Video: Julian Assange speaks from the balcony

Posted on August 20, 2012 by kwilder

Thanks to Rose for posting this on FB: (excerpt from) RT.com Click above for video Julian Assange has made his first public appearance in the two months since he took refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. He thanked the hundreds of people gathered outside the embassy for their support, claiming it was their resolve […]

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Wikileaks is serious stuff: England threatens Ecuadorean Embassy over Julian Assange

Posted on August 16, 2012 by kwilder

When you consider the intensity with which England is hunting down Julian Assange — on behalf of Sweden, over alleged sexual crimes that have not even created formal charges yet* — you start to realize that something is up. Julian Assange needs the protection of a country which won’t hand him over the the US, […]

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Wikileaks/Julain Assange update: Assange still in Ecuadorian Embassy in London

Posted on July 8, 2012 by kwilder

Review of what’s happening: Julian Assange, an Australian citizen and a key player in the Wikileaks project, helped to publish previously confidential e-mails that embarrassed the United States military. While Assange was at the focus of political controversy, two women accused him sexual crimes, for which Sweden says he must answer. Assange, appearing suspicious of […]

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Marcelo Lucero’s family will come to witness trial…

Posted on January 21, 2009 by iwilder

KW: This is very good news. The immigrant support community thinks it is important that Marcelo Lucero’s mother is able to attend the trials, and speak on behalf of her lost child… (excerpt from) Newsday Family of slain Ecuadorean man to attend trials by Bart Jones The family of Marcelo Lucero said Wednesday they have […]

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Lesson in issue work: Hate Crime Circus

Posted on December 5, 2008 by iwilder

KW: With the murder of Marcelo Lucero, a man from Ecuador, in Patchogue, there are many activists and groups– including non-profits, religious groups and elected officials on every side of the political spectrum–who want to use this tragedy as a teachable moment. It is very difficult sometimes to sort out people’s intent. And, we must […]

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Updates on Lucero murder: Attackers face more charges/Billy O’Reilly defends Steve Levy

Posted on November 20, 2008 by iwilder

If you would like the latest updates and commentary on the murder of Marcelo Lucero and information on vigils and rallies, please consider checking in at www.longislandwins.com. It is difficult for us to keep up with the folks over there, and they are well-studied on the surrounding issues. Below are links to two important updates […]

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