John Knefel

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John Knefel is an independent journalist covering national security and civil liberties. He is also the co-host of Radio Dispatch, a daily political podcast.

Laurie Anderson Guantanamo

Laurie Anderson’s Guantánamo Installation Goes Where Obama Fears to Tread Laurie Anderson’s Guantánamo Installation Goes Where Obama Fears to Tread

The US government has abdicated its role in prosecuting those responsible for torture following 9/11. It has fallen on civil society to take up the charge.

Oct 7, 2015 / John Knefel

How Art Therapy Is Being Used to Help Syrian Children in Lebanon

How Art Therapy Is Being Used to Help Syrian Children in Lebanon How Art Therapy Is Being Used to Help Syrian Children in Lebanon

Ninety-five thousand Syrian children in Lebanon have been traumatized by the conflict—can painting help them?

Aug 5, 2015 / John Knefel

Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani?

Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani? Did the NYPD Entrap Ahmed Ferhani?

The government says he is a terrorist. But his conversations with undercover police tell a different story.

Mar 5, 2013 / Feature / John Knefel

At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along

At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along At Guantánamo, the Government Is Still Making Up the Law as It Goes Along

Regardless of who wins on November 6, there are no signs that either Romney or Obama will act to dismantle the lawless military commissions created after 9/11.

Oct 31, 2012 / John Knefel

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