Inkstick Media - 'They’ve told a judge that our reporting is, well, an existential threat.'

  • December 10, 2025
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Wednesday, Dec. 10: Taylor Barnes, military-industrial complex reporter, on her ongoing quest to get public records about subsidies Utah granted Northrop Grumman. Plus, Sundance news, Special Session at The People's House, radon dangers, and the Utah premiere of Earth's Greatest Enemy.

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Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • Dec. 11: Earth’s Greatest Enemy. Doors @ 7 PM, film @ 7:30 PM  at Kaysville Theatre, 21 N Main St, Kaysville. Followed by a Q&A with Director Abby Martin, who joins us by Zoom tonight. Earth’s Greatest Enemy uncovers a hidden, imperative conversation in the climate crisis — the U.S. Military. 

  • Jan. 11: Sundance Film Festival single tickets go on sale. Limited packages and passes on sale now. RadioACTive's Connor Estes updates us with the latest festival news, including the lineup of 97 feature films and episodic stories revealed yesterday.

Special Session Redux 

Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch, Zooms in to discuss last night's Special Session of the Utah Legislature, during which she reported the "Republican-controlled Legislature accuses judiciary of violating separation of powers while rally goers urge them to stop fighting and listen." 

McKellar covers Utah government as a senior reporter for Utah News Dispatch. She specializes in political reporting, covering the governor and the Utah Legislature, with expertise in beats including growth, housing and homelessness. Utah News Dispatch is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.


Report: Special Treatment Lines Defense Giant's Pockets in North Carolina.

Inkstick Media's Taylor Barnes, our favorite military-industrial complex reporter, is back with a new piece. One of the things she uncovered is that records show Raytheon was able to claim tax refunds for jobs it didn’t create and bypass public comment for new grants. Meanwhile, back in Utah, Barnes and Inkstick Media are also drawing attention from Northrup Grumman, which told them that releasing similar info could end the state of Utah’s entire program of state corporate subsidies.

  • SUBSCRIBE: Inkstick Media Military-Industrial America Substack: Northrop Grumman tells Utah judge "our reporting is, well, an existential threat." 

  • DONATE: Inkstick is dedicated to seeking insight into what has become a defining feature of modern existence: life amidst endless war. They are a Newsmatch partner, which means every dollar you donate now will be doubled. To support Barnes and Inkstick's independent coverage of the world’s largest nuclear weapons manufacturer, click here.

Utah’s Real Terror: The State’s Lack of Radon Regulations

Radon is the #2 cause of lung cancer, and 1 in 3 Homes in Utah have elevated radon levels. RadioACTive's Lara Jones talks with former state lawmaker Jake Anderreg about this natural gas you can’t smell, taste, or see.

  • RESOURCE: UtahRadon.org provides radon education and free testing kits. To order yours, click here. Test kits have been donated by Utah Radon Services. Tests are analyzed by an independent third-party lab

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