Julian Assange's fate hangs in the balance. His legal team is making a final appeal to UK courts against his extradition to the US, where he could face 175 years in prison.
Prosecuting Assange under the Espionage Act would set a dangerous precedent - no journalist has ever been convicted under this law. His extradition risks criminalizing journalism that exposes government secrets in the public interest.
Advocates across the globe continue to urge UK authorities to block his extradition and for the US DOJ to drop the politically motivated charges. Assange helped uncover war crimes and corruption through WikiLeaks publications. He should be thanked, not imprisoned.
Stand up for press freedom. Call on the UK to #FreeAssangeNOW.
Prosecuting Assange under the Espionage Act would set a dangerous precedent - no journalist has ever been convicted under this law. His extradition risks criminalizing journalism that exposes government secrets in the public interest.
Advocates across the globe continue to urge UK authorities to block his extradition and for the US DOJ to drop the politically motivated charges. Assange helped uncover war crimes and corruption through WikiLeaks publications. He should be thanked, not imprisoned.
Stand up for press freedom. Call on the UK to #FreeAssangeNOW.
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#PeoplesHistory | Today, we honor the legendary fighter for liberation, Frederick Douglass. After escaping slavery, Douglass became a leading voice for abolition and civil rights.
His brilliant oratory and writings spoke truth to power, advancing Black liberation, women's equality and more. He was a tireless freedom fighter whose words continue to inspire generations.✊🏿
#FrederickDouglass #BlackHistoryMonth #Abolitionist
His brilliant oratory and writings spoke truth to power, advancing Black liberation, women's equality and more. He was a tireless freedom fighter whose words continue to inspire generations.✊🏿
#FrederickDouglass #BlackHistoryMonth #Abolitionist
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On the first day of Assange’s crucial hearing, his defense argues this is a politically motivated act by the US, violating the UK/US extradition treaty. Stay tuned as we continue covering this critical case for press freedom. #FreeAssangeNOW
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/21/assanges-last-stand/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/21/assanges-last-stand/
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Assange’s last stand : Peoples Dispatch
On the first day of Assange’s crucial hearing his defense highlighted the political nature of the US extradition attempt, which is a violation of the UK/US extradition treaty
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Irish MEP Mick Wallace talked about the bravery of #JulianAssange and the hypocrisy of Europe when defending press freedom and human rights.
#FreeAssangeNOW!
#FreeAssangeNOW!
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Today, on the anniversary of the publication of the Communist Manifesto, we celebrate #RedBooksDay!
Pay your homage to Marx and Engles, read a red book!
Pay your homage to Marx and Engles, read a red book!
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On the second and final day of the crucial appeal permission hearing for Julian Assange, the US repeated long-debunked and discredited theories and allegations.
The prosecution team led by Claire Dobbin and Joel Smith presented arguments that obfuscated facts and misrepresented both the prosecution against Assange and the nature of work done by WikiLeaks.
#FreeAssange #FreeAssangeNOW
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/22/us-obfuscates-and-misrepresents-on-second-day-of-assange-hearings/
The prosecution team led by Claire Dobbin and Joel Smith presented arguments that obfuscated facts and misrepresented both the prosecution against Assange and the nature of work done by WikiLeaks.
#FreeAssange #FreeAssangeNOW
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/22/us-obfuscates-and-misrepresents-on-second-day-of-assange-hearings/
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US obfuscates and misrepresents on second day of Assange hearings : Peoples Dispatch
The US government had repeated debunked theories against Assange before court and attempted to circumvent grave rights concerns raised by the defense
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Israel launched fresh airstrikes at several locations inside southern Lebanon targeting civilian areas. Similar airstrikes were carried out on Monday and Tuesday as well. The attacks provoked responses from Hezbollah.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/21/israel-escalates-attacks-on-southern-lebanon-hezbollah-strikes-back/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/21/israel-escalates-attacks-on-southern-lebanon-hezbollah-strikes-back/
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Israel escalates attacks on southern Lebanon, Hezbollah strikes back : Peoples Dispatch
Hezbollah has stated it will continue to support Palestinians in Gaza despite Israel intensifying attacks inside Lebanon and threatening large-scale destruction of life and property
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#PeoplesHistory | February 22 marks the anniversary of the 1943 execution of three young leaders of the anti-fascist White Rose resistance in Nazi Germany—Sophie Scholl, her brother Hans, and their friend Christoph Probst.
As students at the University of Munich, they helped anonymously distribute leaflets condemning Hitler's regime and calling for peaceful action against the government's atrocities. When caught distributing pamphlets on campus, the three were quickly tried and convicted of treason. The execution of the young students at the hands of the Nazis made them martyrs and symbols of moral courage in the face of violent, fascist authoritarianism.
As students at the University of Munich, they helped anonymously distribute leaflets condemning Hitler's regime and calling for peaceful action against the government's atrocities. When caught distributing pamphlets on campus, the three were quickly tried and convicted of treason. The execution of the young students at the hands of the Nazis made them martyrs and symbols of moral courage in the face of violent, fascist authoritarianism.
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February 21 marked 176 years since the publication of the Communist Manifesto, and socialists around the world marked the date by celebrating the Manifesto and all “Red Books” that shaped the world.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/22/176-years-since-the-communist-manifesto-was-published-socialists-around-the-world-celebrate-red-books-day/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/22/176-years-since-the-communist-manifesto-was-published-socialists-around-the-world-celebrate-red-books-day/
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176 years since the Communist Manifesto was published, socialists around the world celebrate “Red Books Day” : Peoples Dispatch
Socialists across the globe in countries such as India, Brazil, and the United States celebrate the Manifesto and all “Red Books” that shaped the world
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Biden is reportedly weighing executive action on immigration that could prevent those crossing the US border unlawfully from claiming asylum.
If enacted, the action would be similar to former President Donald Trump’s attempt to target asylum seekers in 2018, which was blocked by federal courts and denounced by Democrats at the time.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/23/biden-shows-signs-of-capitulating-to-conservatives-on-immigration-conservatives-dont-care/
If enacted, the action would be similar to former President Donald Trump’s attempt to target asylum seekers in 2018, which was blocked by federal courts and denounced by Democrats at the time.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/02/23/biden-shows-signs-of-capitulating-to-conservatives-on-immigration-conservatives-dont-care/
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Biden shows signs of capitulating to conservatives on immigration, conservatives don’t care : Peoples Dispatch
US President Joe Biden continues to deviate from his campaign promises of a more humane immigration policy
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#PeoplesHistory | On this day, we remember the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois, whose groundbreaking research and writing exposed the oppressive links between racism, economic exploitation, and imperialism.
Du Bois was a courageous activist for socialism, believing it was the only path to racial justice and true liberation for all people. His Marxist analysis and commitment to solidarity continues to inspire movements to this day.
Du Bois was a courageous activist for socialism, believing it was the only path to racial justice and true liberation for all people. His Marxist analysis and commitment to solidarity continues to inspire movements to this day.
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