Cryptome Co-founder John Young Dies at 89: A Fighter for Information Freedom

John Young, co-founder of the legendary internet archive Cryptome, passed away at age 89. Cryptome, predating WikiLeaks and other similar platforms, served as a vital repository of government documents and information the public had a right to know. Young's activism, rooted in his experiences protesting the Vietnam War and racial segregation, fueled his dedication to transparency. Cryptome's history includes clashes with Microsoft and disagreements with Julian Assange over funding and philosophies. Young's death marks the end of an era, but his legacy of fighting for information freedom continues.