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Chile - List of the Political Mapuche prisoners
The Mapuche people are the largest ethnic group in Chile and constitute approximately 10% (more than 1.000.000 people) of the Chilean population....
Posted: Tue, Jul 16, 2002 3:00am PDT
Stench of Fascism
As the economy declines, the capitalist class eliminates the facade of parliamentary democracy and, unless there is major resistance, establishes fascism at home as it promotes blood for oil wars abroad. We are witnessing the establishment of a neighborhood spy network in August 2002, just like Nazi Germany, and now concentration camps under FEMA, due to be ready by January, 2003....
Posted: Mon, Jul 15, 2002 9:02pm PDT
Six Months in Federal Prison for Protesting US Terrorists
US terrorists, like Oliver North and graduates of the School of Assassins in Georgia, are protected around the world by the sick and twisted US ruling elite. A war against (other) terrorists. Help defend these brave people for their non-violent protest against America's Terrorist Training Camp....
Posted: Sun, Jul 14, 2002 8:20pm PDT
FREE MITCHELL CROOKS NOW
Anyone remember the guy named Mitchell Crooks who shot the original video of police brutality against Donovan Jackson? I figure that since none of these issues would be brought to light without this courageous man, I find it very appropriate to approach this subject in a rather angry manner since no one else seems to be....
Posted: Sat, Jul 13, 2002 12:31am PDT
Man Who Taped Police Beating Arrested in L.A.
"I fear for my life," Crooks said. "They're going to kick my ass in a cell and take turns on me, probably."...
Posted: Thu, Jul 11, 2002 8:31pm PDT
Hans Bennett photoessay: JULY 4 PHILLY DEMO FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL! (PT.2: LIBERTY BELL)
On the 4th of July hundreds demonstrated for black political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal and against Secretary of State Colin Powell receiving the “Liberty Award that day at the Liberty Bell. Part 2 of this photo-essay focuses on the demonstration’s arrival at the Liberty Bell. Part 2 features on the arrival at the Liberty Bell. Part one focused on the time at City Hall...
Posted: Thu, Jul 11, 2002 2:23am PDT
The Invisible Empire of L.A.P.D. (cartoon by Latuff)
Copyright-free artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff....
Posted: Tue, Jul 9, 2002 2:33pm PDT
Hans Bennett photoessay: JULY 4 PHILLY DEMONSTRATION FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL! (PT.1)
On the 4th of July, 2002 in Philadelphia, supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal gathered at City Hall for a rally and then marched down Market St. to the Liberty Bell to protest Colin Powell receiving the “Liberty Award”. Part one of this two-part photo-essay by Hans Bennett, documents the beginning of the day at City Hall. Part two (to be released tomorrow) documents the action at the Liberty Bell. Part two will also feature an original essay about the day including transcripts of Pam Africa and ...
Posted: Mon, Jul 8, 2002 11:06pm PDT
Urgent! Solidarity with Marco Capelli arrested in U.S.
Today our brother-in-arts Marco Capelli from Milwaukee, United States, was beaten and arrested by three cops during a demonstration, while taking photos of a patrolwoman who was filming all the protesters. After three hours of interrogation, he was released. Let's all express our solidarity sending him messages of support: ati@etext.org...
Posted: Tue, Jul 2, 2002 7:18pm PDT
USA Political Police: Bensouda's Upcoming Trial
Information from Chicago about detained anarchist activist Ahmed Bensouda...
Posted: Wed, Jun 19, 2002 2:38pm PDT
Debt to Society: The Wrongly Convicted Face Long Road in Getting Compensation
After A.B. Butler Jr. was cleared of rape and freed from prison two years ago, the state of Texas granted him a pardon and gave him a check for its mistake. The value of 16 1/2 years behind bars: About $4.60 a day. The check totaled $27,854 for more than a third of his life wasted, while his parents died and his marriage collapsed....
Posted: Sun, Jun 2, 2002 12:18pm PDT
UPDATED city list. Training sessions June 1, 2, 5. National Day of Direct Action at DEA.
Nearly 800 people so far have signed a Pledge of Resistance to participate in civil disobedience actions in the case of federal arrests or harassment of medical marijuana patients, caregivers, or dispensaries. To prepare for both the June 6 National Day of Action and the Emergency Response in case of federal actions, trainings will be held in 8 [it's now up to 11 cities nationwide] cities on the west coast. These sessions will cover the ASA campaign, media work, organizing logistics, nonviole...
Posted: Fri, May 31, 2002 1:24pm PDT
Long Beach rally against police repression - 6/2
Rally and press conference to stop repression against activists in general and specifically to stop the repression against anarchists in Long Beach...
Posted: Wed, May 29, 2002 12:01am PDT
PAM AFRICA live interview on Philadelphia IMC radio with photojournalist Hans Bennett
On Monday nite (May 20), 8:00 pm Eastern, live on the Philadelphia Independent Media Center’s Radio Volta webcast, Pam Africa (of MOVE and the International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal) will be interviewed by photojournalist Hans Bennett! CHECK OUT : radiovolta.org
FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL AND ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS!...
Posted: Sun, May 19, 2002 12:55am PDT
Activist’s Home is Invaded by Police on May 1st
The home of the activist named A. S. (name initials) was invaded this morning by four Civil Police officers. The accusation: an anonymous tip left at their “0800” phone line stating that he had in his possession arms and drugs....
Posted: Thu, May 2, 2002 5:56pm PDT
Medical treatment in women's prisons range from brutal to non-existant
Death was not a part of their sentence....
Posted: Wed, May 1, 2002 9:38am PDT
Cincinnati? Senators from both parties calling for Inspector General for FBI.
Senators from both parties continuing to call for an Inspector General just for the FBI. Why should the people of Cincinnati trust the FBI to competently police the Cincinnati police?...
Posted: Mon, Jun 25, 2001 1:59am PDT
PASSING OVER PELTIER
Great new article on how Bill Clinton chose to leave American Indian activist Leonard Peltier behind bars. Interviews with Peltier, FBI, Hollywood actor, politicians and lawyers. Definitely a piece of the Peltier history....
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 2001 8:55pm PDT