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Julian Assange

Australian journalist with big dreams
Advocating freedom and transparency
Becoming founder of WikiLeaks
Attracting international attention
By publishing secret documents
Uncovering human rights abuses
Appalling war crimes and corruption
Refusing to be censored comes at a cost
Forcing Julian to seek political asylum
Trusting only his beloved faithful cat



AP: 2nd place 2020

Submitted on April 14, 2019 for contest JULIAN ASSANGE sponsored by KAI MICHAEL NEWMANN  -  RANKED 8TH

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Date: 6/2/2019 12:13:00 PM
Congrats on your win :)
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Date: 6/2/2019 1:39:00 PM
Thanks, PM. Much appreciated.
Date: 4/17/2019 1:28:00 AM
How did you know about the trusty cat? Was this poetic license or do you really know, Line? Wow! Made me think.
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Date: 4/17/2019 7:38:00 AM
Amazing what is out there available in "public knowledge".
Date: 4/15/2019 8:12:00 PM
Well penned, honest and so sad for Julian.
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Date: 4/15/2019 8:14:00 PM
A hard choice to live by when one feels such a strong calling... playing with fire. It's not for everyone.

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