Political Prisoners – Page 3 – Struggle

Leonard Peltier: ‘I hope I make it to June 10’

May 7, 2024 Amelia Schafer and Kevin Abourezk

Advocates say June parole hearing may be Leonard Peltier’s last chance at freedom and they plan to push hard for his release RAPID CITY, S.D. – At 80 years old, Leonard Peltier is approaching what […]

Mumia to student protesters: ‘Shake the earth’ for people of Gaza

April 30, 2024 Mumia Abu-Jamal

The following solidarity message was given over the phone by former Black Panther and political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal to the participants in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the City College of New York on April […]

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Hundreds march in Philadelphia to free Mumia Abu-Jamal

April 27, 2024 Stephen Millies

Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Philadelphia on April 24 to demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal. That day the world-renowned political prisoner turned 70 years old. Mumia Abu-Jamal has spent over 42 years […]

Mumia Abu-Jamal health alert & action

March 1, 2024 Prison Radio

Mumia underwent a double bypass heart surgery on April 19, 2021. His doctor prescribed a cardiac diet and regular exercise for recovery. To date, almost 3 years later, the prison has failed to provide Mumia the required cardiac diet and […]

‘Keep Fighting’: Leonard Peltier’s message to supporters on 48 years since arrest

February 9, 2024 Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier has been unjustly imprisoned for 48 years on Feb. 6. In this letter, he reflects on the anniversary of his incarceration and calls upon all to “keep fighting.” As NDN Collective works in […]

Sekou Odinga, Black liberation fighter and former political prisoner, passes at 79

January 16, 2024 Natalia Marques

Odinga leaves behind a legacy of resistance, having helped Assata Shakur escape prison and having been a member of the most notable Black liberation organizations Sekou Odinga, a former United States political prisoner for 33 […]

Mobilizing to release all political prisoners

December 14, 2023 Gloria Verdieu

They fought for the people! Now is the time for the people to bring them home! The San Diego Coalition to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and the Black Panther Party San Diego joined the hundreds […]

Political prisoners worldwide to participate in a one-day hunger strike in defense of Palestinian prisoners

November 21, 2023 Anti-Imperialist Front

Appeal to all political prisoners in the world to participate in a one-day hunger strike in defense of Palestinian prisoners on Friday, 11-24-23 On October 27, 20 political prisoners from multiple prisons in Euskal Herria […]

‘I am still here’: Leonard Peltier’s letter to supporters

September 13, 2023 Leonard Peltier

Dear friends, relatives, supporters, loved ones: 79 years old. Mother Earth has taken us on another journey around Grandfather Sun. Babies have taken their first breath. People have lived, loved, and died. Seeds have been […]

‘Long live the spirit of Jonathan Jackson!’

August 20, 2023 Stephen Millies

Two 17-year-olds at the door of history Jonathan Jackson was just 17 years old when he gave his life for oppressed people on Aug. 7, 1970. He went to the San Rafael, California, courthouse to […]