Payback Time for MasterCard in WikiLeaks Cyber-Clash

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2010 A group of hackers organized under the familiar moniker of Anonymous (remember those anti-Scientology demonstrations?) has registered its collective disapproval of MasterCard and the Swedish prosecution authority for participating in the censure of WikiLeaks and founder Julian Assange by, fittingly, compromising the functionality of their websites. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

From Jefferson to Assange

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Dec 8, 2010 It is outrageous for any journalist, or respecter of what every American president has claimed is our inalienable, God-given right to a free press, not to join in Assange’s defense . Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Julian Assange Denied Bail, Stays in Gaol

Staff / Truthdig Dec 8, 2010 The WikiLeaks founder has been denied bail on the grounds that his ties to the community are weak and he has the means to flee the U.K. Assange, who was arrested Monday by appointment in London, is wanted for questioning in Sweden related to sexual assault allegations that he categorically denies. (See correction inside: Assange has not yet been formally charged.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gates: Assange’s Arrest Is ‘Good News’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 8, 2010 One would imagine that certain figures in the U.S. military and government, such as Defense Secretary Robert Gates here, might not be heartbroken over the news of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's arrest -- and one would be right. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Julian Assange Has a Backup Plan

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2010 When asked what would happen if he was "taken out," either physically or technically, WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange said in an online chat that more than 100,000 people have encrypted copies of leaked material and "if something happens to us, the key parts will be released automatically." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

WikiLeaks

Pavel Constantin, Cagle Cartoons, Romania Dec 7, 2010 Dig deeper

Global Stature

Nate Beeler, Cagle Cartoons, The Washington Examiner Dec 7, 2010 Dig deeper

World According to WikiLeaks

Taylor Jones, Cagle Cartoons, Politicalcartoons.com Dec 7, 2010 Dig deeper

Sweden’s Top Court Pushes for Assange’s Arrest

Staff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2010 Julian Assange is a wanted man. Sweden's Supreme Court is the latest on the list of concerned parties around the globe to go after the WikiLeaks founder, giving an extant arrest warrant a boost on Thursday for rape charges stemming from last summer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

WikiLeak This Ear

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2010 Today on the list: The GOP vs. Sarah Palin, what Google charges for government surveillance, and WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange's political philosophy explained. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wanted

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‘Daily Show’: The Informant!

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2010 The WikiLeaks diplomatic drama has caused the collective twisting of multiple pairs of knickers in the highly interconnected international diplomacy and espionage circles, and of course, whatever vexes those in power is prime comedy material for the minds that bring you "The Daily Show." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )