The Dissenter
13
Aug
2017
Interview With Tom Secker: Exposing Influence Of Military, Security Agencies On Hollywood
On this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast, host Kevin Gosztola interviews Tom Secker, the co-author of “National Security Cinema: The Shocking New Evidence of Government Control in Hollywood.” He also regularly publishes his work to SpyCulture.com. Secker obtained government records indicating the Pentagon provided “support” or influenced 814 films from 1911
09
Aug
2017
In Desperate Bid For Relevancy, Another Group Of Third Way Democrats Launch Organization
From the ideological middle, which lauds pragmatism and pro-business politics but is unable to win elections, comes a newly re-branded venture: New Democracy.
08
Aug
2017
Judge Rejects Arguments Of CIA Torture Architects, Allows Lawsuit To Go To Trial
A federal judge allowed a lawsuit against CIA contractors implicated in the torture program to proceed to trial in Spokane, Washington, on September 5.
08
Aug
2017
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Blood Money’ By Protoje
The Jamaican musician Protoje released his most recent single “Blood Money” in February, and in July, he followed it up with a gripping video, illustrating government corruption, economic inequality, and social injustice in his home country. Protoje emphasizes the way the drug business and money laundering shapes life and culture,
07
Aug
2017
Prosecutor Demanded Takedown After Wife Of Incarcerated Activist Published Legally Obtained Court Recording
The wife of an activist, jailed for a digital sit-in against the Boston Children’s Hospital website, says she was threatened for posting sworn testimony on YouTube.
06
Aug
2017
Interview With Amal Saad On Hezbollah And Liberation Of Lebanon From Al Qaida
On this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast, host Rania Khalek interviews Amal Saad, a professor of political science at Lebanese University and the author of “Hezbollah: Politics and Religion.” Hezbollah recently liberated a part of Lebanon near the Syria-Lebanon border that was controlled by al Qaida. It also established a deal,
04
Aug
2017
Facing Crisis Of Legitimacy, Trump Administration Pledges To Intensify War On Leaks
President Donald Trump’s administration is in the throes of a crisis of legitimacy and leadership, with federal government employees concerned and unwilling to stay quiet about chaos, incompetence, and questionable acts unfolding within institutions. To respond to an increase in leaks to the press, the Justice Department pledged to escalate
03
Aug
2017
After Constituent Assembly Vote, US-Backed Opposition Further Destabilizes Venezuela With Violence
US-backed opposition in Venezuela foments deadly violence as it refuses to participate in democratic processes supported by Nicolas Maduro’s government.
02
Aug
2017
Looking Back On Shadowproof’s Second Year
It’s Shadowproof’s second birthday! We take a look back to honestly assess the work we are doing and to share aspirations with members and regular readers.