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Occupy Oakland Livestream
November 29, 2011Senators Demand the Military Lock Up American Citizens in a “Battlefield” They Define as Being Right Outside Your Window
November 27, 2011
America home of the free don't tread on me!
November 27, 2011America home of the free don’t tread on me! Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Maui, Occupy everywhere now !
The shocking truth about the crackdown on Occupy
This is what Civil War looks like in America today
Protesters arrested at Quantico @washingtonpost
March 20, 2011
Protesters arrested at Quantico @washingtonpost as rally for alleged WikiLeaks source turns tense
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As many as 30 protesters were arrested near Quantico Marine Corps Base on Sunday while calling for the release of Bradley Manning, the Army private accused of sharing a large cache of classified military intelligence with the Web site WikiLeaks.
War declared on Libya, any oil ?
March 19, 2011War in Libya declared, Is there oil in Libya ?
CNN has plenty of news coverage on the air strikes ongoing in Libya today.
Just for your information I thought some of you may wish to know about oil reserves in Libya, not that it might be a reason for the invasion
Courage to Resist – How to donate to Bradley Manning's defense
December 17, 2010
1,454 individuals have donated a total $98,358! Another 111 supporters have given $11,953 directly to Bradley’s legal trust account. (Updated: 5pm PST Dec. 13, 2010)
Bradley Manning’s total legal defense will cost about $100,000. We have transferred $62,000 towards that expense so far, are in the process making additional transfers, and are committed to funding the total needed. The defense fund also supports international public outreach and activities.
Bradley Manning defense fund (tax-deductible donations)
The Bradley Manning defense fund is hosted by Courage to Resist in collaboration with the Bradley Manning Support Network. About 50% of each donation is currently allocated to legal defense expenses, 35% towards public education and support activities, and 15% to direct admin expenses and credit card fees. For more information, check out the defense fund FAQ.
Donate online
(https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=38591)Or, send checks payable “Courage to Resist” to: Courage to Resist, 484 Lake Park Ave #41, Oakland CA 94610. Please note “Manning defense” on the check’s memo line.
Bradley Manning IOLTA legal trust account
(NOT tax-deductible)The Bradley Manning IOLTA legal trust account is managed by attorney David Coombs under regulation of the Massachusetts IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) Program, and the American Bar Association. All proceeds, after online credit card transaction fees if applicable, will offset Bradley’s legal expenses. Any funds remaining in the trust account at resolution of the legal case will become Bradley’s with interest.
Donate online
(https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=37428)Or, send check payable “IOLTA / Manning” to: Courage to Resist, 484 Lake Park Ave #41, Oakland CA 94610
Checks received will be deposited to: Bank of America, Massachusetts IOLTA Trust Account, Account: 0046-2853-2833.
Contributions via PayPal will be used in support of the “Stand with Brad” public statement and petition (standwithbrad.org). These contributions are not tax-deductible.
Columbia j-school staff: WikiLeaks prosecution ‘will set a dangerous precedent’
December 14, 2010
by Jim Romenesko Published Dec. 14, 2010 1:11 pm Updated Dec. 14, 2010 1:24 pm
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Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism faculty and officers tell President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder that “while we hold varying opinions of Wikileaks’ methods and decisions, we all believe that in publishing diplomatic cables Wikileaks is engaging in journalistic activity protected by the First Amendment” and that “as a historical matter, government overreaction to publication of leaked material in the press has always been more damaging to American democracy than the leaks themselves.”
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Attorney General Eric Holder
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
December 13, 2010
Dear Mr. President and General Holder:
As faculty members and officers of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, we are concerned by recent reports that the Department of Justice is considering criminal charges against Julian Assange or others associated with Wikileaks.
Journalists have a responsibility to exercise careful news judgment when classified documents are involved, including assessing whether a document is legitimately confidential and whether there may be harm from its publication.
But while we hold varying opinions of Wikileaks’ methods and decisions, we all believe that in publishing diplomatic cables Wikileaks is engaging in journalistic activity protected by the First Amendment. Any prosecution of Wikileaks’ staff for receiving, possessing or publishing classified materials will set a dangerous precedent for reporters in any publication or medium, potentially chilling investigative journalism and other First Amendment-protected activity.
As a historical matter, government overreaction to publication of leaked material in the press has always been more damaging to American democracy than the leaks themselves.
The U.S. and the First Amendment continue to set a world standard for freedom of the press, encouraging journalists in many nations to take significant risks on behalf of transparency. Prosecution in the Wikileaks case would greatly damage American standing in free-press debates worldwide and would dishearten those journalists looking to this nation for inspiration.
We urge you to pursue a course of prudent restraint in the Wikileaks matter.
Please note this letter reflects our individual views, not a position of Columbia University or the Journalism School.
Respectfully,
Emily Bell, Professor of Professional Practice; Director, Tow Center for Digital Journalism
Helen Benedict, Professor
Sheila Coronel, Toni Stabile Professor of Professional Practice in Investigative;
Director, Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism
June Cross, Associate Professor of Journalism
John Dinges, Godfrey Lowell Cabot Professor of Journalism
Joshua Friedman, Director, Maria Moors Cabot Prize for Journalism in the Americas
Todd Gitlin, Professor; Chair, Ph.D. Program
Ari Goldman, Professor
LynNell Hancock, Professor; Director, Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship
Marguerite Holloway, Assistant Professor; Director, Science and Environmental Journalism
David Klatell, Professor of Professional Practice; Chair, International Studies
Nicolas Lemann, Dean; Henry R. Luce Professor
Dale Maharidge, Associate Professor
Arlene Morgan, Associate Dean, Prizes and Programs
Victor S. Navasky, George T. Delacorte Professor in Magazine Journalism; Director,
Delacorte Center for Magazine Journalism; Chair, Columbia Journalism Review
Michael Schudson, Professor
Bruce Shapiro, Executive Director, Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
Alisa Solomon, Associate Professor; Director, Arts Concentration, M.A. Program
Paula Span, Adjunct Professor
Duy Linh Tu, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice; Coordinator, Digital Media Program
WikiRebels – The Documentary (1/4)
December 12, 2010Must see documentary
Julian Assange – Who Will Be TIME's 2010 Person of the Year? – TIME
December 6, 2010
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