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Great News: Introducing the “Whistleblowers Defense League”

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The U.S. government has a particular disdain for activists with computer chops, folks often times referred to as “hacktivists.”  This was put on full display for the entire world earlier this year when an overzealous and vindictive federal prosecutor’s witch hunt against prodigy Aaron Swartz drove him to suicide.  This same contemptuousness has also resulted in the recent trumped up charges against and, imprisonment of, Barrett Brown and Jeremy Hammond.

Well every action has a reaction and now California criminal defense attorney, Jay Leiderman, has started the Whistleblower Defense League.  We find out that:

IN DEFENSE OF JOURNALISTS, ACTIVISTS, WHISTLEBLOWERS

Washington DC— We have entered a dangerous time in America. The FBI and Department of Justice are using harassment and prosecution as a tool to chill and silence journalism, on-line activism and dissent.

 
“People are being subpoenaed, indicted and incarcerated for simply exploring the truth,” says co-founder Jay Leiderman.
 
The government has amended the constitution with fear.  In response, a nation-wide group of expert criminal defense attorneys have formed the Whistleblower Defense League to defend and encourage those willing to investigate and speak out against the corporate and political forces threatening our democracy.

“We stand with the courage our clients,” says co-founder Dennis Roberts. “We are the legal arm, the firewall, for those who place facts over propaganda.”

To Jay and all of the other attorneys involved in this important project: Thank You.  This is the definition of public service, and we need a lot more of it.

Learn more and find contact information here.

In Liberty,
Mike

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We Are Legion: The Story of Anonymous

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I watched this movie last night at the precipice of the end of the world and it blew my mind on so many levels.  I had no idea about the history of this movement or even any of the central players involved.  It’s sad what many of them have been put through just to send a message, but the good news is that it proves the establishment is scared.  It’s really an incredible documentary.  I waited until this evening to post so that it would go up when people might have the time to sit and watch.  I highly suggest you do.  If for the lulz if nothing else.  I’m glad these guys are on our side.  Enjoy.