Redwood Curtain CopWatch, based in the north coast of California, is part of a larger movement of self organized CopWatch groups throughout the US. Our local efforts seek to intervene in the drastic rise of the presence, militarization, and violence of the police, and build support networks based on self-determination, caring, and concrete needs.
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FREE LEONARD PELTIER! the Longest Held Political Prisoner
Submitted by copwatch on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 6:33amA Green Party Announcement: Free Leonard Peltier Caucus
A new caucus has been formed. The Free Leonard Peltier Caucus is working to
circulate a petition for signatures to be presented to Pres. Obama at the
end of his tenure asking for a presidential pardon for the longest held
political prisoner, Leonard Peltier.
At this time the membership consists of Deacon Alexander, primary candidate
for California Governor and coordinator of the Watts Greens and Dorothy
Kemeny, member of the GPLAC County Council and Co-coordinator of the Long
Beach Greens.
Onondaga Chief Oren Lyons Speaks at HSU Monday, October 11th
Submitted by copwatch on Fri, 10/08/2010 - 7:25pm
The Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC), Humboldt Chapter, is bringing Onondaga Chief Oren Lyons to HSU on COLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY! Monday, Oct 11th. He's a founding member of the Indigenous Peoples Conference for the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights and has been a tireless advocate for indigenous rights and sovereignty. The theme of his talk is Native sovereignty and the doctrine of discovery - 5pm at the Native Forum (in the BSS building). Come early as it will be packed. There is free dinner after the event at the University Commons near the Kate Buchanan Room too! Hope to see you there.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING ATTACK ON WOUNDED KNEE- from AIM Santa Barbara
Submitted by copwatch on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 9:46amMay 2, 2010
To the Original Peoples of the Fourth World and all International Press Services:
At high noon today US Army helicopters of the US Seventh Cavalry air division attempted to land their Blackhawk aircraft upon Lakota Sacred Burial grounds in South Dakota. The presence of military aircraft from this unit... See More is a sad and insulting reminder of the slaughter of more than 300 American Aboriginals on December 29,1890 when soldiers of the US 7th Cavalry gunned down more than 300 Aboriginal Minneconjou Lakota refugee children, women, infants and the elderly at what is now called Wounded Knee in South Dakota Indian Country. The military then left the bodies of their victims to decay unburied in the driving snow.
Leonard Peltier PAROLE Hearing; Letters needed before July 1st urging parole ! Sign Petition too.
Submitted by copwatch on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 9:03am
* Parole Update *
via Freedom Archives
Leonard Peltier's parole hearing has been changed to July 28.
To be considered by the commissioners, your letters of support must arrive at the U.S. Parole Commission no later than July 1.
Not a lot of time left. Folks, get out there on the streets and get folks to sign as many letters as possible. For a sample letter, visit < www.FreePeltierNow.org <http://www.freepeltiernow.org/>
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