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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.

Justice Department: NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner Must Wait To Apply For Pardon

This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become an annual paid subscriber to help us continue our independent journalism on whistleblowers. The United States Justice Department will not grant a waiver to NSA whistleblower Reality Winner so she can apply for a pardon. All individuals formerly

Equifax Whistleblower Says He Was Fired After Exposing Fraud Related To Consumer Complaints

Stephen Leary, a whistleblower for the US credit reporting agency known as Equifax, says he was fired after he refused to submit fraudulent data about customer complaints to a US government agency. He filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Atlanta, Georgia, where Equifax is headquartered. It alleges that

Roger Waters' 'This Is Not A Drill' Show Is A Revolutionary Concert Experience

Kevin Gosztola reviews Roger Waters' "This Is Not A Drill" show, which is touring North America from August to October. It is a revolutionary concert experience. The audience is in the round, which means they surround the stage where Roger and his band performs. Every song performed

Whistleblower Testimony Shows BOP Director Ignored Rampant Abuse And Corruption At Atlanta Prison

Two whistleblowers who worked at United States Penitentiary Atlanta testified at a US Senate hearing and described rampant abuse and corruption that has plagued the medium-security prison in Georgia for several years. The hearing on July 26 was part of an investigation by the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs

Facing Felony Trial, Joliet Police Whistleblower Who Exposed Black Man's Death Retires

A Joliet police sergeant in the state of Illinois, who leaked footage to the press and blew the whistle on the death of Eric Lurry, has been pushed into retirement as a result of retaliation. Sgt. Javier Esqueda has been on desk duty since he released video and faces felony

EPA Verifies Claims Of Colorado Whistleblowers Who Challenged Corrupt Air Pollution Control Division

Unauthorized Disclosure: What The Hell Is With Rania Khalek's Wikipedia Page?