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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.

Patel Responsible For Assange's 'Slow-Motion Execution' If Extradited, Doctors Warn

A coalition of over 300 doctors warned UK Home Secretary Priti Patel that she may be responsible for the “slow-motion execution” of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if her office approves the United States government’s extradition request. Patel has until June 19, which is ten years after Assange entered Ecuador’

In One Week, Spanish Court Summoned Pompeo And UK Admitted It Spied On WikiLeaks Attorney

Tearing Down The Blue Wall Of Silence

The following article was produced for paid subscribers several days ago. It was unlocked on May 29 for the public. Become a monthly subscriber. Shannon Spalding was a Chicago police officer and part of an FBI joint task force to expose a “criminal extortion ring” in the Chicago Police Department

Dark Day For Press Freedom: British Court Orders Assange Extradition

Westminster Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom, where Julian Assange's extradition hearing was held. (Photo by Ludhi85) This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become a monthly subscriber [https://thedissenter.org/#/portal/signup] to help us continue our independent journalism. A British magistrates court

Canadian Tribunal Upholds Government Decision To Ban Chelsea Manning

Chelsea Manning (Photo: Roger Jones) The following post was produced for paid subscribers. It was unlocked a week later for all readers. A Canadian tribunal that issues decisions related to immigration and refugee applications upheld the Canadian government’s ban against US Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning entering the country. The

Gift To Industry: Budget Leaves EPA Chemical Reviews Further Paralyzed

UK Supreme Court Slams Door On Assange Appeal, Extradition May Be Authorized

If the British Home Office approves extradition, Assange’s defense may submit an appeal on the issues of freedom of the press.