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with Chris Hedges
RT America on Mar 21, 2020
On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to author and associate professor, Erik Nielson, about the criminalization of Rap.
Chris Hedges: The Criminalization of Rap
First Amendment
Abby Martin: The State Of Georgia Blocked Me From Speaking Because I Refused To Sign A Loyalty Pledge To Israel
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with Abby Martin
Abby Martin Sues Georgia Over Israel Loyalty Oath Law [Full Press Conference & Interviews]
Empire Files on Feb 10, 2020
On Feb. 10, Abby Martin filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Georgia law requiring all independent contractors to sign a pro-Israel pledge, promising to not participate or advocate the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israeli crimes.
Chris Hedges: This Isn’t A Trial By Any Stretch Of The Imagination–It’s A Political Farce + Hedges: It’s Very Dangerous Because First It’s Julian Assange And Then It’s The Rest Of Us
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with Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges calls out Dems lack of moral authority on impeachment
The Hill on Jan 23, 2020
Journalist Chris Hedges describes what’s happened so far in the Senate’s impeachment trial.
John Pilger at The Don’t Extradite Julian Assange Rally + Roger Waters: Wish You Were Here
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with John Pilger
WSWS on Sep 2, 2019
Journalist John Pilger speaks at London rally called by musician Roger Waters on Sept. 2, 2019.
John Pilger: Extradition Process a Very Long Uphill Road for Julian Assange
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with John Pilger
TheRealNews on Jun 17, 2019
Britain’s Home Secretary signed off on the U.S. request to extradite Julian Assange, and now UK courts will decide his fate. But if the process until now is any indication, he will not receive a fair hearing, says journalist and filmmaker John Pilger.
Chris Hedges: Imperialism on Trial – Free Julian Assange + Ex-Icelandic Interior Minister: US Tried to Frame Julian Assange in Iceland
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with Chris Hedges
#Unity4J on Jun 12, 2019
Event: “Imperialism on Trial – Free Assange” (chaired by Greg Sharkey)
Date: 11 June 2019
Place: London
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Chris Hedges and Kristinn Hrafnsson: The US Extradition Request for Julian Assange
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with Chris Hedges
RT America on Jun 15, 2019
Chris Hedges discusses the US extradition request for Julian Assange with WikiLeaks editor in chief, Kristinn Hrafnsson.
Chris Hedges and John Pilger Reporting on Julian Assange’s Hearing from London + John Pilger: Julian Assange Extradition Case is a War on Journalism!
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with John Pilger and Chris Hedges
RT America on Jun 14, 2019
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in court on Friday. Top independent journalists from the world over flocked to UK to cover his trial. Rick Sanchez explains what’s at stake. We’ll also hear from acclaimed documentarian John Pilger. Then host of “On Contact” Chris Hedges joins live from London, UK to discuss the case against Assange.
Chris Hedges and Nils Melzer: The Psychological Torture of Julian Assange
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with Chris Hedges
RT America on Jun 8, 2019
Chris Hedges discusses with Nils Melzer, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, the conditions of Julian Assange’s detention, his psychological and physical health as well as the judicial proceedings against Assange.
Swedish Sex Pistol Aimed at Assange by Jim Kavanagh + John Pilger: US Charges Against Julian Assange Are Ridiculous!
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by Jim Kavanagh
Writer, Dandelion Salad
The Polemicist
May 31, 2019
In my article, Avoiding Assange, a month ago, right after the first US indictment was issued, I addressed two diversionary arguments that I knew would be used by those who want to hide their complicity with American imperialism under leftish cover—that is, those who don’t want to be seen as endorsing the United States government’s prosecution of Assange for, and intimidation of every journalist in the world from, reporting the embarrassing truth about American war crimes, but who also don’t really want to stand in the way of Assange’s extradition to the United States.
Daniel Ellsberg on Julian Assange’s Espionage Charges: It Cuts Out The First Amendment, Essentially! + Chelsea Manning Back in Prison (Updated)
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Updated: May 24, 2019
TheRealNews on May 23, 2019
The US Department of Justice issued an 18-count indictment against Julian Assange for violating the 1917 Espionage Act. We speak to Daniel Ellsberg about the dangerous implications this move has for journalism in the United States.
Avoiding Assange by Jim Kavanagh
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by Jim Kavanagh
Writer, Dandelion Salad
The Polemicist
April 25, 2019
The United States government is seeking to extradite and prosecute Julian Assange for one reason: to punish him for publishing true and embarrassing information about US crimes and intimidate every journalist in the world from doing so again.
Chris Hedges: Israel Can No Longer Hide The Brutality Of Their Apartheid System + Phyllis Bennis: Senators Sneak Amendment to Make Israel Boycott Illegal
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with Chris Hedges
RT America on Dec 19, 2018
Award-winning author and host of “On Contact” Chris Hedges joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the anti-BDS legislation sweeping the US, an effort to protect Israel’s public image by muzzling the Boycott, Divestment & Sanction (BDS) movement, which seeks to put economic pressure on Israel and bring attention to the plight of the Palestinians. Hedges says “Israel can no longer control its narrative or hide the brutality of their apartheid system.”
Matt Taibbi: They are Essentially Controlling the Flow of Information
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TheRealNews on Aug 28, 2018
Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi joins us to examine the dangerous juncture our freedom finds itself in when Facebook, Twitter, and Google work with the government and its intelligence services to control what we see and hear.
Michael Parenti: Free Speech In The Face Of Oppression + Free Speech – At A Price by Michael Parenti
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by Michael Parenti
Writer, Dandelion Salad
Originally published Sept. 4, 2011
April 26, 2018
48South7th on Aug 31, 2011
Author Michael Parenti challenges his audience to learn about and advocate free speech in the face of oppression. From the origins of the Bill of Rights up to today’s challenges by the FBI and other government entities, Parenti says, it is essential to stand up for one’s rights. He spoke at an event sponsored by the South Bay Committee Against Political Repression.
