Appearances

Book Talk and Signing Nov. 7th in DC

Join us at East City Bookshop for a book talk and signing with Melvin Goodman, former CIA division chief and US-Soviet relations expert.

Melvin Goodman will sign books after the event.

Podcast of Pratt Library Event: Writers LIVE

Listen to the podcast of my latest appearance on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30pm. Speaking at the Pratt Library, Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (LBPH). Writers LIVE: Melvin A. Goodman, Whistleblower at the CIA at the Pratt Library, Baltimore MD.
Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund.

Baltimore, Pratt Library Event: Tuesday October 24th, 6:30pm

http://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/writers_live_melvin_a_goodman_whistleblower_at_the_cia#.Wee461LbJ9A

An Interview with Melvin A. Goodman | Washington Independent Review of Books

“As I’ve said on many an occasion, you cannot have investigative journalism in this country if you continue to clamp down on whistleblowers.”

Recent News and Latest Book

Iran and the US Say Enough, Will Israel Go Along?

The emphasis now should be on a cease fire in Gaza; release of the hostages; a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza; and talks with Iran that could lead to diplomatic recognition.  

Meet the Newest Apologist for Israel: Rear Admiral John Kirby

Tuesday’s press conference highlighted the worst of the administration’s predictable defenses and apologies for Israel’s illegal and immoral military campaign against Palestinian civilians.  Once again, the worst of Kirby’s remarks were not referenced in the Washington Post and received an anodyne one-sentence summary in the New York Times.  I believe it is important to understand the meaning and implications of Kirby’s callous and callow remarks. 

Containing the National Security State

Containing the National Security State