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Sonic.net & CEO Dane Jasper Fought Secret WikiLeaks Court Order – “Dane vs Goliath”

October 10, 2011 By Jacob Andrews Leave a Comment

Dane Jasper Sonic.net CEO (Source: bohemian.com)

ISP Sonic.net & Dane Jasper fought secret WikiLeaks court order! In a “Dane vs. Goliath” twist of the WikiLeaks saga, the Wall Street journal today reported that California-based ISP Sonic.net, led by CEO Dane Jasper, has put up an expensive fight against a secret US court order aimed at the contacts of Jacob Appelbaum. The order sought to require the ISP Sonic.net to turn over the emails and contacts of WikiLeaks volunteer and noted internet technologist Jacob Appelbaum. While unsuccessful in their legal response, Sonic.net CEO Dane Jasper commented that their costly investment in protecting the privacy of Sonic.net customers was “the right thing to do.”

As WikiLeaks and Bradley Manning story unfolds, there are a tremendous number of smaller stories emerging which highlight important issues, raise key legal questions and will also find a place in the memory of society, culture and law. These powerful stories may in fact be just as interesting to Wikileaks movie and film fans as Julian Assange and WikiLeaks. The include politicians such as Birgitta Jonsdottir and the outspoken creatives including WikiLeaks Truck Driver Clark Stoeckley and “wikivisionist” Michael Parenti (aka @exiledsurfer). And now, as companies ranging from Twitter and Google to PayPal appear to be relatively compliant with regards to WikiLeaks-related court orders, we are beginning to see smaller organizations such as Sonic.net and their CEO Dane Jasper mount vigorous defenses against legal tactics they feel impede the rights of internet users and citizens. While they may be unsuccessful in the short term against such mammoth foes, these principles-based stands may help the courts and policy-makers address the overarching, longer term questions related to consumer internet rights and freedoms.

Filed Under: Businesses, Homepage Featured, Sonic.net & Dane Jasper, US Government, United States, Wikileaks Tagged With: Dane Jasper, Jacob Appelbaum, Secret Court Order, Sonic.net, US Government, Wall Street Journal

WikiLeaks, Mass Cable Dump & Crowdsourcing to Mine State Department Cable “Gems”

August 25, 2011 By Jacob Andrews 1 Comment

WikiLeaks, in concert with bold crowdsourcing tactics, has published thousands of cables in what is being called the “largest mass release” yet of US State Department Cables by the WikiLeaks organization founded by Julian Assange. This action was taken just after the development of a new Twitter account @WLFind and hashtag #WLfind to stimulate the crowdsourcing and mining of “gems” of data from the cables. Reuters journalist Mark Hosenball cites “A person in contact with Assange’s inner circle told Reuters the rationale behind the mass release of documents was dismay among WikiLeaks activists that media organizations had lost interest in publishing stories based on the material.”

Filed Under: #WLFind, Crowdsourcing, US Dept of State, Wikileaks Tagged With: #WLfind, Crowdsourcing, Wikileaks

Syrian Revolution Video, Film & News Library- Track Events in Syria and Get Involved! [MOST RECENT]

August 4, 2011 By Jacob Andrews 1 Comment

The Syrian Revolution continues,with protests, government crackdown and an increasing death toll. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called for tough sanctions on Syria and a “louder, more effective” response by international leaders. At the same time some journalists, referencing WikiLeaks cables, critique the Obama and Bush administration for their inaction with regards to sanctions over the last 5 years. You can read two articles on these topics referenced below. And don’t forget that WikiLeaks also highlighted “secret U.S. financing of Syria opposition groups” and Barada TV! Given the importance of the protests and revolution taking place in Syria the team at WikiLeaks-Movie.com feels that a “Syrian Revolution” Video and Film Archive may be a helpful resource for students, artists, activists and government officials interested in learning more. Please enjoy this Gallery of the “Most Recently” uploaded videos to YouTube.

Filed Under: Barada TV, Bashar al-Assad, Businesses, Hillary Clinton, Syria, US Dept of State, US Government

New US Ambassador to Mexico – Diplomat Earl Anthony Wayne Replaces Carlos Pascual After WikiLeaks Disclosures

August 3, 2011 By Jacob Andrews 1 Comment

Earl Anthony Wayne will serve as the new Ambassador to Mexico, taking the post vacated since the resignation of Carlos Pascual. Pascual resigned earlier this year after WikiLeaks cables disclosed his critique of Mexican authorities and President Felipe Calderón. Earl Anthony Wayne most recently served as deputy ambassador to Afghanistan. Wayne, a California native, earned a Political Science degree in Political Science from Berkeley as well as Master’s degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from Stanford, Princeton and Harvard.

Filed Under: Carlos Pascual, Countries, Felipe Calderon, Mexico, Resignations, US Senate, United States, United States Senate, Wikileaks, World Leaders Tagged With: Carlos Pascual, Earl Anthony Wayne, Mexico, Resignations, Wikileaks

A Situation of Parenti Control? Has WikiLeaks Inspired Artist @ExiledSurfer Been Censored, Blocked on US Government Networks?

July 26, 2011 By Jacob Andrews 1 Comment

@exiledsurfer censored? ArtificialEyes.tv, the website operated by artist and “Wikivisionary” Michael Parenti, appears to have been blocked and censored on at least one U.S. government computer network. While WikiLeaks-Movie.com is unable to verify this directly, we have learned from Parenti that his site has been “blocked in U.S. government networks” including the United States Air Force, an action which he states has been “confirmed by many sources.”

Filed Under: Atlantic, Blue Coat, Countries, Exiled Surfer, Meltem Arikan, Michael Parenti, The Nation, US Dept of Defense, US Government, USAF, United States, Wikileaks, Wikileaks Art Tagged With: @exiledsurfer, Blue Coat, Censorship, Michael Parenti, US Military, USAF

U.S. Senator John McCain Calls for “Temporary Cyber Security and Electronic Intelligence Leaks” Committee

July 14, 2011 By Jacob Andrews Leave a Comment

United States Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has called on Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to support the development of a “Temporary Select Committee on Cyber Security and Electronic Intelligence Leaks in the United States Senate” to overcome competing jurisdictions and bureaucracy associated with currently existing committees and groups. In his letter, Senator McCain evoked quoted current US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta “The next Pearl Harbor we confront could very well be a cyber attack…” McCain’s “Call to Committee” drew a quick response from Senators Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins who called his proposal “… a real mistake and a waste of time…” which would dismantle supposed progress that has been made in recent years by other committees, task forces and other groups.

Filed Under: Anonymous, Hackers, Legislation, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), US Government, United States Senate, Wikileaks

Hillary Clinton Comments Spark LGBT & Drag Queen Action on Bradley Manning – Plus “Hillary-ous Gender Bending” REMIX ART

July 2, 2011 By Jacob Andrews 1 Comment

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Hillary Clinton, in a June 2011 Vanity Fair article, was paraphrased as saying that she “she could not fathom how an army private, Bradley Manning, with psychological problems and a drag-queen boyfriend could single-handedly cause the United States unprecedented embarrassment…” This remark has sparked concern for many people, including members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community. Please Note: To be fair the above mentioned may or may not be the exact words of Secretary of State Clinton. And in the same article, as highlighted by @lindaperrybarr, Clinton was described as “…popular with State Department employees for practical changes like providing full benefits for same-sex partners (“Fix it!” she scolded bureaucrats who were dragging their feet).” The LGBT community has over the years proved that it is a powerful force to be reckoned with on human rights issues impacting all people as well as specific LGBT issues of marriage equality, the US Military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, and others. LGBT citizen activists have taken strong stances and action which have influenced public policies and legal reforms in these areas and many others. This comment by Hillary Clinton as well as the fact that Bradley Manning is gay, has highlighted persistent stereotypes regarding those who are gay, living as “Queens” or others living lifestyles deemed “Not Straight” or “Alternative.”

Filed Under: @MerlinStreet, Bradley Manning, Bradley Manning Videos, Businesses, Exiled Surfer, Hillary Clinton, LGBT Activism, Michael Parenti, Pink Politicals Featuring Vanity Clinton (2011), The Leaky Horror Picture Show (2011), The Pee-Wee Manning Showtrial at Quantico (2011), US Dept of State, Vanity Fair, Wikileaks, Wikileaks Art, documentaries, movies & films Tagged With: @exiledsurfer, Bradley Manning, Hillary Clinton, LGBT Activism, Michael Parenti, Wikileaks Art, Wikileaks Artists

“The Spy Who Leaked Me” – Is Julian Assange Really a CIA Spy and Wikileaks a CIA Front? – Plus James Bond 007 MOVIE REMIX

June 28, 2011 By Wikileaks Movie Leave a Comment

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Is Julian Assange really a CIA Spy and Wikileaks a CIA Front? Well according to a new opportunistic book by Daniel Estulin, he is, and Wikileaks just drew attention to it on Twitter. And in the spirit of this new revelation, our Wikileaks-Movie.com contributing artists thought it is fitting for a new James Bond 007 movie remix entitled “The Spy Who Leaked Me”. On Twitter @wikileaks | Assange is a CIA agent, according to another opportunistic book… aint journalism grand?

Filed Under: Biography - The Most Dangerous Man in the World, CIA, Julian Assange, Julian Assange Memoirs, Julian Assange Movie, Julian Assange Videos, Movie, The Most Dangerous Man in the World, US Government, WikiLeaks & Julian Assange Investigations, Wikileaks, Wikileaks Art Tagged With: Artists, CIA, Hackers, Hacktivists, Julian Assange, Julian Assange biography, Julian Assange Documentary, Wikileaks, Wikileaks Movies

“The Spy Who Shagged Me” – Former Chinese Finance Minister Plus 3 Other Top Chinese Officials Caught in Taiwan Spy “Honeytrap” – Plus MOVIE REMIX

June 27, 2011 By Jacob Andrews 1 Comment

In a scenario worthy of “The Spy Who Shagged Me,” WikiLeaks cables from September 2007 reveal that Chinese Minister of Finance Jin Renquing resigned because he’d been trapped in a romantic ‘honeypot’ with a Taiwanese intelligence operative. In August 2007, when Chinese officials announced announced that Jin Renqing was stepping down, their claim was that “personal reasons” caused his resignation. However according classified US diplomatic cables recently released by WikiLeaks, the Jin Renqing was actually involved romantically with a woman also linked to other prominent Chinese officials. It is alleged that this woman was an operative and “a promiscuous socialite” for the Taiwanese Intelligence services.

Filed Under: Cables, China, Condoleezza Rice, Countries, Featured, Homepage Featured, US Dept of State, Wikileaks, Wikileaks Art Tagged With: Artists, Cablegate, China, Diplomatic Cables, Jin Renquing, Minister of Finance

LulzSec Videos, Film & News Archive | Highest Rated

June 25, 2011 By Wikileaks Movie 4 Comments

Lulzsec Videos, Film & News Archive – Highest Rated. The following Lulzsec Videos contain the “highest rated” YouTube videos that reference [LulzSec]. Our goal is that this section will become the most complete archive on the Internet for LulzSec videos. For researchers, artists, writers and filmmakers we hope you find inspiration as well as gain new knowledge to assist you in your creative endeavors. Add your video here simply by uploading it to www.YouTube.com and adding the TAG “LulzSec” to your video. Our automated Wiki Robots will then be able to easily find it and post it here “unfiltered”. Please check back often as new videos are added to our archives hourly. Thank you!