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The Alternative Press Center (APC) is a non-profit collective dedicated to providing access to and increasing public awareness of the alternative press. Founded in 1969, it remains one of the oldest self-sustaining alternative media institutions in the United States. For more than a quarter of a century, the Alternative Press Index has been recognized as a leading guide to the alternative press in the United States and around the world.

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Wednesday, 29 December 2010

On WikiLeaks

"Shoot the messenger"
by Philippe Rivière

In setting up WikiLeaks, Julian Assange wanted to bring to light secret agreements between countries. That he succeeded is clear from the number of companies and governments who have tried to shut him down. Read analysis by Philippe Rivière.

Le Monde Diplomatique (Jan. 2011)
http://mondediplo.com/2011/01/02wikileaks More

Tuesday, 28 December 2010

Julian Assange, the Rosenbergs, the Espionage Act

"Julian Assange, My Parents and the Espionage Act of 1917"
by Robert Meeropol

Rumors are that the United States is preparing to indict Wikileaks leader Julian Assange for conspiring to violate the Espionage Act of 1917. Robert Meeropol discusses the constitutionality of this law.

Rosenberg Fund for Children (12/23/2010)
http://www.rfc.org/blog/article/855 More

Monday, 18 October 2010

NYT on Social Security/Colombia/Ecuador

Dean Baker on New York Times' take on Social Security. John Lindsay-Poland and Susana Pimiento on the meaning of Colombia's Supreme Court ruling about US military bases. Conn Hallinan on the coup attempt in Ecuador.More