The Dissenter
19
Dec
2017
Protest Platforms: In Age Of Streaming, Saga Believes Artists Should Have More Control
Protest Platforms is a three-part series examining what it means for music to protest today. Platforms have always helped to shape protest music. Independent artists, punk labels, and do-it-yourself (DIY) organizers have long suggested that the means through which music is created and distributed carries as much political weight as
17
Dec
2017
Interview With Todd Miller, Author of ‘Storming The Wall: Climate Change, Migration, And Homeland Security’
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola interview journalist Todd Miller, author of Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration, and Homeland Security. It was published by City Lights Books in September and was praised by Bill McKibben, Christian Parenti, and Dahr Jamail, who has appeared on this podcast multiple times. Miller
14
Dec
2017
Elevating Lesser-Known Voices: Support Shadowproof’s Podcasts
Shadowproof’s podcasts provide another medium through which we can elevate voices from marginalized communities and dissenting perspectives that deserve more attention.
14
Dec
2017
Freelance Journalists: Open Call For Submissions In January
Shadowproof is seeking pitches from freelance writers for publication on our website in January.
13
Dec
2017
Young Turks Reporter Fired Over Sexual Allegations Sues Huffington Post For Defamation
Former Young Turks reporter Jordan Chariton sued Huffington Post for defamation over an article with sexual allegations against him that was later taken down.
10
Dec
2017
Unauthorized Disclosure—Episode 40: Every Day Is Training Day For The Rapture
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola discuss President Donald Trump and his administration’s plans to move the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. They also comment on the tax bill and react to Senator Al Franken’s resignation over sexual harassment allegations. Khalek, who is involved in a new
07
Dec
2017
Arizona Contractor Refuses To Certify He Won’t Boycott Israel, Sues Officials
ACLU filed federal lawsuit challenging Arizona law that requires contractors to certify they won’t use their business to boycott Israel.
05
Dec
2017
Court Asked To Dismiss Dakota Access Pipeline Company’s Suit Against Earth First! Because It Is A Movement
Federal court asked to dismiss lawsuit brought by Dakota Access Pipeline corporations against Earth First! because it is a social movement.
04
Dec
2017
Court Orders Monitoring Of Dakota Access Pipeline After Keystone XL Spill
A federal court ordered the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Dakota Access to participate in multiple measures to monitor the oil pipeline constructed on land which under the 1851 treaty belongs to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia invoked the