wneuheisel.bsky.social
@wneuheisel.bsky.social
Human rights & civil liberties advocate at the Whistleblower & Source Protection Program at ExposeFacts
https://whisper.exposefacts.org/
https://whisper.exposefacts.org/
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Journalist @davidsirota.com says that while the U.S. is "immersed in corruption" in a way that feels inevitable, it is the result of a decadeslong "master plan" by the wealthy to deregulate campaign finance and weaken anti-bribery laws.
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/28/david_sirota
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/28/david_sirota
November 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Journalist @davidsirota.com says that while the U.S. is "immersed in corruption" in a way that feels inevitable, it is the result of a decadeslong "master plan" by the wealthy to deregulate campaign finance and weaken anti-bribery laws.
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/28/david_sirota
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/28/david_sirota
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NEW: AG Pam Bondi has revoked media protections instituted by former AG Merrick Garland, according to a memo seen by NBC News. More to come.
April 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
NEW: AG Pam Bondi has revoked media protections instituted by former AG Merrick Garland, according to a memo seen by NBC News. More to come.
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Biden periodically harnessed the very machinery that Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump wielded to enforce secrecy and silence whistleblowers. His administration largely brushed aside or retaliated against those who dissented and exposed corruption. thedissenter.org/bidens-legac...
Biden's Legacy: Punishing or Snubbing Whistleblowers
President Joe Biden harnessed the very machinery that Obama and Trump wielded to enforce secrecy and punished or ignored numerous whistleblowers
thedissenter.org
January 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Biden periodically harnessed the very machinery that Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump wielded to enforce secrecy and silence whistleblowers. His administration largely brushed aside or retaliated against those who dissented and exposed corruption. thedissenter.org/bidens-legac...
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Bloomberg Law scoops that Trump DOJ political appointees leaked nonpublic investigative details to the New York Post & Wall Street Journal in 2020 & found evidence strongly suggesting an effort to impact elections
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
Trump DOJ Leaders Leaked NY, NJ Covid Probes to Media, IG Says
Trump Justice Department officials improperly provided reporters details of investigations into Covid-19 deaths at New York and New Jersey nursing homes shortly before the 2020 presidential election, ...
news.bloomberglaw.com
January 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Bloomberg Law scoops that Trump DOJ political appointees leaked nonpublic investigative details to the New York Post & Wall Street Journal in 2020 & found evidence strongly suggesting an effort to impact elections
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
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Thank you and Merry Christmas to all our supporters who help ensure that truth-tellers do not have to stand alone! We rely on independent donors to defend national security whistleblowers who have been bankrupted, blacklisted, and exiled.
There's still time to donate:
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December 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Thank you and Merry Christmas to all our supporters who help ensure that truth-tellers do not have to stand alone! We rely on independent donors to defend national security whistleblowers who have been bankrupted, blacklisted, and exiled.
There's still time to donate:
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this is one of the worst #Christmas in the last 4 decades: Israel's #genocide against #Gaza, war in #Ukraine and several wars which never hit the headlines, millions struggle to survive
But there is also a spark of hope
#JA is free.
For once we did overcome
But there is also a spark of hope
#JA is free.
For once we did overcome
December 24, 2024 at 5:57 PM
this is one of the worst #Christmas in the last 4 decades: Israel's #genocide against #Gaza, war in #Ukraine and several wars which never hit the headlines, millions struggle to survive
But there is also a spark of hope
#JA is free.
For once we did overcome
But there is also a spark of hope
#JA is free.
For once we did overcome
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🚨 A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced federal anti-SLAPP legislation.
This important law would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits intended to silence criticism and speech in federal court.
This important law would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits intended to silence criticism and speech in federal court.
Lawmakers introduce federal anti-SLAPP legislation
The bipartisan legislation would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits in federal court.
www.rcfp.org
December 17, 2024 at 11:43 PM
🚨 A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced federal anti-SLAPP legislation.
This important law would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits intended to silence criticism and speech in federal court.
This important law would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits intended to silence criticism and speech in federal court.
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“When [news outlets] settle, not only are they putting a target on their back, they’re putting a target on the backs of smaller outlets that don’t have those kinds of legal resources.”
The Real Danger of ABC News Settling Its Lawsuit With Donald Trump
The big news outlets used to say settlements encouraged more lawsuits. After ABC settled its lawsuit, Trump started targeting smaller newspapers.
theintercept.com
December 17, 2024 at 4:13 PM
“When [news outlets] settle, not only are they putting a target on their back, they’re putting a target on the backs of smaller outlets that don’t have those kinds of legal resources.”
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A recent @nytimes.com story featured a Taliban commander who revealed how U.S. intervention actually strengthened the Taliban.
This echoes the devastating truths explored in my documentary Rethink Afghanistan.
It’s a stark reminder of the need to learn from these failures.
This echoes the devastating truths explored in my documentary Rethink Afghanistan.
It’s a stark reminder of the need to learn from these failures.
Rethink Afghanistan • FULL DOCUMENTARY FILM • BRAVE NEW FILMS
YouTube video by Brave New Films
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2024 at 6:05 PM
A recent @nytimes.com story featured a Taliban commander who revealed how U.S. intervention actually strengthened the Taliban.
This echoes the devastating truths explored in my documentary Rethink Afghanistan.
It’s a stark reminder of the need to learn from these failures.
This echoes the devastating truths explored in my documentary Rethink Afghanistan.
It’s a stark reminder of the need to learn from these failures.
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It's not a permissible purpose, but I think one of the reasons the government seeks out pretrial detention is to try to break a defendant and coerce a plea.
The Espionage Act continues to be sharpened as an unconstitutional and draconian weapon against #whistleblower & media leak cases. Already notoriously difficult for defense, pretrial detention makes things even harder.
The public has a right to know.
The public has a right to know.
My second report for @kgosztola.bsky.social The Dissenter on the Asif Rahman case.
Rahman is accused of releasing classified documents about Israeli military capabilities, potential to strike Iran.
He denies the charges, but is being held in pretrial detention.
thedissenter.org/in-unprecede...
Rahman is accused of releasing classified documents about Israeli military capabilities, potential to strike Iran.
He denies the charges, but is being held in pretrial detention.
thedissenter.org/in-unprecede...
December 17, 2024 at 12:34 AM
It's not a permissible purpose, but I think one of the reasons the government seeks out pretrial detention is to try to break a defendant and coerce a plea.
The Espionage Act continues to be sharpened as an unconstitutional and draconian weapon against #whistleblower & media leak cases. Already notoriously difficult for defense, pretrial detention makes things even harder.
The public has a right to know.
The public has a right to know.
My second report for @kgosztola.bsky.social The Dissenter on the Asif Rahman case.
Rahman is accused of releasing classified documents about Israeli military capabilities, potential to strike Iran.
He denies the charges, but is being held in pretrial detention.
thedissenter.org/in-unprecede...
Rahman is accused of releasing classified documents about Israeli military capabilities, potential to strike Iran.
He denies the charges, but is being held in pretrial detention.
thedissenter.org/in-unprecede...
Judge Keeps Accused CIA Leaker In Jail
Chip Gibbons reports on the US government's appeal, which led a judge to overturn a prior decision and keep CIA employee Asif Rahman in jail
thedissenter.org
December 16, 2024 at 8:09 PM
The Espionage Act continues to be sharpened as an unconstitutional and draconian weapon against #whistleblower & media leak cases. Already notoriously difficult for defense, pretrial detention makes things even harder.
The public has a right to know.
The public has a right to know.
Three Steps to Fixing the FBI: Interview with Whistleblower Coleen Rowley www.racket.news/p/three-step...
Three Steps to Fixing the FBI: Interview with Whistleblower Coleen Rowley
Depoliticization, decentralization, and transparency are all achievable goals
www.racket.news
December 16, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Three Steps to Fixing the FBI: Interview with Whistleblower Coleen Rowley www.racket.news/p/three-step...
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My dire warning for whistleblowers, journalists & Trump critics. ⚠️
www.salon.com/2024/12/15/w...
www.salon.com/2024/12/15/w...
Trump was prosecuted under the Espionage Act — now he'll turn it against his "enemies"
We've seen how ruthless presidents use this deeply flawed law — and Trump already knows it's an effective weapon
www.salon.com
December 15, 2024 at 1:27 PM
My dire warning for whistleblowers, journalists & Trump critics. ⚠️
www.salon.com/2024/12/15/w...
www.salon.com/2024/12/15/w...
The deafening hypocrisy of elite left/liberals: Judith Butler criticizes Trump voters for being willing to overlook his misogyny, while they themselves willfully overlooked Biden/Harris' full complicity in genocide and voted Harris anyway. english.elpais.com/culture/2024...
December 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM
The deafening hypocrisy of elite left/liberals: Judith Butler criticizes Trump voters for being willing to overlook his misogyny, while they themselves willfully overlooked Biden/Harris' full complicity in genocide and voted Harris anyway. english.elpais.com/culture/2024...
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Top U.S. cyber official recommends strong encryption, a message counter to what top officials have said in recent years @raphae.li www.reuters.com/technology/c...
US official fighting Chinese telecom intrusions urges more encryption
A senior U.S. official who is among those working to evict alleged Chinese hackers from American telecom companies has a word of advice for his fellow Americans:
www.reuters.com
December 3, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Top U.S. cyber official recommends strong encryption, a message counter to what top officials have said in recent years @raphae.li www.reuters.com/technology/c...
What the fuck is @aoc.bsky.social talking about? She admitted Biden & Harris were genocidal and then fully backed them for election...
We rarely agree with AOC, but she’s right in calling out Tulsi Gabbard as “pro-war”
If you support Russia & blame the US for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, you’re pro-war
If you backed Assad as he slaughtered hundreds of thousands of people,you’re pro-war
If you support Russia & blame the US for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, you’re pro-war
If you backed Assad as he slaughtered hundreds of thousands of people,you’re pro-war
December 2, 2024 at 12:24 AM
What the fuck is @aoc.bsky.social talking about? She admitted Biden & Harris were genocidal and then fully backed them for election...
“The toughest parts of homelessness have been surviving the poverty and the marginalization, discrimination, and hostility from the non-homeless population.”
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
My Life As a Homeless Man in America
An extraordinary firsthand account.
www.esquire.com
November 27, 2024 at 6:51 PM
“The toughest parts of homelessness have been surviving the poverty and the marginalization, discrimination, and hostility from the non-homeless population.”
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
Representatives Thomas Massie and Jim McGovern have sent Biden a letter urging a pardon of Assange to “send a clear message that the US government under your leadership will not target or investigate journalists and media outlets simply for doing their jobs”.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
US lawmakers urge Biden to pardon Assange to send ‘clear message’ on media freedom
Exclusive: James McGovern and Thomas Massie warn US president they are ‘deeply concerned’ the WikiLeaks founder’s plea deal sets worrying precedent
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Representatives Thomas Massie and Jim McGovern have sent Biden a letter urging a pardon of Assange to “send a clear message that the US government under your leadership will not target or investigate journalists and media outlets simply for doing their jobs”.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Research by #DisruptionNetworkInstitute Fellow
Lisa Ling takes a closer look at the growing field of #NetworkCentricWarfare, asking questions about its ethics & governance. The research will be presented at Investigating the #KillCloud conference on 29 Nov: dnlb.org/34. #DNL34
@aretvet.bsky.social
Lisa Ling takes a closer look at the growing field of #NetworkCentricWarfare, asking questions about its ethics & governance. The research will be presented at Investigating the #KillCloud conference on 29 Nov: dnlb.org/34. #DNL34
@aretvet.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Research by #DisruptionNetworkInstitute Fellow
Lisa Ling takes a closer look at the growing field of #NetworkCentricWarfare, asking questions about its ethics & governance. The research will be presented at Investigating the #KillCloud conference on 29 Nov: dnlb.org/34. #DNL34
@aretvet.bsky.social
Lisa Ling takes a closer look at the growing field of #NetworkCentricWarfare, asking questions about its ethics & governance. The research will be presented at Investigating the #KillCloud conference on 29 Nov: dnlb.org/34. #DNL34
@aretvet.bsky.social
I had missed that prosecutors are still pursuing the charges against Trump aides, despite dropping the Espionage Act case against Trump himself.
November 27, 2024 at 1:50 PM
I had missed that prosecutors are still pursuing the charges against Trump aides, despite dropping the Espionage Act case against Trump himself.
“If I didn’t have confidential sources, and this credible pledge that I would protect their identity, I would never have been able to uncover the defects in the Russia collusion case. And I think that should really matter to President Trump” -Catherine Herridge on the PRESS Act
November 25, 2024 at 12:56 AM
“If I didn’t have confidential sources, and this credible pledge that I would protect their identity, I would never have been able to uncover the defects in the Russia collusion case. And I think that should really matter to President Trump” -Catherine Herridge on the PRESS Act
Trump once again pledges a major crackdown on whistleblowers.
We'll be here to defend them.
whisper.exposefacts.org/trump-pledge...
We'll be here to defend them.
whisper.exposefacts.org/trump-pledge...
Trump Pledges Major Crackdown on Leakers
Once again, Donald Trump is set to take the helm of the vast, secretive national security apparatus. This country will need whistleblowers, sources, and strong investigative journalism as much as e…
whisper.exposefacts.org
November 14, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Trump once again pledges a major crackdown on whistleblowers.
We'll be here to defend them.
whisper.exposefacts.org/trump-pledge...
We'll be here to defend them.
whisper.exposefacts.org/trump-pledge...