Mona Ali Khalil says Austrian authorities have moved quickly to contain the virus and extend free services to everyone, including refugees and migrant workers.
PATRICK LAWRENCE: Our Post-Pandemic Future
Will human civilization simply resume course or will we recognize the need for numerous far-reaching reforms?
COVID-19: Fallout From a Navy Captain’s Heroism: The Possible Emergence of a New Idea of ‘National Security’
The conflict between the Navy high command, a captain and his threatened crew could underscore a new meaning of national security after the pandemic runs its course, says Gareth Porter.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Spread of Coronavirus in Belmarsh Prison Brings Death Sentence to Free Speech
With the British state’s failure to provide basic medical care and safety to inmates, and its often punitive and cruel policies, the disease of disdain for human life and rule of law has now become pandemic, writes Nozomi Hayase.
Assange Partner Speaks Out After Threat from Judge
Julian Assange’s partner and the mother of his two children has spoken out in a video released by WikiLeaks after Judge Vanessa Baraitser threatened to make her name public.
WATCH: Dan Ellsberg, Chris Hedges, Marjorie Cohn & Aaron Mate on the First Anniversary of Assange’s Arrest
Watch the replay of a discussion about the case of Julian Assange one year after his arrest with Dan Ellsberg, Chris Hedges, Marjorie Cohn & Aaron Mate.
WATCH: First Anniversary of Assange’s Arrest Online Event
A year ago today Julian Assange was dragged out of Ecuador’s London Embassy & thrust into Belmarsh prison where he remains pending a U.S. extradition request. Watch an online discussion here with Kristinn Hrafnsson, Craig Murray, & other guests.
Britain, Commentary, Ecuador, Intelligence, International, Iraq, Legal, Media, Secrecy, Sweden, U.S., WikiLeaks
RAY McGOVERN: What if Ignored Covid-19 Warnings Had Been Leaked to WikiLeaks?
Julian Assange was arrested one year ago on Saturday and sent to Belmarsh Prison where he still languishes, a symbol of the Empire’s oppression.
COVID-19: Coronavirus and Civilization
Lockdowns reveal helplessness rather than power. While in a crisis some will take advantage of disaster, it makes no sense that dominant economic powers sought this crisis for some mysterious benefit to themselves, says Diana Johnstone.
COVID-19: European Unity and the Case of Italy
All of Europe would benefit from an injection of cheap capital into its interconnected economy, writes Attilio Moro.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Assange Not Sick With Covid-19, But Says Many in Belmarsh Are
In a phone conversation with Vaughan Smith, Julian Assange, apparently uninfected, says the virus is “ripping through” Belmarsh prison and that he spends 30 minutes a day in a crowded prison yard.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Julian & Lockdown Injustice
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser has insisted throughout the process that the WikiLeaks publisher be caged and monitored, writes Binoy Kampmark.
JOHN PILGER: Freedom From Fear
T.J. Coles interviews the world-renowned journalist and filmmaker, John Pilger, about the coronavirus crisis in the context of propaganda, imperialism, and human rights.
Commentary, COVID-19, Intelligence, International, Legal, Trump Administration, United Kingdon, WikiLeaks
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: The Deadly Vanessa Baraitser
Even before Covid-19 began sweeping through Belmarsh Prison, Craig Murray thought the British government was seeking Assange’s death in jail. Now he finds the evidence overwhelming.
COVID-19: Devastated Saudi Royal Family Seeks to End Yemen War
5th UPDATE: At least 150 members of the Saudi royal family have been infected and as a result Riyadh is seeking to end its five-year disastrous assault on Yemen.
Climate Change, Column, Commentary, COVID-19, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
LEE CAMP: Four Reasons the Ruling Elite Love This Crisis
While monumental shocks currently pound citizens around the world, an orgiastic festival of exploitation is underway.
Advanced Technologies, Commentary, COVID-19, International, Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
COVID-19: Fighting Recession: Public Investment, Not Debt
It’s time to stop pretending that we can’t create money, says Andrew Spannaus. It already happens, just not in a way that helps the majority of citizens.
PEPE ESCOBAR: Who Profits from the Pandemic?
Pepe Escobar looks at a frightening future that might follow the already terrifying Covid-19 global outbreak.
Commentary, COVID-19, Trump Administration, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
COVID-19: Wall Street Wins Again
Nomi Prins writes about bailouts in the time of the coronavirus.
COVID-19: Across Globe, Domestic Violence Rises as Virus Rages
A note dropped in a grocery bag could be a lifeline for a woman trapped with an abusive partner, reports Barbara Crossette.