Why is WikiLeaks important ?

WikiLeaks is a not-for-profit media organisation. Their goal is to bring important news and information to the public.

Wikeleaks website (www.wikileaks.org) describes their purpose and intentions :


1. Introduction to WikiLeaks
"Could become as important a journalistic tool as the Freedom of Information Act." - Time Magazine
1.1 About WikiLeaks

We provide an innovative, secure and anonymous way for sources to leak information to our journalists (our electronic drop box). One of our most important activities is to publish original source material alongside our news stories so readers and historians alike can see evidence of the truth. We are a young organisation that has grown very quickly, relying on a network of dedicated volunteers around the globe. Since 2007, when the organisation was officially launched, WikiLeaks has worked to report on and publish important information. We also develop and adapt technologies to support these activities.

I wont copy the entire site, of course - here are the main subjects they continue..


1.2 How WikiLeaks works
1.3 Why the media (and particularly Wiki leaks) is important
1.4 How WikiLeaks verifies its news stories
1.5 The people behind WikiLeaks
1.6 Anonymity for sources

2. WikiLeaks' journalism record
3. Short essays on how a more inquiring media can make a difference in the world

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