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The Chaotic Release Of Long Sought After JFK Files

The Chaotic Release Of Long Sought After JFK Files

Jefferson Morley, known for his reporting on the JFK assassination, called the publication of files a "breakthrough"
Kevin Gosztola Mar 19, 2025
The Fight Against Elon Musk and DOGE's Secrecy

The Fight Against Elon Musk and DOGE's Secrecy

The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Become a subscriber and support independent journalism on government secrecy, press freedom, and whistleblowing. Over a half dozen lawsuits have been filed by nonprofit groups seeking to challenge the intense secrecy surrounding billionaire Elon Musk’s “Department of
Kevin Gosztola Feb 25, 2025
Judge: Presidents May Be Immune From Prosecution But Not Transparency

Judge: Presidents May Be Immune From Prosecution But Not Transparency

Kevin Gosztola Feb 12, 2025
Biden's Legacy: Enhancing The 'State Secrets Privilege' To Protect The National Security State

Biden's Legacy: Enhancing The 'State Secrets Privilege' To Protect The National Security State

As with Obama and Trump, Biden gave the public little reason to trust the government when it invokes "state secrets" to stop court cases
Kevin Gosztola Dec 8, 2024
Biden's Legacy: Leaving FOIA In Shambles

Biden's Legacy: Leaving FOIA In Shambles

FOIA is just as fragile and in disrepair as it was when Biden was elected.
Kevin Gosztola Nov 20, 2024
US Supreme Court Asked To End CIA's 'Absurd' Secrecy Over Gitmo Files

US Supreme Court Asked To End CIA's 'Absurd' Secrecy Over Gitmo Files

Kevin Gosztola Nov 11, 2024
City Of Columbus Ends Vindictive Campaign Against Data Breach Whistleblower

City Of Columbus Ends Vindictive Campaign Against Data Breach Whistleblower

Kevin Gosztola Oct 29, 2024

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