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Category: Secrecy
SCOTT RITTER: A Farewell to Truth
The F.B.I. agents did more than seize my personal electronics when they searched my home on Aug. 7, the author writes. They stole the truth.
Assange Is Free: Here’s What He’s Given Us
Contrary to U.S. government claims, WikiLeaks’ revelations actually saved lives — and drove demand for accountability from Washington, writes Marjorie Cohn.
Assange Agreed to Have Unpublished Material Destroyed
As part of his plea deal with the United States, Julian Assange agreed to order the destruction of any unpublished U.S. material in WikiLeaks possession.
UK Foreign Office Revolt Over Gaza
Hundreds of civil servants have written to David Cameron urging the government to publish its legal advice on whether its support to Israel breaches international law, writes Matt Benson, a former aid official.
Whistleblower David McBride to Be Sentenced
Australian whistleblower David McBride was back in court Monday for his sentencing hearing in a case in which his disclosures revealed Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.
How Britain Shields Israel From War Crime Charges
The U.K. government has repeatedly protected Israeli politicians, spies and soldiers from being arrested for war crimes when they visit Britain, John McEvoy and Phil Miller reveal.
Censored: Keir Starmer’s Emails About Israeli War Crimes Case
The Crown Prosecution Service won’t release files on how the Labour leader blocked a former Israeli official’s arrest over alleged war crimes in Gaza in 2008, John McEvoy reports.
Worthy & Unworthy Victims: Navalny & Lira
While Alexey Navalny’s death commanded 24-hour news coverage, Gonzalo Lira’s death in Ukraine was virtually ignored. Alan MacLeod on why one death apparently mattered so much more to U.S. corporate media.
Chris Hedges: Julian Assange’s Final Appeal
The WikiLeaks publisher will make his final appeal this week to the British courts. If he is extradited it is the death of investigations into the inner workings of power by the press.