reflections on politics, publishing, and power
In 2011, on a bright, cold day in May, whilst enduring house arrest on a resplendent Norfolk estate that nonetheless constituted a jail of sorts, Julian Assange reflected on the…
Wikileaks is a noble endeavour regardless of opinion on Assange
Noam Chomsky perfectly summarised the liberal media thusly: The media are a corporate monopoly. These are days of vast conspiracy against humanity by the invisible empire, in which tight control…
a win for journalistic freedom but a huge loss for survivors
Content warning: this article discusses rape and sexual assault in detail. Reader discretion is advised. On Tuesday 25 June, we learned UK authorities had released Julian Assange from Belmarsh Prison on…
US/UK Atlanticism stooges. Just ask Assange.
This archaic method of British democracy — soon to be disowned by the Tories in opposition when they realise proportional representation will award them enough MPs to fill at least…
Assange is free – but the price it came with was heavy
UK authorities, at the behest of the US, have released Julian Assange from Belmarsh prison. But that freedom comes at a price. To secure his release, the US forced Australian…
Assange MAY not be extradited but case rests on US death penalty
The UK High Court has ruled that jailed publisher Julian Assange MAY be able to stop his extradition to the US – but only if judges think any assurances given…
Royal Courts of Justice occupied by activists over protest trials
On Wednesday 21 February, over 100 people gathered within the central hall at the Royal Courts of Justice, London, to hold a series of peaceful People’s Assemblies or ‘Citizens Juries’,…
Court of Appeal set to rule on government protester crackdown
On 21 February at the Royal Courts of Justice, London, on the application of the Attorney General, the Court of Appeal will consider whether to remove the last remaining legal…
to stay silent is to be on history’s wrong side
Next week, jailed journalist Julian Assange will have an appeal hearing in London. It could be the last attempt to stop him being sent to the US, where he faces…