproof is seeking pitches from journalists or writers for publication in June.
21
May
2018
Neoliberal War Against Venezuela: US Refuses To Recognize Election, Imposes More Sanctions
President Nicolas Maduro won re-election in Venezuela, but the outcome did not matter to the United States and other countries that labeled them “illegitimate.”
20
May
2018
Unauthorized Disclosure—Episode 17: Israel’s Slaughter Of Protesters, Senate Confirms Gina Haspel
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola discuss the most recent massacre of dozens of protesters in Gaza by Israeli military forces. Khalek talks about the reaction to it and why it may have been different than what typically happens after Israeli violence. Gosztola and Khalek also talk about the milestone
17
May
2018
Without Support Of Six Senate Democrats, Gina Haspel Would Not Be CIA Director
Six Senate Democrats helped President Donald Trump, Republicans, and the CIA confirm Gina Haspel as the next CIA director.
15
May
2018
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Gentrification’ By Ry Cooder
For more than a half century, Ry Cooder has been making music. He is highly regarded for his slide guitar work as well as the affinity he has for roots music and collaborations with musicians throughout the world. “Gentrification,” which appears on his latest album, “The Prodigal Son,” is a
14
May
2018
Reality Winner’s Defense Appeals Magistrate Judge’s Decision To Reject Subpoenas
The defense for former NSA contractor Reality Winner appealed a federal magistrate judge’s decision, where 40 out of 41 subpoenas were rejected.
13
May
2018
Interview With Journalist Gareth Porter: U.S. Withdrawal From Iran Deal And Threat Of War
Gareth Porter, independent investigative journalist, historian, and author of the book, “Manufactured Crisis: The Untold Story of the Iran Nuclear Scare,” joins the show to talk about the United States’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Porter addresses recent events involving the backlash to President Donald Trump’s decision, as well