What Does Julian Assange’s Indictment Under the Espionage Act Mean for Journalism?
What goes for Assange may also go for any person who obtains or discloses classified information—even journalists.
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Why Trump Reversed Himself on WikiLeaks
Yesterday's indictment of Julian Assange had as much to do with the precedent of the Obama administration as Trump's anti-press zeal.
Twitter and WikiLeaks Greatly Helped Trump
New research finds Hillary Clinton faced far more criticism on social media than her opponent during the campaign's final two months.
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning Released From Prison
Manning had been serving a 35-year-sentence, the longest ever imposed for whistleblowing.
The Unexpected Release of Chelsea Manning
Four summers ago on a military base in Maryland, not far from the headquarters of the National Security…
The Stealth Trade Agreement That Could Super-Size Industrial Agriculture
The “finish line is in sight” for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would likely send a generation of forward-thinking agrarian reform straight down the drain.
A Tunisian Activist Describes How Manning’s Leaks Helped Topple a Dictator
Sami ben Gharbia was one of the first recipients of the "Cablegate" files.
WikiLeaks and the Future of Whistle-blowing
In the run-up to a debate on WikiLeaks, Julian Assange’s attorney discusses the uncomfortable relationship between the free flow of ideas and the inclination of governments to make everything a secret.
Social Media – The U.S. Government’s Conflicted Response
The U.S. government has an awkward relationship with social media, praising its use in Egypt and suing in its use for WikiLeaks.