With one phone call President Obama induced the Yemeni government to keep Abdulelah Haider Shaye, an independent journalist, in prison. See Jeremy Scahill's report in The Nation about this. So much for freedom of the press and speaking truth to power. Shaye revealed the killing of civilians in Yemen by Americans who were doing covert operations against Al Qaeda there. Obama doesn't like whistleblowers. President Obama must expedite the release of this journalist who is supported internationally and by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch as well as by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
We are approaching the 250 signature mark. Help us cross it today.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2012
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James Bao
10 years ago
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Whistleblowers play an important role in governments all around the world, and independent journalism is essential to keeping citizens informed of the truth.
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Colby phillips
11 years ago
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Dear President Obama,
You of all recent U.S. Presidents know the difference between right and wrong, and imprisoning journalists because they embarrass your government through accurate reporting is wrong by any standard. I urge you to reverse this egregious injustice and free Abduleleh Haider Shaye.
Sincerely,
Colby Phillips
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David Collins
11 years ago
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I was pleased when Obama was first elected, as I thought him a decent man with integrity..this story saddens me so much.
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Andrew Young
11 years ago
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It disgusts me that I voted for someone, even just once, who condones murder, and unlawful imprisonment to cover it up.
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Tania Scott
12 years ago
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Freedom of the press is a fundamental principal upon which our democratic society is built. Truth must be told to have a free society of ALL people.
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David Williams
12 years ago
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Mr. President I strongly urge you t free this journalist and adhere to every major news organization's plea to do so, including Human Rights Watch
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Jennifer Gay
7 years ago
Is this the most recent petition, given who is President now? How sad there are only 490 signatures. Thank you to those who signed.
With one phone call President Obama induced the Yemeni government to keep Abdulelah Haider Shaye, an independent journalist, in prison. See Jeremy Scahill's report in The Nation about this. So much for freedom of the press and speaking truth to power. Shaye revealed the killing of civilians in Yemen by Americans who were doing covert operations against Al Qaeda there. Obama doesn't like whistleblowers. President Obama must expedite the release of this journalist who is supported internationally and by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch as well as by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
We are approaching the 250 signature mark. Help us cross it today.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2012
19 Comments
J
James Bao
10 years ago
Featured
Whistleblowers play an important role in governments all around the world, and independent journalism is essential to keeping citizens informed of the truth.
C
Colby phillips
11 years ago
Featured
Dear President Obama,
You of all recent U.S. Presidents know the difference between right and wrong, and imprisoning journalists because they embarrass your government through accurate reporting is wrong by any standard. I urge you to reverse this egregious injustice and free Abduleleh Haider Shaye.
Sincerely,
Colby Phillips
D
David Collins
11 years ago
Featured
I was pleased when Obama was first elected, as I thought him a decent man with integrity..this story saddens me so much.
A
Andrew Young
11 years ago
Featured
It disgusts me that I voted for someone, even just once, who condones murder, and unlawful imprisonment to cover it up.
T
Tania Scott
12 years ago
Featured
Freedom of the press is a fundamental principal upon which our democratic society is built. Truth must be told to have a free society of ALL people.
D
David Williams
12 years ago
Featured
Mr. President I strongly urge you t free this journalist and adhere to every major news organization's plea to do so, including Human Rights Watch
J
Jennifer Gay
7 years ago
Is this the most recent petition, given who is President now? How sad there are only 490 signatures. Thank you to those who signed.
Whistleblowers play an important role in governments all around the world, and independent journalism is essential to keeping citizens informed of the truth.