Author Bios

Kirk Wiebe is a retired National Security Agency senior analyst and recipient of that Agency's second highest award – the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. As an employee of NSA, …

Mark Faulk is a lifelong political/social activist, journalist, filmmaker and author. Research from Faulk’s bestselling book, The Naked Truth: Investing in the Stock Play of a Lifetime was integral in …

Rob Lorei is WMNF's news and public affairs director.

Vijay Kolinjivadi, PhD, is a researcher of the Ecological Economics research group at McGill University.

Cheyenna Layne Weber is a West Virginia native hailing from both Roane County and Charleston. She's an economic justice organizer and writer living in New York City. Learn more …

Ben Barker is a writer, activist, and farmer from West Bend, WI. He is currently writing a book about toxic qualities of radical subcultures and the need to build …

Dr. Zakk Flash is an anarchist political writer, radical community activist and editor of the Central Oklahoma Black/Red Alliance (COBRA).

John Frank is a contributor to The News & Observer.

Caitlin Owens is a contributor to The News & Observer.

Defending Dissent Foundation’s mission is to protect and advance the right to dissent in the United States. Website: https://www.defendingdissent.org/now/