Kevin Gosztola

Kevin Gosztola is managing editor of Shadowproof Press. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, "Unauthorized Disclosure."

Dakota Access Pipeline Memo Supporting Tribal Rights Buried By Trump Administration

The memo was suspended weeks ago by the Trump administration in an attempt to quash the legal analysis done by the department of interior before Trump was inaugurated, but recently resurfaced in a related court case.

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Law enforcement vehicles line a road leading to a blocked bridge next to the Oceti Sakowin camp where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline in Cannon Ball, N.D. (AP/David Goldman)

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. Indigenous water protectors at Standing Rock, who have fought construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, are surrounded by militarized police forces. They face an evacuation order that the state of North Dakota and Army Corps of Engineers plan to enforce in the afternoon on February 22. But the water

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Filmmaker Says MSNBC Blacklisted Him Over Support For Bernie Sanders

“MSNBC is culpable in the election of Donald Trump. They are culpable in giving the nomination to Hillary Clinton. They are culpable in journalistic malpractice, and they owe people an apology. And they’re losing viewers because of it.”

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By Kevin Gosztola
Flimmaker Josh Fox poses for a portrait to promote the film, "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change", during the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Josh Fox says he was “blacklisted” by MSNBC after he became a surrogate for Senator Bernie Sanders during his presidential campaign, and actress Susan Sarandon recently stood up to MSNBC producers so he appeared on the network. “I was a regular on MSNBC. I was a regular on

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Donald Trump’s Vengeful Pledge To Pursue ‘Low-Life’ Leakers

In his first year as president, Trump may follow in Obama’s footsteps in an even harsher and more unforgiving manner to make sure no one defies his authority by bringing openness to his administration.

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By Kevin Gosztola
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. (AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. During a screwball press conference, President Donald Trump indicated he contacted the Justice Department to look into “criminal leaks.” He said his administration has got to stop the leaks and suggested there would be penalties for those who disclosed classified information without

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Trump’s Blue Lives Matter Executive Order Means More Criminalization Of Protests

This agenda will likely have a disproportionate impact on Black Lives Matter activists, immigrant rights activists, and Native Americans engaged in protest against pipeline projects like the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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By Kevin Gosztola
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a statue he received as a gift while meeting with county sheriffs in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. (Photo: Andrew Harrer/CNP/MediaPunch/IPX)

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. Executive orders signed by President Donald Trump set in motion an agenda for escalating the criminalization of citizens, who engage in protest. This agenda will likely have a disproportionate impact on Black Lives Matter activists, immigrant rights activists, and Native Americans engaged in protest

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DOJ Attorney Blunders Through Appeals Court Hearing On Muslim Ban

Justice Department attorney August E. Flentje was asked multiple times to produce evidence for why the stay was needed to prevent irreparable harm. He was able to provide zero factual claims.

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By Kevin Gosztola
Karen Shore holds up a sign outside of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. A panel of appeals court judges reviewing President Donald Trump's travel ban hammered away Tuesday at the federal government's arguments that the states cannot challenge the order. (AP/Jeff Chiu)

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. A federal appeals court heard argument on a request from President Donald Trump’s administration to stay a temporary restraining order against the “extreme vetting” executive order commonly known as the Muslim ban. Justice Department attorney August E. Flentje was asked multiple times to produce

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David Frum Is Definitely Not The Right Person To Give Protest Advice

Frum’s prescription is to crank up the nationalism and be “orderly” and “polite.” Recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Wave flags high in the air.

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By Kevin Gosztola
Former George W. Bush speechwrite, David Frum. (Photo: Policy Exchange/Flickr)

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. David Frum, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush’s administration, wrote a piece for The Atlantic, where he advises the left on how they should “effectively” protest President Donald Trump. It is motivated by Frum’s own personal transformation, and the result is comical and deserving of

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Muslim Ban Is A First Test Of What The System Will Normalize: Interview With Jamil Dakwar

Jamil Dakwar, director of the ACLU’s Human Rights Program, addresses how the Muslim ban signed by President Donald Trump has been applied.

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By Kevin Gosztola
Noor Almeky, 10, holds up a sign during a rally on Public Square in Wilkes Barre, Pa., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, protesting President Donald Trump's executive order. (Dave Scherbenco/The Citizens' Voice via AP)

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola are joined by Jamil Dakwar, the director of the ACLU’s Human Rights Program. Dakwar addresses how the Muslim ban signed by President Donald Trump has been applied. He highlights the issues involved in arguing the executive order is discriminatory and

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