The US Government’s Plot to Murder Julian Assange The US Government’s Plot to Murder Julian Assange
While dictators kill troublesome journalists with guns and missiles, democracies can afford to be more patient. But the end result is the same.
Mar 21, 2024 / Charles Glass
Aren't the Children of Gaza Worth Saving? Aren't the Children of Gaza Worth Saving?
If our answer is yes, then we have to stop sending Israel the weapons that kill them.
Feb 21, 2024 / Charles Glass
A Visit to Belmarsh Prison, Where Julian Assange Awaits His Final Appeal Against Extradition to the US A Visit to Belmarsh Prison, Where Julian Assange Awaits His Final Appeal Against Extradition to the US
The Wikileaks founder says he fears his own imprisonment, US government surveillance, and restrictions on the group’s funding have effectively scared off potential whistleblowers....
Jan 2, 2024 / Charles Glass
Ruling Assange Can’t Be Extradited Is an Indictment of US Prisons Ruling Assange Can’t Be Extradited Is an Indictment of US Prisons
But the British court judgment, which is likely to be appealed, also delivers a body blow to freedom of speech.
Jan 5, 2021 / Charles Glass
If Assange’s Fate Were Up To a Jury, He, Too, Might Have Walked Free If Assange’s Fate Were Up To a Jury, He, Too, Might Have Walked Free
Like William Penn and John Peter Zenger, the Wikileaks founder is fighting for our freedom.
Dec 21, 2020 / Charles Glass
Free Julian Assange! Free Julian Assange!
By depriving the WikiLeaks founder of his freedom, US and Britain prosecutors are intimidating journalists—and abetting torturers, war criminals, and kleptocrats everywhere.
Feb 26, 2020 / Charles Glass
With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss
Lebanon needs change. The people demand it and even some of the leaders know it. But US involvement threatens that possibility.
Nov 27, 2019 / Charles Glass
Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again. Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again.
The conflict, having long since fallen into the hands of foreigners, is flying along on its second wind.
Mar 15, 2018 / Feature / Charles Glass
Time for Outrage! Time for Outrage!
On the American publication of Stéphane Hessel’s Indignez-vous!
Feb 16, 2011 / Feature / Charles Glass
Under Siege: On Emma Williams Under Siege: On Emma Williams
A poignant memoir about life in the occupied territories during the second intifada.
Jan 28, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Charles Glass