Spotting The State Department’s Propaganda For Escalating War Against Iran
*A version of this newsletter written by Shadowproof’s Kevin Gosztola was sent out on January 3. President Donald Trump’s administration assassinated Iranian general Qassim Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. They were killed in a drone strike near Baghdad’s international airport overnight on January 3. Viewed as an escalation
Trump Impeachment Fueled By Grievances Of A National Security State Committed To New Cold War
The articles of impeachment against Trump will represent the desires of the national security state to engage in a New Cold War against Russia and China. It will feature the grievances of current and former intelligence and military officials, who have lost faith in the ability of Trump to properly project American strength.
Interview With CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou On Ukraine Call Whistleblower Complaint And War On Whistleblowers
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou joins the “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast to talk about the Ukraine call whistleblower complaint, allegations in the complaint, how Speaker Nancy Pelosi was forced into backing an impeachment inquiry, and the wider war on whistleblowers.
Holding Debate In Miami Offers Establishment Democrats A Way To Resist Transforming The Party
Over two nights in Miami, the Democratic National Committee will host the first presidential debate of the 2020 primary on June 26 and 27. There are multiple swing states the Democratic nominee must win in 2020 to prevent a repeat of what happened with President Donald Trump in 2016. So,
As EPA Continues To Shield Fossil Fuel Industry, Report Warns Of Future Filled With Hazardous Waste
In a follow-up report, Earthworks once again warns the EPA is failing to protect the environment from hazardous waste from oil and gas drilling.
‘XY Chelsea’ Is Bittersweet Film On Chelsea Manning’s Life After Commutation
“XY Chelsea” explores moments in Chelsea Manning’s life immediately following her release from military prison at Fort Leavenworth.
Chelsea Manning Faces More Jail And Steep Fines To Force Compliance With Grand Jury Subpoena
*Listen to the story by clicking the above player. Unable to break Chelsea Manning’s spirit by jailing her, the United States escalated efforts to force her to testify before a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks by imposing steep financial penalties. Judge Anthony Trenga held Manning in civil contempt and ordered her
Interview With Journalist Aaron Maté: On The Collapse Of Russiagate Conspiracy Theory
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola were joined by journalist Aaron Maté to talk about the end of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Maté, a contributor to The Nation, was one of the few journalists who consistently questioned the Trump-Russia narrative.
Chelsea Manning Once Again In Solitary And Denied Due Process To Challenge Mistreatment
Chelsea Manning is once again detained in conditions of solitary confinement while United States authorities deny this reality to the press.
Defying WikiLeaks Grand Jury, Chelsea Manning Carries On Tradition Of Resistance And Goes To Jail
A federal judge sent Chelsea Manning to jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury that is investigating WikiLeaks.