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.
Progressive Organizations Back Letter Condemning Trevor FitzGibbon’s Return To Public Relations
Several progressive groups signed a letter strongly condemning the founder of a PR firm which closed after he was accused of sexual misconduct.
The FBI Director’s Unsettling Argument For Why WikiLeaks Doesn’t Deserve First Amendment Protection
FBI director James Comey indicated WikiLeaks remains focus for intelligence agencies and prosecuting Julian Assange for his work as a publisher remains possible.
FBI Tightens Restrictions On Personnel Communications With Media To Clampdown On Leaks
The FBI’s effort to crackdown on leaks fits a larger trend in national security agencies, since WikiLeaks, Chelsea Manning, and Edward Snowden
Filmmaker Laura Poitras Still Does Not Know If U.S. Military Is Done Investigating Her
Documents suggest filmmaker Laura Poitras was stopped routinely by airport security because she was falsely accused of involvement in an ambush in Iraq.
Obama’s Legacy: Refining System Of Secrecy, Cracking Down On Leaks
President Barack Obama’s administration will hand President-elect Donald Trump’s administration a system for secrecy, especially when it comes to concealing United States military and national security programs and policies, that is stronger than ever. Eight years were spent by the “most transparent administration” refining this system. It succeeded marvelously because
WikiLeaks Is What It Is Today Because Of U.S. Government And Media
If anonymous officials are right and WikiLeaks knows the Kremlin used them to undermine a U.S. election, then the government and press bear some responsibility.
Obama Gives Parting Shots To Israel, Russia On Way Out The Door
The lame duck period is rarely a productive time for a president, and through the course of four to eight years they undoubtedly make some enemies they would like to payback.
Out Of Prison, Barrett Brown Recommits Himself To Agitating Against Existing Order
Journalist and activist Barrett Brown speaks to Shadowproof about life at the halfway house, restitution, restrictions, and his plans now that he’s out of prison.
Clinton Campaign Makes Wildly Inconsistent Claims About Emails Published By WikiLeaks
Multiple spokespeople insist WikiLeaks published doctored emails but no one from the Clinton campaign has named an example of a forgery.