As is clear from the memoir of one of his attorneys, Michael Ratner, the ends have always justified the means for those demanding the WikiLeaks‘ publisher’s global persecution.
Chris Hedges: The Empire is Not Done with Julian Assange
WATCH: CN Live! New Episode—‘Judgement Day’
Watch the replay of CN Live! webcast after Judge Vanessa Baraitser “discharged” Assange and blocked his extradition on humanitarian grounds, while agreeing with the U.S. on nearly every point, criminalizing journalism.
American Empire, Assange extradition, Commentary, Legal, Militarism, Secrecy, U.S., United Kingdon, WikiLeaks
Assange Extradition Ruling Is a Relief, But it Isn’t Justice
Caitlin Johnstone says the judge supported virtually every U.S. prosecutorial argument, no matter how absurd and Orwellian.
Afghanistan, American Empire, Assange extradition, Commentary, Foreign Policy, Intelligence, Iraq, Legal, Militarism, Torture, U.S.
The Extradition of Assange Would Threaten Society
Information that is freed becomes more than just facts, writes Nozomi Hayase. It becomes a story trembling with urgency for people to remember their inherent obligations to one another.
US Spying on Assange in Embassy May Weigh on Judgement
Sept.’s extradition hearing heard testimony of US spying on Julian Assange at the Ecuador Embassy, normally grounds to toss the case. The judge will have to consider the U.S. misconduct. Here’s our report from that dramatic day of testimony.
American Empire, Assange extradition, Censorship, Climate Change, Commentary, Foreign Policy, Legal, Media, Militarism, Propaganda, U.S., United Kingdon
What’s At Stake in the Assange Decision
Imperial narrative managers have been toiling for years to frame this persecution as something other than what it is, writes Caitlin Johnstone.
What Would Happen if There Is a Split Decision in the Assange Case?
What would happen if Magistrate Vanessa Baraitser renders a split decision on the Julian Assange extradition case on Monday?, asks Alexander Mercouris.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Legal Teams Likely Informed Already of Judge’s Decision
According to usual practice, both the prosecution & defense have most likely been informed of the judge’s decision on Julian Assange’s extradition case, though normal procedure is to not yet inform the defendant or his family, writes Alexander Mercouris.
CN Coverage of Assange Judgement Day on Monday
Consortium News plans wall-to-wall coverage of Judge Vanessa Baraitser’s decision on the U.S. request to extradite Julian Assange, before, during and after Monday’s court date.
The Time Julian Assange Packed the Sydney Opera House and Conquered a 7-Second Delay
Julian Assange will be back in a glass cage Monday to learn his fate, pending appeal. Nine years ago he packed numerous venues, including the Sydney Opera House on Sept. 30, 2011. CN Live! producer Cathy Vogan was there.
WATCH: Assange & Pilger in Debate on ‘Propaganda, Facts and Fake News,’ Dec. 2, 2017
With Judgement Day in Julian Assange’s extradition case coming Monday, we look back at the 2017 Holberg Debate with Assange, John Pilger and Jonathan Heawood, discussing the presence of propaganda in news and social media.
Happy New Year From Consortium News
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Maurizi Tells Chaos Computer Club Assange Must Be Saved
The following is a speech delivered by Italian journalist Stefania Maurizi to the Chaos Computer Club Congress on Tuesday.
Column, Commentary, France, Lebanon, Middle East, Propaganda, United Kingdon, Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
THE ANGRY ARAB: British Plots in Lebanon
A slew of newly leaked documents sheds light on British intrigues in the Levant, writes As`ad AbuKhalil.
Did UK’s Secret Libya Policy Contribute to Manchester Terror?
There is no point in the U.K. inquiry unless it asks difficult questions the British establishment would rather avoid, writes Peter Oborne.
The ICC’s Indefensible Decision on Alleged UK War Crimes in Iraq
The International Criminal Court’s detailed report on alleged UK war crimes in Iraq is shocking, but what is truly shocking is the appalling picture that clearly emerges of the attitudes of the ICC towards a Western power, writes Craig Murray.
Biden Administration, Commentary, Foreign Policy, Intelligence, Middle East, Militarism, Obama Administration, Secrecy, Torture, U.S., War Crimes
The Trouble With Avril Haines for Intelligence
Biden’s nominee is a drone assassin who played a key role in covering up the U.S. torture program, write Medea Benjamin and Marcy Winograd.
Afghanistan, Biden Administration, Column, Commentary, Election 2020, Foreign Policy, Intelligence, Iraq, Militarism, Obama Administration, Pentagon, Torture, U.S.
JOHN KIRIAKOU: The Dark Past of Biden’s Nominee for National Intelligence Director
There were three controversial areas where Avril Haines made a name for herself and for which she should have to answer in a confirmation hearing.
American Empire, China, Column, Foreign Policy, International, Iran, Middle East, Mike Pompeo, Militarism, Trump Administration, United Nations
PATRICK LAWRENCE: Trump’s Foreign Policy Explained
Trump arrived in Washington as a New York property man unfamiliar with the permanent DC establishment, but determined to make deals where others dare not go. Chaos was the result.
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Consortium News in the Post-Bob Parry Era
CN has new editors, new writers, a new layout and a new webcast—but the same principles of its founding editor.