The former British diplomat, who is going to prison for contempt of court, has published his last blog post until he is free in eight months.
Murray’s Last Words Before Prison
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Murray Jailing Latest Move to Stop Journalism
It may not be surprising that corporate journalists, keen to hold on to their jobs, are consenting through their silence to this all-out assault on journalism and free speech, with Craig Murray its latest victim, writes Jonathan Cook.
WATCH: CN Live! — ‘Doctors Warn Assange May Not Survive Appeal Process’
Doctors for Assange joined CN Live! to voice their concern that Julian Assange’s deteriorating health in prison threatens his very survival during the long appeals process set to begin later this year. Watch the replay.
A Conversation With Gore Vidal on the ‘E’ Word
Author Gore Vidal died nine years ago today. In May 2007, Joe Lauria sat down with Mr. Vidal to discuss empire. Here, published for the first time, is that interview with a great American writer.
Bill in Congress Would Curb Predatory Private Equity Destroying More Jobs
The Hufcor plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, was profitable before investors gobbled it up, writes Elisa McCartin. The “Stop Wall Street Looting Act” might put an end to such predatory practices.
Open Letter to Biden: Lift Trump Sanctions & ‘Let Cuba Live’
The more than 400 signatories include former heads of state, politicians, intellectuals, scientists, members of the clergy, artists, musicians and activists.
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Behind Obama’s Risky Shift on Taiwan
Richard C. Bush has helped preserve peace between Beijing and Taipei. But as Gareth Porter reports, he changed his position.
Chris Hedges: US Collective Suicide
The return of the Taliban to power will be one more signpost of the end of the American empire — and nobody will be held accountable.
Impunity for Killings in Service of the State
Anne Cadwallader reports on the U.K. government’s proposals to end prosecutions for killings during the conflict in Northern Ireland.