There’s Something Happening Here

In There’s Something Happening Here, David Cunningham expertly delves into the controversial FBI counterintelligence programs (COINTELPROs) that targeted suspected communists, civil rights leaders, black power activists, and antiwar protestors during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s. Published in 2005, this compelling 382-page paperback examines the implications of these operations and poses critical questions about the FBI's enduring approach to restricting citizens' rights to engage in legitimate political dissent. Cunningham invites readers to reflect on whether these tactics were mere anomalies in the agency's history or indicative of a broader, systemic effort to stifle progressive movements. Ideal for those interested in U.S. history, civil rights, and governmental policies, this book provides a thought-provoking analysis of a dark chapter in American political history.