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Oscar Lopez Rivera Petition Campaign

oscar lopez riveraThe National Boricua Human Rights Network (NBHRN) - Philadelphia chapter is in crucial need of your support for the release of Puerto Rican political prisoner, Oscar Lopez Rivera. Mr. Lopez will go before the Parole Committee of the Federal Bureau of Prisons this coming January 2011. We are building support and momentum for this hearing through a national petition campaign.

GA Prison Inmates Stage 1-Day Peaceful Strike Today

Thu, 12/09/2010 - 13:41 from http://blackagendareport.com


In an action which is unprecedented on several levels, black, brown and white inmates of Georgia's notorious state prison system are standing together for a historic one day peaceful strike today, during which they are remaining in their cells, refusing work and other assignments and activities. This is a groundbreaking event not only because inmates are standing up for themselves and their own human rughts, but because prisoners are setting an example by reaching across racial boundaries which, in prisons, have historically been used to pit oppressed communities against each other. PRESS RELEASE BELOW THE FOLD

The action is taking place today in at least half a dozen of Georgia's more than one hundred state prisons, correctional facilities, work camps, county prisons and other correctional facilities.  We have unconfirmed reports that authorities at Macon State prison have aggressively responded to the strike by sending tactical squads in to rough up and menace inmates.  

Outside calls from concerned citizens and news media will tend to stay the hand of prison authorities who may tend to react with reckless and brutal aggression.  So calls to the warden's office of the following Georgia State Prisons expressing concern for the welfare of the prisoners during this and the next few days are welcome.

 

 


Macon State Prison is 978-472-3900.  

Hays State Prison is at (706) 857-0400

Telfair State prison is 229-868-7721

Baldwin State Prison is at (478) 445- 5218

Valdosta State Prison is 229-333-7900

Smith State Prison is at (912) 654-5000

The Georgia Department of Corrections is at http://www.dcor.state.ga.us and their phone number is 478-992-5246

 

This is all the news we have for now, more coming.

One in every thirteen adults in the state of Georgia is in prison, on parole or probation or some form of court or correctional supervision.  

read the press release after the break ...

"Change Of Heart" Talk and Book Signing

Saturday, December 4th, 7:30pm

The A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave, West Philly

Free—donations appreciated

Get your copy of Change of Heart!

Asheville 11 Defense

Eleven people arrested in Asheville, NC on May 1 still face outrageous felony conspiracy and rioting charges simply for being in a neighborhood in which some windows were broken. Although support for the defendants has been growing steadily, the District Attorney is stubbornly clinging to this opportunity to defame and demonize anarchists.

Author Benjamin Dangl on Social Movements in Latin America

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Author and journalist Benjamin Dangl was recently at the Wooden Shoe to talk about his new book, Dancing With Dynamite: Social Movements and States in Latin America.

In this talk, Dangl discusses the recent rise of Left governments in the region and discuss their relationship to social movement, citing the particular examples of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Paraguay.

defenestrator member at UPenn Event: "The War on Words"

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Check out the Nov. 4 recording above to hear defenestrator collective member Colin inroduce Democracy Now's Sharif Abdel Kouddous at "The War on Words," a recent event about independent journalism and war sponsored by the Penn Arab Student Association, Penn for Palestine and Philly Against War. The event is introduced by Farah Mokhtareizadeh of Penn for Peace.

Friday Oct 15: "Imagining Anarchy" talk at the Wooden Shoe


Friday, October 15, 2010
7 p.m.
Wooden Shoe Books
704 South Street
www.woodenshoebooks.com

Having long believed that one of the greatest obstacles to making progress toward establishing anarchy has been our failure to present a plausible, persuasive, attractive, and concrete description of how anarchy would work and how we could transition into it out of capitalism, I will present a preliminary survey of research I've done into these matters. I will also present a guide to further research in the hopes that others will be motivated to take up the study of these urgent questions. In addition to an overall survey, several specific cases, both historical and theoretical, will be considered in more detail.

2nd Thursday Festival of Old & New

Join us at The A-Space, 4722 Baltimore Ave in West Philly  on Thursday, October 14th to celebrate the old and the new

5pm Make Something Old into Something New at the Trashy Booty Dollar Stroll. Come say hello to Tim and check out his trashy booty during the Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll. He’ll have lots of old things that can become new to you for just $1

5pm-7ish Something Old, Something New Take this opportunity to check out the amazing art of Matthew Green—his Something Old, Something New show closes on Oct 17th, and you don’t want to miss it!

Mantras*Mudras*Meditations

Saturday, Oct 9, 1p-3p *mantras*mudras* meditation*

Please join us as we explore ancient healing practices to experience inner peace and deep relaxation. These techniques may help with coping in stressful environments, managing work related stress as well as building a strong spiritual foundation.

Meditation will help with: Observing Thoughts Letting Them Go, Deepening The Silence, The Breath & Observing The Body, Object As Focal Point, Falling Through Layers Into Stillness, Relaxing From Toe To Head

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Workshop

WRAP (Wellness Action Recovery Plan) Workshop Friday October 29, 7-9pm The A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave in West Philly Free (donations appreciated)

WRAP, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan, is a self-management tool developed by People in Recovery for People in Recovery. It can be used for any life challenge though, from mental health to addictions to physical health to relationship challenges and more. It empowers you to maximize your wellness and be in control of your life goals. You write your own plan.

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