TrapWire: Anonymous gives handy tips on how to avoid surveillance

Now that WikiLeaks has brought TrapWire to the attention of the world, people are concerned about surveillance and being tracked wherever they go. Here are some solutions. Maybe.

Now Anonymous has come up with a few tips to avoid surveillance cameras and defeat the facial recognition software.

Maybe a tad "tongue in cheek", they state in the description of their video, "While the Government seems hellbent on watching our every move, we are not helpless. Stand up and fight back!" ... read more and watch video.

Christine Assange: Radio host suspended after Nazi taunt

Christine Assange, mother of Julian, was interviewed on radio in Australia on Sunday. A radio host was suspended after making Nazi taunts during her interview.

Management of the 3AW radio station suspended John-Michael Howson from broadcasting for four weeks after he chanted a Nazi slogan at Julian Assange’s mother during the Sunday Morning program.

Howson, who is co-host on 3AW's Sunday morning program was unhappy, after Christine Assange canceled a pre-planned phone interview with him.... read more.

Assange: Hundreds demonstrate support of asylum in Quito

Hundreds of people turned out in Quito, Ecuador yesterday to demonstrate their support of the country's decision to grant asylum to Julian Assange. UNASUR met on Sunday to discuss threats to Ecuador's sovereignty.

The demonstrators, including social activists and the general public, rallied in Quito's Plaza Grande, displaying placards reading “Without true freedom of expression there no sovereignty,” and “Viva freedom of expression. Support Julian Assange.” .... read more.

Video: US classifies torture, punishes those who tell the truth

In an interview with author and journalist, Naomi Wolf, we hear that the U.S. classifies torture, but punishes those who tell the truth. The current crackdown on journalists, whistleblowers and activists is discussed in detail.

RT's Marina Portnaya interviews Naomi Wolf on a range of subjects.

Wolf is asked her take on the fact that U.S. Defense Secretary, Leon Panetta, recently announced an order to Pentagon officials to start monitoring major news stations in the U.S. to see if any of the outlets are disclosing classified information... read more and watch video.

Video: Julian Assange addresses his supporters from embassy

Julian Assange addressed both his supporters and the media this afternoon. He also spoke directly to President Barack Obama.

Assange stood on the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in Knightsbridge, London, which was surrounded by many police officers, supporters and the media.

To the cheers of many supporters, he gave a moving speech. He addressed his supporters with these words ... read more and watch video.

Spoof Video: Curiosity — 'We're NASA and we know it'

NASA's Curiosity rover landed successfully on Mars on August 5. Now a spoof music video about it has been released, giving a musical tribute to NASA and the hardworking scientists and engineers, who "brought a little bit of Earth to Mars."

Set to the tune of "I'm Sexy and I Know It" by LMFAO, David Hudson and the guys had access to NASA gear, and added in clips from the original NASA video on the successful landing of Curiosity... read more and watch video.

Assange to give public address at Ecuadorian embassy on Sunday

Julian Assange will be giving a public address to supporters at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on Sunday afternoon. Ecuador held a meeting of ALBA on Saturday.

It is now two months since Julian Assange entered the Ecuadorian embassy, seeking political asylum.

He was to be extradited by the U.K. government to Sweden for questioning on sex-related crimes, which he denies, and it was feared he would then be sent on to the U.S. on espionage charges relating to the diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, which have angered and embarrassed the U.S. government... read more.

Veteran's rally for Bradley Manning in Oakland, Ca (videos)

A rally and occupation action for accused whistleblower Bradley Manning was held at President Obama's campaign headquarters in Oakland and Portland on August 16. Twelve people were arrested.

A coordinated set of actions by around 100 veterans and supporters of Bradley Manning, the whistleblower who was arrested, imprisoned, facing a court martial and suffering torture for passing on the Collateral Murder video to WikiLeaks.

The veterans occupied and rallied at the Obama campaign offices on the west coast and six members of the group were arrested... read more and watch videos.

Organization of American States to meet on Assange issue

The OAS will convene a meeting on August 24, to discuss the matter of Julian Assange, his asylum and the U.K.'s threats on Ecuador's sovereignty. ALBA and UNASUR are meeting on the issue this weekend.

Ecuador granted asylum to Assange on August 16, and a diplomatic uproar ensued, with the British Foreign Office threatening to enter the embassy to take Assange. The Ecuadorian government is taking this as a threat to their sovereignty and indeed, a threat to diplomatic relations worldwide... read more.

Video: 'Not even in the Cold War's darkest days'

The video features an interview with former CIA officer, Ray McGovern. The U.K. government's recent actions with regard to Julian Assange and the sovereignty of the Ecuadorian embassy are discussed.

The government of Ecuador has granted political asylum to Julian Assange. After much discussion and investigation, they agree that should Assange be extradited to Sweden for questioning on alleged sex charges, he would then be sent on to the U.S. and possibly imprisoned, tortured or even executed for espionage.... read more and watch video.