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Steve Miller is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but Thursday night in New York City, he received an honor that he considers even better than that: He…

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The British home secretary has formally approved the extradition of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange to the United States, in the latest development in a dangerous and misguided criminal prosecution that has the potential to criminalize national security journalism in the United States.

Previously, a major coalition of civil liberties organizations, including Freedom of the Press Foundation, implored U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to drop the case against Assange in the name of protecting the rights of journalists everywhere. So, too, have the editors of major news outlets such as The New York Times and Washington Post.

By continuing to extradite Assange, the Biden DOJ is ignoring the dire warnings of virtually every major civil liberties and human rights organization in the country that the case will do irreparable damage to basic press freedom rights of U.S. reporters.

The prosecution, which includes 17 charges under the Espionage Act and one under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, covers events that took place more than a decade ago, but was brought only under the Trump administration — after the Obama Department of Justice reportedly considered charges but dismissed them for their dangerous First Amendment implications.

Reports suggest Assange may have at least one more avenue of appeal, so he may not be on a flight to the United States just yet. But this is one more troubling development in a case that could upend journalists’ rights in the 21st century.

You don’t have to like Assange or his political opinions at all to grasp the dangerous nature of this case for journalists everywhere, either. Even if you don’t consider him a “journalist,” much of the activity described in the charges against him is common newsgathering practices. A successful conviction would potentially make receiving classified information, asking for sources for more information, and publishing certain types of classified information a crime. Journalists, of course, engage in all these activities regularly.

There is some historical irony in the fact that this extradition announcement falls during the anniversary of the Pentagon Papers trial, which began with the Times publication of stories based on the legendary leak on June 13, 1971, and continued through the seminal Supreme Court opinion rejecting prior restraint on June 30, 1971.

In the months and years following that debacle, whistleblower (and FPF co-founder) Daniel Ellsberg became the first journalistic source to be charged under the Espionage Act. What many do not know is that the Nixon administration attempted to prosecute Times reporter Neil Sheehan for receiving the Pentagon Papers as well — under a very similar legal theory the Justice Department is using against Assange.

Thankfully, that prosecution failed. And until this one does too, we continue to urge the Biden administration to drop this prosecution. Every day it continues to further undermine the First Amendment.

Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone

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A Thursday break-in at Century Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM falls in line with similar incidents throughout southeast Missouri.

Now that the weather has turned beastly hot, rooftop patios provide a respite.

U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week.

Nexstar Founder's Day of Service is Friday morning.

Despite long-standing safety concerns, many state leaders and some environmental groups say climate change poses a greater risk than reactors.

There’s been a lot of talk about the $790 million settlement St. Louis city, county and the Regional Sports Authority won against the Rams and the NFL but seemingly little action. After attorney’s fees, about $513 million was awarded to the plaintiffs seven months ago. Ever since, 11 members of a board have been trying to determine how to divide the money among the city, county and Regional Sports Authority, which manages the Edward Jones Dome. Now, KSDK's I-Team has learned the money could…

The Wall Street Journal has offered up a helpful report (outside the paywall, for now) on the giant mess that is U.S. broadband subsidy efforts. Like many previous studies, it points out how we’ve spent just countless billions of dollars on expanding broadband access with decidedly mixed results. Also like many previous mainstream stories of […]

The state of Missouri offers help for those needing a free state-issued ID, after the passage of a new voter identification bill.

A rescheduled date has not yet been announced.

The University of Missouri's athletics department said Thursday it is expanding its efforts in the NCAA's name, image and likeness space. The announcement came after Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation that gives the state’s universities increased ability to source endorsement deals for their student-athletes.

Good Day Farm certainly knows how to attract some attention. The Arkansas-based cannabis company made a hilariously big splash when it entered the Missouri medical marijuana market back in February, marking the occasion with the creation of a sewer-lid sized gummy weighing 135 pounds and containing 116,000 milligrams of THC.

SPRINGFIELD - The United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise Sunday, June 19, 2022, until Sunset Monday, June 20, 2022. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Juneteenth National Freedom Day Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel from: Sunrise: Sunday, June 19, 2022 until Sunset: Monday, June 20, 2022 More information is available at https://www.illinois.gov/ about/flag-honors.html

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