Monthly Archives: September 2009

Earth Liberation Prisoner Daniel McGowan RDTW Reportback

Posted on 2009/09/15 by denverabc

Today, on a muggy day at USP Marion, I ran 5K to coincide with the Anarchist Black Cross Federation’s annual “Running down the Walls’ benefit run in Los Angeles (with other runs & bike rides around the continent). Because of … Continue reading →

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Iraq: “Show Thrower” finally free, claims torture at hands of authorities

Posted on 2009/09/15 by denverabc

BAGHDAD — The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush says he was tortured with beatings, whippings and electric shocks during his first few days in custody. Muntadhar al-Zeidi was freed Tuesday after nine months … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis: Seven arrested during eviction of community organizer, Rosemary Williams

Posted on 2009/09/14 by denverabc

After a months long fight against her foreclosure, police came to evict Rosemary Williams from her home, Sept. 11. Dozens of police cordoned off the street, sidewalks and alley all around the home, police with rifles and tear gas were … Continue reading →

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Denver Runs Down the Walls

Posted on 2009/09/14 by denverabc

On Saturday September 12th, comrades, friends, and allies ran with the Denver Anarchist Black Cross in the first Denver Running Down the Walls 5k. RDTW is an annual event held around the country to raise funds for the Anarchist Black … Continue reading →

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Support Sundiata Acoli’s bid for Parole!

Posted on 2009/09/14 by denverabc

From NYC Jericho Movement: Dear friends & comrades I received this e-mail message from Sundiata Acoli “U can help with parole work sending, letters, cards or signature petitions 2 Chair. Peter J Barnes or Vice-Chairwoman Volette Ross, NJ Parole Board, … Continue reading →

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Riots rock Abu Ghraib

Posted on 2009/09/14 by denverabc

Abu Ghraib prison inmates rioted for a second straight day Friday to demand better conditions, setting fire to mattresses and seizing an assault rifle from a guard before authorities said the situation was brought under control. Lawmaker Zeinab al-Kinani, who … Continue reading →

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Beyond Attica: The Untold Story of Women’s Resistance Behind Bars

Posted on 2009/09/13 by denverabc

Book Review: RESISTANCE BEHIND BARS The Struggles of Incarcerated Women by Victoria Law PM Press, 2009 by Hans Bennett, AlterNet “When I was 15, my friends started going to jail,” says Victoria Law, a native New Yorker. “Chinatown’s gangs were … Continue reading →

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I Am Barack Obama’s Political Prisoner Now

Posted on 2009/09/11 by denverabc

By LEONARD PELTIER The United States Department of Justice has once again made a mockery of its lofty and pretentious title. After releasing an original and continuing disciple of death cult leader Charles Manson who attempted to shoot President Gerald … Continue reading →

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Denver: Run Down the Walls Tomorrow (Saturday Sept. 12th)!

Posted on 2009/09/11 by denverabc

RUNNING DOWN THE WALLS On Saturday, September 12th, 2009, various Anarchist Black Cross chapters and political prisoners will participate in 5k runs in cities and prisons across the country. This event is designed to raise much-needed funds for the Anarchist … Continue reading →

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B.J. Viehl Pleads Guilty to ALF Fur Farm Raid

Posted on 2009/09/10 by denverabc

From GreenistheNewRed: B.J. Viehl has changed his plea to guilty and admitted releasing hundreds of mink from a Utah fur farm as part of an Animal Liberation Front raid. Viehl and his codefendant, Alex Hall, were charged under the Animal … Continue reading →

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