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FBI Spied On Journalists And Activists Who Organized 'Russiagate And WikiLeaks' Panel

FBI Spied On Journalists And Activists Who Organized 'Russiagate And WikiLeaks' Panel

The following article was originally published by Defending Rights and Dissent. On the weekend of June 1, 2018, activists, academics, and writers gathered at John Jay College of Criminal Justice for the annual Left Forum conference. With roots in the Socialists Scholars Conference, Left Forum was regularly one of the

CIA Analyst Sentenced To Prison For Releasing Documents On Israel's Plans To Strike Iran

CIA Analyst Sentenced To Prison For Releasing Documents On Israel's Plans To Strike Iran

The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Become a subscriber with this discount offer and support journalism that covers whistleblowing, press freedom, and government secrecy. As United States embassies and military bases across the Middle East braced for a potential Israeli strike against Iran, friends

CIA Analyst's Plea Deal Adds Further Intrigue To Espionage Act Prosecution

CIA Analyst's Plea Deal Adds Further Intrigue To Espionage Act Prosecution

Like most Espionage Act cases, Rahman’s ended in a plea agreement. But there are several unusual aspects to his case.

In Unprecedented Move, Judge Keeps CIA Employee Facing Espionage Act Charges In Jail

In Unprecedented Move, Judge Keeps CIA Employee Facing Espionage Act Charges In Jail

The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Become a subscriber and support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowing, and government secrecy. On December 11, five days after Magistrate Judge Ivan Davis ordered accused CIA leaker Asif William Rahman to be released from jail, District Judge

US Prosecutors Unable To Persuade Judge That Accused CIA Leaker Must Stay In Jail

US Prosecutors Unable To Persuade Judge That Accused CIA Leaker Must Stay In Jail

A U.S. magistrate judge rejected the government's request to hold CIA employee Asif Rahman in jail

Bipartisan Group Of Congress Members To Biden: Don't Extradite Assange

Bipartisan Group Of Congress Members To Biden: Don't Extradite Assange

The letter represents the largest congressional effort to date raising concerns with the ongoing prosecution of Assange.

Fighting To Uncover Secrets Of the Cold War Surveillance State

Fighting To Uncover Secrets Of the Cold War Surveillance State