Liberties
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John Pilger: The Betrayers of Julian Assange
I have known Julian Assange since I first interviewed him in London in 2010. I immediately liked his dry, dark sense of humour, often dispensed with an infectious giggle. He is a proud outsider: sharp and thoughtful. We have become friends, and I have sat in many courtrooms listening to the tribunes of the state… Continue reading
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A Conversation With Daniel Ellsberg: ‘Guilty Of Journalism’ Book Launch
Shadowproof and Project Censored present a conversation between Kevin Gosztola and Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg to mark the release of Kevin’s book, “Guilty of Journalism: The Political Case Against Julian Assange.” Continue reading
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🚨LAST CHANCE – DEADLINE TOMORROW 🚨
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 LAST CHANCE – DEADLINE TOMORROW Keeping this short and sweet – The Digital ID they are proposing is a slippery slippery slope as they are bringing it in on the basis that they can add any types of data that they want to in the future. Furthermore it will be very… Continue reading
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Stand up for press freedom!
February 23 is Student Press Freedom Day! The future of journalism and press freedom is in more danger than ever before. But the future generation of journalists and lawyers is ready to stand up to demand Assange’s release and the protection of journalists everywhere who speak truth to power. Sign up here to participate in Student Press… Continue reading
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Watch: Secret Power
I spoke at this meeting on Saturday and gave a broader overview than usual of the Assange case and its importance. I think it comes over fairly cogently, even though I was actually feeling pretty dizzy and faint. Continue reading
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Assange Extradition: The fight continues
We’re so grateful for your continued support of the Free Assange movement. Across the country, the calls to free Assange are getting louder, and people are listening. The fight continues! Continue reading
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Swedish Prosecutors Destroyed Assange Documents
Swedish prosecutors destroyed copies of email correspondence related to the extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, according to Italian journalist Stefania Maurizi. Continue reading
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Our right to dissent is under attack! It’s time to fight back!
The draconian Public Order Bill is due to enter its report stage in the House of Lords on Monday 30th January. The bill was already a vicious attack on our right to protest, but a new amendment has made it even worse. Last minute changes to the bill include loosening S12 and 14 of the… Continue reading
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PSL Statement – 50 years after Roe: Mass resistance the key in abortion struggle
The 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision is both a bitter reminder of the cruelty of the current right wing-dominated Supreme Court, and a moment to recommit ourselves to the fight for abortion rights. The right wing is moving aggressively to shred women’s rights, but they are opposed by the vast majority… Continue reading
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Statewatch: Join us in Brussels on 25 January at Privacy Camp 2023
In June 2022 EU policing agency Europol received substantial new powers. Legal changes mean the agency can now process data on entirely innocent people, more easily receive and transmit personal data from non-EU states, and is responsible for developing algorithms and other new technologies for police forces across the EU. Continue reading
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Stella Assange & Lee Camp: When Will Julian Be Freed?
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 — MintPress News Continue reading
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#FreeAssange 2022 Recap + Save the Date: World Press Freedom Day
Friday, 30 December 2022 — Assange Defense It’s been an eventful 2022, and you’ve helped us generate crucial momentum as we look ahead to big things in 2023 to help #FreeAssang We’ve got a rundown of 4 of the biggest positive developments of 2022. But first, an announcement… Continue reading
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Watch: Fighting for Julian’s Life!
Julian Assange’s father John Shipton joins Lee Camp to discuss his son’s condition, from his incarceration in London to the prospect of being extradited into the custody of the government he exposed and its Intelligence officers, who had planned to assassinate him. Continue reading
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Review of 2022: the year it became okay to jail protesters in Britain
It has not been a good year for our right to dissent. The vehemently resisted Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act came into force in the summer, while the government continues to push through its Public Order Bill, aimed at criminalising our right to protest even further. The National Security Bill also includes even more measures to restrict the… Continue reading
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Julian Assange Needs YOU to Write Letters to the Editor
Thursday, 15 December 2022 — Assange Defense You’ve noticed the momentum building, and now it’s time to add your voice. Over the past few weeks, #FreeAssange activists have grown our coalition and picked up important endorsements from press freedom groups and media outlets. Global leaders are saying “enough is enough.” Continue reading
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Dec. 10 #FreeAssange Events NATIONWIDE As Mainstream Momentum Grows!
Over the past few months, #FreeAssange activists have made huge strides. We have worked hard to grow our coalition and get press freedom groups and media outlets to speak out. Global leaders are saying “enough is enough.” We need to continue the pressure on Saturday, Dec. 10 for International Human Rights Day. Continue reading
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#FreeAssange MOMENTUM: NY Times letter, Lula and Albanese Speak Out, and Cryptome’s Founder Says, “Prosecute Me!”
It’s been a huge week for the #FreeAssange movement and you can feel the momentum building! On the heels of the open letter from major press outlets denouncing the U.S. government’s prosecution of Julian Assange, mainstream coverage of the case has spiked. Even comedy legend Jon Stewart joined in! Continue reading
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New Europol rules massively expand police powers and reduce rights protections
The new rules governing Europol, which came into force at the end of June, massively expand the tasks and powers of the EU’s policing agency whilst reducing external scrutiny of its data processing operations and rights protections for individuals, says a report published today by Statewatch. Continue reading
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Justice for the Bristol protesters!
Justice for the Bristol Protesters (JBP) is a group of parents, friends and supporters of those charged with riot and given harsh prison sentences as a result of being involved with the protest against the Police Crime and Sentencing Bill in Bristol on 21 March 2021. Most of these protesters are young people, who had… Continue reading
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The call heard around the world: Free Julian Assange Now!
On Saturday, October 8, thousands of people in the UK gathered for a massive act of solidarity with political prisoner and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Protestors formed a human chain around the Parliament in London to demand that the government cancel Assange’s looming extradition to the US, and for him to finally be freed. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 