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Podcast

May 8, 2019

Activist Scarlet Estrada on Hugo Chávez and the Venezuelan political crisis

The Hum Podcast

Scarlet Estrada discusses the confusion around the Venezuelan crisis, reframing political prisoners as hostages, and the importance of art in sharing the truth.

Activist Toolkit

Support detained Palestinian Legislative Council member Khalida Jarrar

3 Minute Action

Let her know she is not forgotten.

Event

Political Prisoner Benefit for Amelie, Fallon and Carlos

Dec 20, 2014

38 Blood Alley Social Space

38 Blood Alley Square

Vancouver , BC

Canada

49° 16' 58.764" N, 123° 6' 18.6696" W

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British Columbia CA

A fundraiser and info night in solidarity with the 5e3. Featuring a spoken presentation and short film.

Columnists

Jun 12, 2013

Feminism, ecology and Maroon the Implacable

Thomas Ponniah

There is only one political prisoner in the United States who openly identifies as a feminist and ecosocialist. His name is Russell Maroon Shoatz.

Blog

Jul 6, 2012

Bored but not broken -- Reflection, part one: Seasons and oak trees

Mandy Hiscocks

Today is the summer solstice. Through the tiny crack in the frosted covering of my cell's window I can see little bits of pink in the sky. It's all I'll see of the sunrise, and later the sunset.

Blog

May 5, 2012

Bored but not broken: All out for Byron!

Mandy Hiscocks

Today, I want to talk about Byron Sonne. Byron was arrested on all kinds of serious (not to mention seriously trumped up) charges related to the 2010 G20 summit.

Blog

May 5, 2012

Bored but not broken: A series of unfortunate events

Mandy Hiscocks

The past few days have been the worst yet. Since I got here, I've been putting a lot of effort into a few specific things. And now, one by one, they have all been dealt some pretty serious blows.

Event

Palestinian Prisoner's Day: Perspectives on the current struggle

Apr 17, 2012

Beit Zatoun

612 Markham Street

Toronto , ON

Canada

43° 39' 53.2584" N, 79° 24' 44.6868" W

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Ontario CA

Join us at Beit Zatoun at 7PM on April 17th to learn more about the current situation in Israel for Palestinian prisoners and to help build the next stage of this struggle.

Blog

Mar 12, 2012

Bored but not broken: Un/welcome distractions

Mandy Hiscocks

G20 political prisoner Mandy Hiscocks gets an unexpected visit and talks about how she got a subscription to The Globe and Mail in prison.

Blog

Mar 3, 2012

Bored but not broken: The many faces of Vanier

Mandy Hiscocks

G20 political prisoner Mandy Hiscocks writes about a conflict with a guard and "Vainer Idol."

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