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For some reason HN turned against WikiLeaks over the past few years, but this kind of thing is why Wikileaks is a good idea. Governments should not have the option of forcing journalists to do anything.

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I’d describe it the opposite way. The lesson learned from Wikileaks was two-fold: use digital tools well, but be aware there’s always a physical pressure point. Wikileaks became more whacky after JA was tethered to an embassy. Similarly, in this case, the potential problem is fines for the reporters working with the material, not the chance that it could disappear.

Most journalistic outfits would have completely folded long before they reached the level of pressure that Assange has been dealing with for years now.

That's the point... when journalists upset governments, ugly things happen. The last person we should be blaming is Assange!

For some reason, reason being it turned into a Russian propaganda outlet.

And disseminating anti-semitic propaganda on their Twitter account.

It's not clear who posted that and it's a small blip in the overall stellar reputation of WL's journalism.

Still not seeing any evidence for this. WL would surely publish any high quality leaked info on Russia or on any US politicians regardless of party or stance on Russia.

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