Monthly Archives: September 2009

Ariel Attack arraignment update

Today at 9am on 9/9/09, Ariel had arraignment in court. The official charge by the state is one count felony 4 criminal mischief, as expected. Ariel’s appearance was waived and motions were approved for permission to leave the state and … Continue reading

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Kevin Olliff Update

Activist Kevin Olliff, arrested April 16th in Los Angeles has a court date on September 18th (8:30 am) at Los Angeles Superior Court Dept 102 (210 W Temple Street, Los Angeles CA), where his lawyers will be challenging the constitutionality … Continue reading

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Remembering the Attica Uprising

38 years ago, a massive prison rebellion in the Attica Correctional Institution in New York reshaped national liberation movements and the growing movements against prisons in the United States. On September 9, 1971, responding to the death of black liberation … Continue reading

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The health care that equals I don’t care

A radio commentary by Black Liberation Political Prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal: Mumia commentary from August 30th

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Phil Africa’s Running Down the Walls Statement

Prison Walls Will Crumble! – Sept 12th Let the run ring loud to this system, that these folk of strong committed reflections of Justice and Freedom are not and will never be forgotten and that their release is being demanded! … Continue reading

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Ariel Attack Update

From Friends of Ariel Attack: *** LEGAL UPDATE *** Ariel was charged with Felony 4 Criminal Mischief. What does this mean? She’s looking at 2 to 6 years in prison plus parole plus fines and restitution if convicted. That would … Continue reading

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September 6: New Afrikan Political Prisoner Sekou Kambui turns 61

Sekou Kambui celebrates his 61st birthday today, yet another birthday spent in a prison cell in Alabama. Please send him warm wishes at this address: SEKOU KAMBUI (W. TURK) #113058 P.O. Box 56 SCC (B1-21) Elmore, AL 36025-0056 More about … Continue reading

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Belgrade: Anarchists face terrorism charges

From comrades in Serbia: Belgrade: anarchists arrested; state attorney seeks international terrorism charge Submitted by testthemalatesta on Sep 4 2009 A group of six anarchists arrested under suspicion being connected with Black Elijah (Crni Ilija), which took responsibility for the … Continue reading

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Guelph, ON: Anarchists arrested amidst struggle against development

A statement from Canadian comrades: At roughly 2:15 AM on September 1st 2009, two anarchists were arrested in Downtown Guelph for alleged anti-police graffiti. That night, three people were putting up anti-development posters downtown. The context in which this occurred … Continue reading

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Budget cuts force Colorado to release thousands of prisoners

From the AP: Colorado officials plan to release roughly 15 percent of the state’s 23,000 prisoners early to help slash millions of dollars from the state budget. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Katherine Sanguinetti says budget cuts that took effect Tuesday … Continue reading

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