WikiLeaks makes serious rent in government secrecy

With release of the Afghan War Diary, WikiLeaks has established new ground in the struggle between the public’s right-to-know and the government’s desire for secrecy, but it is hugely ironic that WikiLeaks itself operates in secrecy, refusing to release details on its modus operandi. -db New Scientist Editorial August 16, 2010 By David Cohen “QUICK, [...]

Wikileaks leaves whistle-blowers in the lurch

On June 12, Wikileaks’ submission page stopped working, so those wishing to submit documents are stymied. The outlet has not published a document in four months. -db Wired June 30, 2010 By Ryan Singel Would-be whistle-blowers hoping to leak documents to Wikileaks face a potentially frustrating surprise. Wikileaks’ submission process, which had been degraded for [...]

Government agency using subpoenas to obtain whistle blowers’ e-mails with reporters

The Security and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed documents from two whistle blowers including e-mails with reporters, a move that circumvents their usual policy of not subpoenaing reporters directly. -db The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press June 28, 2010 By Ellen Biltz At least one government agency is using subpoenas to target e-mail between [...]

Obama said to be tougher than Bush in prosecuting for leaks to the media

The Obama administration is vigorously investigating and prosecuting officials leaking information to the press including a veteran intelligence official who considers himself a loyal citizen and a whistle blower but now faces  federal charges for mishandling classified information. -db The New York Times June 11, 2010 By Scott Shane WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hired in 2001 [...]