TD Column

Until Julian Assange Is Pardoned, Press Freedom Remains at Risk

Stephen Rohde / Truthdig Jun 27, 2024 What is the constitutional fallout from the first conviction of a publisher under the Espionage Act of 1917? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Julian Assange Leaves Prison After Cutting Deal with U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2024 After 14 years without freedom of movement, the WikiLeaks founder leaves London on a $500,000 flight to avoid stepping on the U.S. mainland. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Activism

The Moral Power and Living Legacy of Daniel Ellsberg

Norman Solomon / TomDispatch Jun 10, 2024 The whistleblower’s combination of humanism and realism is still with us, one year after his death. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Hope Grows for Assange as Biden Considers Dropping Charges

Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Apr 11, 2024 This is the first signal that attitudes are shifting in Washington towards the Wikileaks founder regarding his extradition. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Opinion

Five Reasons Biden Should Drop Julian Assange’s Extradition

Bill Blum / The Progressive Apr 4, 2024 For starters, negotiating a plea deal would help shore up flagging support on the left. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Column

Assange Sent to ‘Purgatory’ by British High Court

Stephen Rohde / Truthdig Mar 26, 2024 He can be extradited if the U.S. gives “assurances” his First Amendment rights will be protected and he doesn’t face the death penalty. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Assange Lawyer Denies Report of Plea Deal

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Mar 21, 2024 "The United States is continuing…to seek his extradition," said an attorney for the jailed WikiLeaks journalist. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

TD Original

What’s Next for Julian Assange

Alexander Zaitchik / Truthdig Feb 22, 2024 The WikiLeaks founder will get a chance to appeal extradition if assurances aren't made. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Julian Assange’s High Stakes Appeal Begins

Staff / Truthdig Feb 19, 2024 The Wikileaks founder may be near the end of his long battle to avoid U.S. extradition. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Media

Australians: End the Persecution of Julian Assange

Robin Andersen / FAIR Oct 27, 2023 Aussie citizens and politicians alike have ramped up advocacy for the Wikileaks founder at a time when the mainstream media is largely silent. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Australian Delegation Advocates for Assange’s Release

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Sep 22, 2023 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Can Julian Assange Get a Plea Deal to Earn His Freedom?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 18, 2023 A plea deal might be possible, Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, hinted recently. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )