Yoko Ono

"Our public officials have forgotten that they are ultimately accountable to the people who put them in office, that the information they keep in secrecy belongs to all of us. Julian Assange took a courageous step by rightfully returning what belongs to the public domain. For that reason, I believe we need to stand behind him."

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Source: Yoko Ono Honors Julian Assange With Special Annual Courage Award by Jordan Zakarin, www.hollywoodreporter.com. February 04, 2013.

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Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

Artist, Musician, Activist

Yoko Ono is a Japanese multimedia artist and peace activist known for her avant-garde art and influential role in the anti-war movement.

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