The Dissenter
25
May
2017
Trump Administration’s Dysfunction Fuels Prospect Of Leaks Prosecutions
The frenetic political climate intensified by leaks will likely push the Trump administration to pursue aggressive leaks prosecutions.
23
May
2017
NYPD Sued For Refusing To Confirm Or Deny Existence Of Counterintelligence Activities Against Activists
The NYCLU and Millions March NYC sued the NYPD after the department refused to confirm or deny the existence of records on Black Lives Matter activists.
18
May
2017
The Federal Government Is Trying To Imprison These Six Water Protectors
The cases likely mark the first time that U.S. authorities have pursued felonies against people involved in demonstrations against fossil fuel infrastructure.
17
May
2017
Freed From Prison, Chelsea Manning Pledges Not To Confine Herself To The Past
Chelsea Manning exited the walls of Fort Leavenworth military prison in Kansas this morning. In a statement provided to ABC News exclusively, Manning declared, “I appreciate the wonderful support that I have received from so many people across the world over these past years. As I rebuild my life, I
16
May
2017
Interview With CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou On His New Book About Surviving Prison
Former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou joins special episode of “Unauthorized Disclosure” to discuss his new book, “Doing Time Like A Spy.”
16
May
2017
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Know Your Rights’ by Material Support
Under the Patriot Act, U.S. Code Title 18, section 2339A, is an anti-terrorism law criminalizing providing “material support” to terrorists, defining that term with a long list of services and resources. I learned this from reading the Facebook page of the Queens, NY hardcore band Material Support. After forming in
14
May
2017
Interview With Azadeh Shahshahani: Georgia Immigrant Detention and the U.S. Deportation Machine
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola welcome Azadeh Shahshahani, who is a legal and advocacy director for Project South. She joins the show to talk about a report she worked on called “Imprisoned Justice: Inside Two Georgia Immigrant Detention Centers.” Shahshahani addresses how asylum seekers and immigrants are denied due
11
May
2017
Chelsea Manning Will Be Released Next Week And Finally Get A First Chance At Life
Chelsea Manning will finally get a chance to be herself without having to conform to the rigid guidelines or expectations of the United States Army.
09
May
2017
‘Cruel And Unusual’ Director: The Story Of The ‘Angola 3’ Is Triumph Of Human Spirit
The Angola 3 spent more time in solitary confinement than any other incarcerated people in the U.S., and a documentary telling their story will soon be released.