Assange and WikiLeaks allowed us to see the inner workings of empire — the most important role of a press — and for this they became empire’s prey, writes Chris Hedges of Truthdig.
Category: Commentary
The Assange Arrest: You Have the Right to Remain Silent
The arrest of Julian Assange was an act of revenge by the U.S. government that strikes at the heart of journalism, writes Pepe Escobar.
Assange’s Lynch Mob Commenters in the NYT
JOHN PILGER: Assange Arrest a Warning from History
7 Years of Lies About Assange Won’t Stop Now
One of the few towering figures of our time was reduced to nothing more than a sex pest and scruffy bail-skipper, writes Jonathan Cook.
THE ANGRY ARAB: How Arabs Watch Israeli Elections
RAY McGOVERN: Unaccountable Media Faced with Dilemma in Next Phase of Deep State-gate
Russia-gate’s Successor Gambit
On the Pavement with Wikileaks
When Julian Assange does leave the embassy, it will be important to try to focus a hostile media on why it is Assange is actually wanted for extradition, Craig Murray comments.