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Julian Assange
Finally Free, Assange Receives a Measure of Justice From the Council of Europe
In his first public statement since his release, Assange said, “I’m free today … because I pled guilty to journalism.”
Even the National Intelligence Director Admits Government Secrecy Is a Problem
Up to 90 percent of info is overclassified by the US. Whistleblowers alone can’t fix this systemic crisis of secrecy.
Assange Is Free, But the Fight to Protect Press Freedom Is Far From Over
While Assange regains his strength, it’s up to activists worldwide to continue the struggle for independent journalism.
Julian Assange Is Finally Free, But Let’s Not Forget the War Crimes He Exposed
Contrary to US government claims, WikiLeaks’s revelations actually saved lives — and drove demand for US accountability.
What’s the Future of Press Freedom Amid Assange’s Release and Gaza Genocide?
Australian journalist Antony Loewenstein discusses WikiLeaks’s legacy and the hypocrisy of Western mainstream media.
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Is Set to Be Freed Following Plea Deal
Assange will be sentenced to “time served” in a British prison, and is expected to return to his family in Australia.
In a Victory for Assange and First Amendment, UK Court Grants Right to Appeal
From the First Amendment to the European Convention on Human Rights, Assange’s defense relies on freedom of expression.
UK High Court Rules Julian Assange Can Appeal US Extradition
"If the Biden administration cares about press freedom, it must drop the Assange case,” said a press freedom advocate.
UK Court Gives Biden Chance to Dodge Assange Appeal by “Assuring” His Rights
The WikiLeaks publisher could be extradited if the US gives “satisfactory assurances” of rights and no death penalty.
Jeremy Corbyn Calls for Pressuring Biden to Drop All Charges Against Assange
“All of us that believe in democracy should now be standing alongside Julian,” the former UK Labor Party leader said.