Journalism on press freedom, whistleblowing, and government secrecy

Subscribe

Leaks

US Prosecutor Faces 'Disciplinary Complaint' For Authorizing FBI Raid Against Reporter

US Prosecutor Faces 'Disciplinary Complaint' For Authorizing FBI Raid Against Reporter

The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) filed a "disciplinary complaint" against the federal prosecutor who signed off on the search warrant, which led to the FBI raid against Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson. “Assistant United States Attorney Gordon Kromberg and the government omitted a federal law that

FBI Spied on Washington Post Reporter Prior To Raiding Their Home

FBI Spied on Washington Post Reporter Prior To Raiding Their Home

The FBI conducted "physical surveillance" of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson prior to raiding her home in Virginia.

Reporter Raided By FBI Lost Contact With Over 1,000 Sources

Reporter Raided By FBI Lost Contact With Over 1,000 Sources

Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson says the FBI’s seizure of all of her devices has eliminated her “ability to collect information and publish news stories.” “I no longer have access to my more than 1,200 Signal contacts or communications with any of my sources. I literally cannot contact

In Their Heads: Why US Detains Espionage Act Defendants Before Trial

In Their Heads: Why US Detains Espionage Act Defendants Before Trial

Aurelio Perez-Lugones is the latest individual charged with violating the Espionage Act to be jailed before trial because of what the government says in his mind.

Journalist Sues LA County, Ex-LA County Sheriff For Criminally Investigating Her

Journalist Sues LA County, Ex-LA County Sheriff For Criminally Investigating Her

The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Become a subscriber with this discount offer and support journalism that stands up to attacks on freedom of the press. Former Los Angeles Times reporter Maya Lau, who faced retaliation from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,

The Trump Administration's Lie Detector Dragnet

The Trump Administration's Lie Detector Dragnet

The use of lie detector tests to root out alleged leakers has added to the climate of fear under Trump.

Gabbard Singles Out Media That Allegedly Published 'Politically-Motivated Leaks'

Gabbard Singles Out Media That Allegedly Published 'Politically-Motivated Leaks'