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Kevin Gosztola

Kevin Gosztola

Kevin Gosztols is the editor of The Dissenter and author of "Guilty of Journalism: The Political Case Against Julian Assange." He has spent more than 15 years covering press freedom, whistleblowing, and government secrecy.

Dissenter Weekly: A Star Chamber For Journalists?

The following edition of the "Dissenter Weekly" was sent out to paid subscribers on February 14. Support The Dissenter Newsletter and receive the show every Friday. In this edition of "The Dissenter Weekly," host Kevin Gosztola focuses on a proposed bill [PDF] in the state of

Judge: Presidents May Be Immune From Prosecution But Not Transparency

Judge: Presidents May Be Immune From Prosecution But Not Transparency

Trump Megadonor Escalates Campaign Against Freedom of The Press

Trump Megadonor Escalates Campaign Against Freedom of The Press

If billionaire Steve Wynn prevails, it would potentially open the floodgates to libel lawsuits against reporters, editors, producers, and news media

Dissenter Weekly: More On The Case Of Asif Rahman

US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle

US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle

The lawsuit was brought by a former Israeli hostage.

Gabbard's Confirmation Hearing: Snowden Blasts Senators For Obsessing Over Him

Gabbard's Confirmation Hearing: Snowden Blasts Senators For Obsessing Over Him

"Courts have been ruling for ten years that NSA broke the law, guys. Move on," Snowden declared.

Deported Palestinian American Journalist Says Swiss Ministry Of Defense Agents Tried To Interrogate Him

Deported Palestinian American Journalist Says Swiss Ministry Of Defense Agents Tried To Interrogate Him

"And that’s the moment I thought, does anyone know I’m here? I had no idea what was going on outside.”