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Domestic Terrorism: The Double Standard

The Public Record — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:33:50 +0000

Is there a double standard for those that are anti-abortion activists? Francis Grady is accused of trying to burn down a Planned Parenthood clinic in Wisconsin earlier this month. The charges against him did not include domestic terrorism. And this is despite the fact that he made statements in court, and in documents brought by investigators where he said that he has protested against abortions in front of that Planned Parenthood clinic on prior occasions and that he is pro-life, believes in God, and disapproves of the activates taking place at the clinic. Journalist Matthew Harwood discusses.

Jason Leopold: Newly Released Document Sheds Additional Light On Origins Of Bush Torture Program

The Public Record — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:34:50 +0000

A newly released document showcases the United States Defense Department’s torture techniques. The 37 page report details ways officials can torture detainees suspected of having ties to terrorism. In 2002, the document was handed to Bush administration officials, but is just now seeing the light of day. Now the particulars of the report are being called war crimes. Jason Leopold, lead investigative reporter for TruthOut.Org, who broke the story with co-writer Jeffrey Kaye, joins us for more.

Jason Leopold: DHS Monitoring OWS: The FOIA Docs

The Public Record — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:26:17 +0000

Newly released documents show that the Department of Homeland Security closely monitored the Occupy Wall Street movement, but also shows that they were concerned about crossing the line and unconstitutional surveillance. Truthout was the first organization to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with DHS on the matter, and so they’re the first to get hundreds of pages of internal documents. Truthout’s Jason Leopold discusses.

Read Leopold’s report on the documents, and download the FOIA materials, here.

Jason Leopold: Obama Administration Putting Freedom of Information In Jeopardy?

The Public Record — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:15:53 +0000

On Wednesday the Senate held a hearing to discuss the Freedom of Information Act. The goal was to address safeguarding critical infrastructure and the public’s right to know. Many Americans believe FOIA is essential for holding the US government accountable for any wrong doing. Since 1966 presidents have acknowledge the importance of an open government, but Obama’s administration has expressed that any information released should be mindful of the obligation to work in the spirit of cooperation. Jason Leopold, lead investigative reporter for Truth-Out.Org, joins us for more.

Journalist Jason Leopold Talks About His FOIA Lawsuit Against FBI, DOJ, CIA

The Public Record — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:06:29 +0000

It can sometimes take years for a FOIA request to be processed and for a response to come. That’s why in 2007, a provision was put in by Congress mandating that each government agency give an estimated date to those who file a request of when they’ll take action. But it looks like not all government agencies are following the rules and now a lawsuit has been filed against the FBI, CIA, Department of Defense, and other agencies for failing to comply with the law. Truthout’s Jason Leopold explains.

Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold On Guantanamo, NDAA, Human Rights

The Public Record — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:08:26 +0000

President Obama is on record promising to close Guantanamo Bay. Three years into his presidency, however, the controversial prison is still detaining individuals accused of being terrorists. In addition President Obama has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which allows for the indefinite detention and torture of anyone suspected of a belligerent act, including US citizens. Jason Leopold, lead investigative reporter for Truth-Out.Org, joins us to and explores how America has ignored widespread human rights abuses.

Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold Speaks To RT About Rise In Suicides Among Soldiers, Veterans

The Public Record — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:14:35 +0000

With the thousands of lives lost in Iraq, more US soldiers are dying of suicide then dying in battle. In 2010, 468 US troops committed suicide and an average of 18 US soldiers per day die. Many feel that the trauma of war is too much for soldiers handle when returning to civilian life. Jason Leopold, editor-at-large at The Public Record and lead investigative reporter at TruthOut.Org, joins us to explore the situation.

Also, please read Jason Leopold’s recent report and watch the video interview he conducted with investigative journalist Joshua Phillips, author of “None of Us Were Like This Before: American Soldiers and Torture,” who talked about his investigation into the 2004 death of Army Sgt. Adam Gray and how it led him to uncover a tragic story about torture’s other victims.

Jason Leopold Speaks To RT About Indefinite Detention And American Exceptionalism

The Public Record — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:22:46 +0000

Congress voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. The 86 to 13 vote will allow the indefinite detention and torture of American citizens at home and abroad without a trial. The NDAA gives more power to the military and government and President Obama at one point said would veto the bill but he has changed his mind. Jason Leopold, deputy managing editor for TruthOut.Org, joins us to discuss this Act. And be sure to read Leopold’s report, Obama’s “Twisted Version of American Exceptionalism” Laid Bare.”

TPR Contributor Jeffrey Kaye Speaks to RT About Abuse Problems Associated With the Army Field Manual

The Public Record — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:38:36 +0000

Read Jeffrey Kaye’s in-depth report published on Truthout earlier this week on how certain interrogation techniques currently used by the US military and intelligence services in the Army Field Manual do not comply with international norms, such as the Geneva Conventions.

Jason Leopold Speaks To RT About Obama’s Detainee Policies

The Public Record — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:30:27 +0000

When Obama was running for president he made the American people a promise to close Guantanamo Bay. The detention prison has been open for 10 years and was originally opened by the Bush administration. In his first week as president, Obama signed a mandate to close the facility within 2010. Years later, however, Guantanamo Bay remains open and has over 200 detainees. Why hasn’t President Obama fulfilled his promise to close the controversial detention center? Jason Leopold, deputy managing editor of TruthOut.Org, helps us find out.