John Pilger: Afflicter of the Powerful
John Pilger died a year ago on Dec. 30, 2023. Better than just about anyone else, he used his prodigious talents to simply do his job as a reporter, writes Joe Lauria.
Journalism
The Selective Prosecution of Julian Assange
As the extradition hearing for Wikileaks Editor-in-Chief Julian Assange unfolds, it is increasingly clear that the prosecution of Assange fits into a pattern of governments selectively enforcing laws in order to punish those who provoke their ire.
Espionage Act Reform Bill Would Protect Whistleblowers and Journalists
Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Ro Khanna introduced a bill to reform the Espionage Act, the archaic piece of legislation used to prosecute Julian Assange and other whistleblowers.
Journalist Glenn Greenwald Charged With Cyber Crimes By Brazilian Government After Exposing Their Corruption
Glenn Greenwald has been charged with cybercrimes in Brazil after embarassing top Brazilian officials with his reporting.
War on Free Press Escalates Worldwide After Assange’s Espionage Act Indictment, As More Journalists Raided By Police for Reporting Classified Materials
Less than two months after the arrest of journalist Julian Assange, and two weeks after his indictment under the Espionage Act, emboldened governments have dispatched police after journalists who’ve challenged the state.
Assange Indictment: US Department of Justice Declares ‘War on Journalism’ (VIDEO)
This week, the US government declared war on the First Amendment after it filed an unprecedented indictment against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 17 new counts of violating the Espionage Read More…
Why Assange’s Extradition Must be Opposed at All Cost
The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange sets an extremely dangerous precedence for press freedom.
What is ‘Reputable’ News? YouTube Intends to Decide For You
YouTube will invest $25 million in funding “quality journalism” on its platform. The initiative aims to provide context and to promote ‘reputable’ sources, but it’s unclear as to what that entails.