Bonnie Raines

Join Bonnie Raines and Keith Forsyth, members of the Citizens Commission to Investigate the FBI, as they reveal their audacious mission against government surveillance. Bonnie shares her risky undercover work posing as a college student to monitor an FBI office, while Keith discusses the intricacies of lockpicking for their heist. They delve into the intense planning and emotional complexities of balancing activism with daily life. Their blend of humor and seriousness uncovers the fight for transparency and accountability during a tumultuous period in American history.

Bonnie and John Raines, anti-war activists and prominent figures in the 1970s civil rights movement, share their audacious tale of breaking into an FBI office to expose corruption. They reflect on the intense atmosphere of distrust and activism during the Vietnam War, highlighting the societal impact of their actions. The conversation also delves into the chilling effects of surveillance on dissenters and the moral dilemmas faced by those who challenged authority, intertwining personal stories with a critique of government power.