Prosecuting journalists’ sources as spies under the Espionage Act chills news-gathering and hurts the public interest, press-freedom advocates warn.
Drone Whistleblower Daniel Hale’s Guilty Plea
Tag: Espionage Act
JOHN KIRIAKOU: Biden & Hope for Whistleblowers
I’m thinking in particular about Darin Jones. And something a friend said about the president elect back in 2017 has stuck in my mind.
Proposed Reform to US Espionage Act Would Create Public Interest Defense
Defendants would be able to testify about their reason for engaging in the prohibited conduct, Kevin Gosztola reports.
What Kamala Harris Really Thinks of WikiLeaks
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris wants a “bright” line separating WikiLeaks from big media, but there is only a political one, says Joe Lauria.
Belmarsh Prisoners Show Duty to Civil Disobedience
This is a trial of the First Amendment as a foundation of our society and it calls for popular participation, writes Nozomi Hayase.
EDITORIAL: Don’t Railroad Julian Assange to Virginia
The WikiLeaks legal team has a strong case to throw out Assange’s extradition request after the government that wants him extradited got hold of surveillance video of his privileged attorney-client conversations.
Judge Denies Assange Extension on Extradition Hearing
A judge at a hearing in London has denied the WikiLeaks’ publisher more time to prepare his defense, while a group of Australian politicians coalesce around a demand to return Julian Assange home.
New Fears for Julian Assange
Legendary journalist John Pilger has been to see Assange in Belmarsh Prison in London and his report is not encouraging.
Professional Assange Smearers Finally Realize His Fate Is Tied To Theirs
Rachel effing Maddow, the Queen Mother of all tinfoil pussyhat-wearing Russiagate insanity is suddenly supporting Julian Assange after his Espionage Act indictment, as Caitlin Johnstone explains.
Assange Espionage Act Indictment: Watch 31st Vigil
Watch the replay of a webcast discussion about Julian Assange’s indictment under the Espionage Act and the grave implications for the future of American journalism.