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Kevin Gosztola

Kevin Gosztola

Kevin Gosztola is managing editor of Shadowproof Press. He publishes the Dissenter Newsletter at Substack and hosts "The Dissenter Weekly" show, which covers whistleblower stories. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, Unauthorized Disclosure. 

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Demonstrators protest outside of the Old Bailey court in central London on September 7, 2020, as the extradition hearing for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange resumes again. (Photo: Tolga Akmen / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s ‘War On Journalism’ Takes Centerstage At Julian Assange’s Extradition Hearing

The U.S. government should not be in the business of determining which newspapers or media organizations exercise sound editorial judgment or not.

Kevin Gosztola ·

Banners belonging to supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange outside Woolwich Crown Court during his extradition hearing on 25th February 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is wanted in the United States to face charges of attempted hacking and breaches of the espionage act, related to the publication of classified US military documents. He faces a maximum of 175 years in prison. (Photo: Claire Doherty/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Prosecution in Assange Extradition Hearing: US-UK Treaty Does Not Apply To Wikileaks' Publisher

As his defense team argues U.S. effort to get their hands on Assange is clearly political in nature, the defendant complains to court he is being prevented from meeting privately to consult with his lawyers.

Kevin Gosztola ·

Retired Gen. David Petraeus

To Make Sense of Soleimani Assassination, Media Turn to Disgraced Iraq War Gen. David Petraeus

Soleimani and the militia groups he led played a key role in defeating the Islamic State in Iraq, but Petraeus denies this reality.

Kevin Gosztola ·

Moments after Trump’s statement praising the Bolivian military, Mexico announced it had granted Morales political asylum. Around two dozen lawmakers and officials from Bolivia already had sought refuge from Mexico. (Photo: Flickr)

Trump Applauds Bolivia’s Military Coup As US Establishment Media Blame Morales For Turmoil

Right-wing opposition forces, and their supporters in the U.S. government, benefited from the sheer ignorance of the electoral process in Bolivia, which was weaponized to further destabilize the country.

Kevin Gosztola ·

Supporters of Julian Assange demonstrate outside court in London. (Photo: Screen shot from Ruptly livestream)

Facing Serious Charges, Judge Sets 'Long Timetable' For Assange To Prepare Defense Against Extradition

"This indictment is a direct attack on free speech and a direct attack on journalists and publishers everywhere."

Kevin Gosztola ·

When Assange was hauled out of the embassy, video captured him urging the UK to resist and fight President Donald Trump’s administration. (Photo: Screengrab)

Justice Department Charges Julian Assange With Computer Crime But Alleges Conspiracy To Abet Espionage

The world will see who stands up for freedom of the press and who stands with President Donald Trump’s administration in their dangerous assertion of U.S. power

Kevin Gosztola ·

Manning is in jail at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center in Alexandria, Virginia, which is also where the grand jury is empaneled. (Photo: joltcan/Flickr.)

Chelsea Manning Believes Subpoena From WikiLeaks Grand Jury May Be ‘Perjury Trap,’ According To Unsealed Documents

“Manning has reason to believe that she will be subject to questions intended to elicit information not properly within the scope of the grand jury.”

Kevin Gosztola ·

“I fail to understand why members of this committee or the American people should find any testimony that you give today to be truthful.” (Photo: Screenshot)

Elliott Abrams Melts Down As Muslim Congresswoman Questions Role In Crimes Against Humanity

Abrams clearly did not believe he should have to answer for his role in crimes against humanity

Kevin Gosztola ·

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