The Dissenter
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Violence’ By Parquet Courts
“Violence is daily life.” That line is repeatedly chanted throughout “Violence,” a song by Parquet Courts that considers the various ways that violence weaves its way into everyday American life subtly and overtly. It’s a song that calls out racism, classism, capitalism, normalization. It also connects dots between the endless
NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner Will Likely Be Sentenced To Five-Plus Years In Prison
Reality Winner formally pled guilty to violating the Espionage Act. Plea was part of agreement with U.S. government for 63-month prison sentence.
Help Shadowproof Cover Final Phase Of NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner’s Prosecution
NSA whistleblower Reality Winner is expected to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act on June 26 and Kevin Gosztola is headed to Georgia to cover it.
Interview With Matthew Hoh: Trump And Military Industrial-Complex
Matthew Hoh, a former Marine and diplomat from the State Department, who resigned in protest in 2009 over the Afghanistan War, joins the “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast this week. Some of his insightful commentary can be found at MatthewHoh.com. During the interview, Hoh talks about how the United States government is