The Dissenter
21
Jun
2017
What If Jon Ossoff Campaigned On Message For Medicare For All?
Democrats prioritized flipping a Republican seat in Georgia, but they lost. They need to take responsibility for Jon Ossoff’s failure to win.
20
Jun
2017
Redneck Revolt Builds Anti-Racist, Anti-Capitalist Movement With Working Class Whites
Redneck Revolt recruits poor and working class white people away from reactionary politics with analyses of their class condition and white supremacy.
19
Jun
2017
Supreme Court Immunizes High-Ranking Officials From Lawsuits For Rights Violations
High court extremely limits lawsuits against federal officials responsible for constitutional rights violations during wartime or national security emergencies.
18
Jun
2017
‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ —Episode 21: People’s Movement Must Be More Outspoken On Wars
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola discuss the rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and recent developments among the Gulf countries in the Middle East. They talk about the Saudi arms deal, which the Senate would have successfully opposed if five Democrats had not voted against a bill to block
16
Jun
2017
Chelsea Manning’s Persevering Spirit Shines In Interview For ABC’s ‘Nightline’
Whether in an imperfect or hostile setting, Chelsea Manning’s persevering spirit always shines. That includes her first TV interview for ABC.
14
Jun
2017
Bernie Sanders And Growing Left-Wing Social Movements Are Not Responsible For GOP Baseball Shooting
Senator Bernie Sanders and movements his campaign energized hold commitment to nonviolence. They aren’t responsible for latest violence.
13
Jun
2017
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Glory’ By Rhymefest Featuring Billy Branch
Rhymefest co-wrote the Oscar-winning “Glory,” with Common and John Legend. The song appeared in “Selma,” and at the 2017 Chicago Bluesfest, Rhymefest was joined by blues harmonica legend Billy Branch for a performance that transformed the song into a 12-minute jam. The presence of Rhymefest at the Chicago Bluesfest was
13
Jun
2017
BOP Office Rejects Imprisoned CIA Whistleblower’s Complaint Over Guard’s Threatening Conduct
Imprisoned CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling’s complaint over an alleged incident with threatening officer was rejected by Bureau Of Prisons regional office
12
Jun
2017
Chelsea Manning: Surviving Prison Took Priority Over Personal Reflection
Chelsea Manning breaks through establishment media’s conventional framing of her case to offer new details on her struggle to survive these past years.