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The Anarchist Black Cross (ABC) began shorly afte the 1905 Russian Revolution. 1t formed afer breaking from the Political Red Cross, due 10 the group’s refusal to support Anarchist and Social Revolutionary Political Prisoners. The new group, naming itself the Anarchist Red Cross (ARC), began to pro- Vide aid to those Politcal Prisaners who were refsed support by the PRC In the early decades, the organization had chapters. throughout Europe and North America. These chapters worked together to provide assistance to_prisoners only in Russia. Soon other groups, such as the Larvian Anarchist Red Cross, emerged to provide aid in other Eastem Eropean coun- tries. Armed with the ideas of mutual aid and solidarity, these groups worked tielessly to provide support to those who were suffering because of thei political beliefs. In 1919, the organization’s name c o the Anarchist Black Cross to avoid sion with the International Red Cross. Through the 1920s and uniil 1958, the orzan- ization worked under various other names but provided the same level of support a the other groups working as Anarchist Black Cross, After 1936, the ABC expanded its aid to places such as Greece, ltaly and Spain. In 1958, the organization collapsed but reemerged ’in 1967 in London, England. Once again ABC chapters spread throughout the globe providing support for imprisoned comrades. Sadly, by the end of the 19705 only a handful of ABC chapters il eisted. T the §0s, however, the ABC began (0 gain popularity again in the US and Europe. For years, the ABC’s name was kept alive by a Bumber of completely autonomous groups scattered throughout the globe and supprt- ing a wide variety of pison issues. In May of 1995, a small group of ABC collectives merged into a federation whose aim was to focus on the averall support and defense of Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War. Various groups have since merged in numerous networks throughout the globe working on various prison issucs. The Anarchist Black Cross Federation (ABCF) has continued its mission to focus on the aid and support of Political Prisoners. We take the position that PP/POWSs demand our top priority. We strive to continue with the same dedication and solidaity to our fallen com- rades as those before us have shown. Introduction: “Crucially important to maintaining the anarchist integrity of this organization is the fact that Branch Groups and Support Groups are fieely autonomous to take on whatever initiatives they can to furthier the Unity of Purpose of the ABC. So long as these initiatives do not contradict any preexisting agrecmens (Tactical Uniy) that have becn made by the CE, it is not necessary for all groups to approve of and/or jects or work of other ABCF col- agree with proy Constitution and Structure] lectives.” [from the ABC] The following definitions are used to describe the below- terms whenever they appear in the ABCF Update or any. other ABCF literature. Political Prisoner (PP): A person incarcerated for actions carried out in support of legitimate struggles for self deter- mination or for opposing the illegal policies of the govern- ment andlor s politcal subdivsions. [Specal International Tribunal on the Violation of Human Rights of PP/POWS in U.S. Prisons and Jails, Dec. ’90] Prisoner of War (POW): Those combatants struggling against colonial and alien domination and racist regimes captured as prisoners are to be accorded the status of pris- oner of war and their treatment should be in accordance with the provisions of the Geneva Conventions Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 12 August, 1949 (General Assembly resolution 3103) istrugglemag Tssue 14 Out Now! Check it out at http:/ / www.4strugglemag.org Help keep this project going! Paper copies of each issue are sent to over 200 prisoners, at no cost to them. Get a “solidarity subscription” - one year of issues for yourself and for a prisoner for only $30. Donate online or contact : torontoabef@gmail.com The ABCEF is: Prisoner Committee 3 BILL DUNNE SEKOU KAMBUI #10916-086 (W. TURK) #113058 / Box 2068 Box 56 Inez, KY 41224 SCC (B1-21) Elmore, AL 36025 MALIKI LATINE #81-A-4469 JAAN LAAMAN Clinton C.F. #Wd1414 PO Box 2000 BOX 100 Dannemora, NY 12929 South Walpole, MA 02071 Federation Chapters = AALBUQUERQUE ABC PHILLY ABC PO Box 27662 PO Box 42129 Albuguerque, NM 87125 Philadelphia, PA 19101 ARCATA ABC PO Box 380 Arcata, CA 95518 TORONTO ABC PO Box 97048 RPO Roncescalles Ave. Toronto, Ontario DENVER ABC MBR 383 Canada CIO P &L Printing 2208 Clay Street Denver, CO 80211 LOS ANGELES ABC PO Box 11223 Whittier, CA 90603 NYC ABC PO Box 110034 Brooklyn, NY 11211 & www.abef.net
’ROM THE FRi Chilean Anarchists Arrested In the early hours of September 27th, Chilean Police (the Carabinieros) Speciai Operations (GOPE) and Criminal Laboratory (Labocar) Investigation teams raided a squat in the center of Santiago. According to corporate media teports the Carabinieros arrested six individuals, 5 Chileans and one Spaniard. Authorities claim that the arrested squatters are part of an anarchist network who are responsible for rioting and molotov attacks during the past few months after the student uprising and protests commemorating the anniver- sary of Pinochet’s US backed military coup September 11th, 1973 Aceording 10 media report, authorities found “subversive material” as well as “materials to fabricate molotovs". Itis important to keep aware of develop- ments and to support these prisoners as well as anarchists in Chile who will undoubtedly be facing repression in the weeks to come. Anarchists Attack in Chile On November 3, an anarchist_group known as the Effain Plaza Olmedo Explosives Band attacked a branch of Banco de Credito e Inversiones inside a Marriott hotel. The attack left windows shatters and a security guard injured. Chile has experienced 101 such bomb- ings since 2004, most of them involving low-power, homemade explosive devices No one has died in the incidents. Responsibility for the blasts s usually claimed by anarchists or anti-globalization groups, some of them linked to Chile’s dis- gruntled Mapuche Indians. Eftain Plaza Olmedo was an anarchist militant who gunned down two upper-class. youths on a Santiago street comer in July 1912. Sentenced 10 40 years in prison, he was paroled in 1925 only to be found dead in the capital a fow days afer his release. Authorities never determined whether he was murdered or commited suicide. Anarchist Ends Strike Afier 100 days, Spanish anarchist, Amadeu_Casellas, ’has called off his hungertrike. Casellis was on hunger strike from July 15 1o October 24. He began his strike in protest 1o appression he faced for communiques he had written. Casellas has spent more than 25 years in prison due to his participation in dazens of bank robberies during the 1970s. Funds expropriated were given to support work- ers struggle. Last year he was on strike for 77 days over prison abuses and the State’s refusal to release him despite laws manda- ing the release of prisoners who have served the same amount of time. Solidarity Action in Germany On Oct. 13, a police station was Mexican Eco-Anarchist Held On Oct. 27, Diego A. a l6-year old anarchist was held for ELF activities Police tried to stop him while he was riding his bike. The young man attemped to dis- pose of his backpack and his bike. Despite his attempt o elude the police, they cap- tured him and discovered 4 incendiary devices a molotov and other questionable items. Police suspect the young man in six actions between March 22 to September 26. According o the press, he admitted participating in the actions as well as being ‘an anarchist and also part of the ELF. Belgrade Anarchists Held On September 3, 6 anarcho-syndicalists were arrested in Belgrade and are being tried for international terrorism. They are accused of having connection with Black Elijah (Ceni Llija) and participation in a ‘molotov attack on the Greek embassy last August 25th. They face 15 years in prison. The six accused have denied any involvement in the incidents. The anar- chists, Ratibor Trivunac, Tadej Kurepa and Ivan Vulovic, are members of the Union Confederation Anarcho-Syndicalist Initiative, which is_affilisted tothe Intemational Workers’ Association (IWA- AIT). Trivinac s currently a delegate o the duty of IWA-AIT General Secretary) Lawyers’ fees will obviously be extremely high, so anyone who wishes to contribute financially to solidarity cfforts can send a check made out o the CNTAIT, with the words “Solidarité Belgrade” on the back, to the following address: CNTAIT 108 rue Damrémont 75018 PARIS Chicago: Action for 6 Held On September 30, six people were chanzd with mob action for allegedly damaging property at an anti-olympic protest in Chicago. Jetemy Hammond, Jason Hammond, Jeremy Sorkin, Johnathan Clark, Rocky Mount and Anna Stafford have each been chared with mob action - a class 4 felony. In response 1o the arests, a group attacked the Chicago Community Bank taking out seven windows. “One for cach ofthose arrested and one more for the bid." Windows of a cop car were also taken ou. News From Greece Bonanno Arrested in Greece On Oct. I, Anarchists Alfredo Bonanno and Christos Stratigopulos were arrested in Greece on suspicion of having carried out a bank robbery. The two were arrested a few minutes later at road block. Group Attacks Near PM On Gct. 2. the group, ~Conspiracy of and Suatigopuios Banks Attacked in Solidarity On Oct. 8, a group of peaple attacked banks and corporations in central Athens in broad daylight_ The attacks were solidarity with three anarchist prisoners, Masouras, Hadjimichelakis and Yospas. The threc were charged with participation in the “Conspiracy of the Cell of Fire” group. Anarchist Squats Attacked Two squats in the center of Athens came under attack in the first week of November. The first incident oceurred in the carly hours of Nov. 2. Several molotoy cockiails were thrown at Lelas Karayianni No. 37 causing serious damage. On Nov. 3, Villa Amalias was attacked. This was Second time in the last two months. There was no damage at this location, Anarchist Say, “Party Over” On Oct. 27, an sharchist group called claimed responsibilty for a bomb attack Thessalonski Greek Anarchists Wanted Greek authorities are offering 900,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of three anarchists and sus- pected robbers who have cluded capture for three years. Simeon Seisidis, Marios Seisidis and Grigoris Tsironis are accused of being members of the anarchist group. Revolutionary Struggle. The group is best known for an attack against the US embassy in Athen in 2007. The organiza- tion was added to the list of foreig terror- ist organizations by Sec. of State Clinton. The three anarchists took part in the bank expropriation at the National Bank in Athens in January 2006. During this action Yiannis Dimitrakis was arrested and is serving 25 years for his part in the action.
Plain Words: A Rebirth of Resistance We wish to welcome our readers to the first issue of Plain Words, a publication of the Anarchist Black Cross Federation (ABCF). Plain Words will replace our previous publication, the ABCF Updeate. The changing of the name of our publication is an attempt to give a nod to our past, as a movement and as an organization. It is an attempt to give recognition to the ideas, groups and individuals who have influenced this organization. We hope that by using this name, our history and our martyrs will not be forgotten. We will remember the names of Andrea Salsedo, Carlo Valdinoci, Sacco and Vanzetti and others who have died in the name of Anarchism. In May and June of 1919, a series of bombings aimed at government and corpo- rate elite rocked cities throughout the coun.- try. The elite who had caused so much pain from a safe distance, were now finding themselves face-to-face with the hatred they had created. Discovered at several of the bombing was a lir entitled “Plain Words.” These fliers were declaration of war by a group calling itself, “The Anarchists Fighters.” The fliers promised that anar- chists will not be silent in the face of oppression. Anarchists would seck revenge for the abuse suffered at the hands of the State. In Plain Words, anarchists declared fts refusal to live as slaves to any maser. The attacks were believed to be the work of ltalian anarchists, who were fol. lowers of Luigi Gallean, an insurrec- tionary anarchist and the editor of several anarchist_newspapers, including as Cronaca Sovversiva and La Questione Sociale. It is believed that the Galleanists iniiated their campaign in_response to Congress passing the Anarchist Act, a law aimed at resident aliens Vet disciples of Galleani had already become involved in direct action as carly as 1914, Members of a Galleanist group in East Harlem, known as the Bresci Group, hatched a plot to kill J.D. Rockefeller in retaliation for his_involvement in the Ludlow Massacre. Also involved in the plot were members of the IWW and the Latvian scction of the Anarchist Red Cross. However, the plan was foiled when the bomb exploded prematurely killing two members of the Anarchist Red Cross and a member of the IWW. The explosion destroyed several levels of tenement on Lexington Avenue. Galleanists continued for the next few years to engage in ‘propaganda of the deed" committing acts of violence against anyone they deemed to represent the government or the clite. The campaign ceased only when the Galleanist fled to Mexico o avoid the draf. On October 16, 1918, Congress enacted the Anarchist Act of 1918. This act led to the arrest of 4,000 radicals and the eventu- al deportation of 556 people. Galleani would also eventually be prosecited under this very law. He, and his disciples, responded to the war being waged on them. In late April 1919, approximately 30 booby trap bombs destined for a wide cross-section of prominent politicians, jus- tice officials, and financiers (including John D. Rockefeller and Attomey General ‘A Mitchell Palmer) were sent through the mail. Most of the packages were intercept- ed after a couple of the packages were delivered In June of that year, the Galleanists con- tinued their campaign, setting off eight bombs simultaneously in several different U.S. cities. The targets included the homes of judges, businessmen, a mayor, an immi- eration inspector, and a church. At every Tocation where the bombs were exploded, leaflets on pink paper, entitled “Plain Words” was discovered. ‘Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer’s house was targeted again during the June attacks. However, as Galleanist, Carlo Valdinoci, approached the front door, the bomb prematurely exploded, blowing him to picces. Valdinoci worked on Cronaca Sovversiva with Galleani. Two years prior o the bombing, he was in Mexico with Saceo and Vanzett. 1 s believed that they t0o had participated in the bombing cam- paign, but that has never been confirmed. Investigators attempied to- discover clues based off of the remaining pieces of Valdinoci, but it was the *Plain Words’ flier that gave them insight 10 who was respon- sible. Based off of information received from raids in Paterson, NJ, the FBI discovered the printing shop thai produced the flers Police brought in several suspects includ- ing 2 man named Andrea Salsedo. During his interrogation, Salsedo, a known mel ber of the Galleanist_group, was thiown from the 14th floor of the Department of Justice Building. The Galleanist would_ continue_ their attack on the USS. clite for more than a decade, including the bombing of Wall Street. The bombing, done in retaliation of the conviction of Sacco and Vanzett, killed 38 people and injured 400. It is believed that a comrade of Sacco and Vanzett and Galleanist, Mario Buda was responsible for the act. As for Luigi Galleani, he was deported two weeks after the June 1919 bombings under the Anarchist Act of 1918. Despite suspicion, the U.S. government was unable to prove Galleani’s involvement in the bombings. No one was ever tried for the bombing campaign of 1919. A New Generation In 1991, a group of anarchists came together to form the Paterson Anarchist Collective (PAC). The organization began 10 organize around issues that impacted the working class community of Paterson, including police brutality. Having such & rich history of anarchist militancy at every corner, the Paterson_anarchists_naturally became influenced by the carly lialian anarchist movement. In October 1992, PAC opened the Right to Existence bookstore, named after Paterson anarchist group active in the carly 20th Century. Members of the sroup included Luigi Galleani, Errico, Malatesta and Gaetano Bresci, the anarchist responsi- ble for the assassination of King Umberto in lialy in 1900 and who the Bresci Group was named after But before the Right to Existence book- store was (o open, the police raided the shop. Police arrested and physically assaulted members of the organization. Later that week, police shot up the store, leaving eight bullet holes in the door. Due to articles printed in local and radi- cal newspapers, PAC was soon contacted by Ray Luc Levasseur (Ohio 7 political prisoner) and Ojore Lutalo (anarchist New Afrikan Prisoner of War.) Out of this iniial contact, the New Jersey Anarchist Black Cross was formed. During this period of time, the PAC/NJ ABC also began to produce 2 CopWatch newspaper. Afler the first issue the newspa- per’s name was changed to Plain Words The name was obviously taken from the Galleanist’s document. The publication was produced for a brief period of time before it ceased production. We attribute this period to be the birth of the Anarchist Black Cross Federation While others may have helped to form the Federation, it was the Paterson chapter that helped to form the strong principles and deep paliical insight that was necessary to lay the foundation of this organization. It is this strong foundation that has continued to make the ABCF successful
Reprinting of the Plain Words Flier ‘The powers that be make no secret of their will o stop. here in America, the warld-wide spread of revolution. The pow- ers that be must reckon that they will have to accept the fight they have provoked. A’time when the social question’s solu- tion can be delayed no longer: class war is on and can not cease but with 2 complete. Victory for the International proletariat. “The challenge is an old one, oh “demo- eratic” lords of the autocratic republic. We have been dreaming of freedom, we have talked of liberty, we have aspired to a better world, and you jailed us, you clubbed us, you deported us, you murdered us whenev. er you could. ‘Now that the great war, waged to replen- ish your purses, and build a pedestal o your sains,is over, nothing better can you do to protect your stolen_ millions, and your usurped fame, than to direct all the pawer of the murderous institutions you created for_your exclusive defense, against the warking multtudes rising to 4 more human conception of life ‘The jails, the dungeons you reared to bury all protesting voices, are now replen- ished with languishing conscientious work- ers, and never satisied, you increase their nurmber ever day. It history of yesterday that your gun- men were shooting and murdering unarmed masses by the wholesale; it has been the history of every day in your regime; and now all prospects are even worse. Do not expect us to sit down and pray and ery. We accept your challenges and mean (o stick to our war duties. We know thatall you do is for your defense as a class; we know also that the proletariat has the same right to protect itsel, since their press has been suffocated, their mouths muzzled; we mean to speak for them the voice of dynamite, through the mouth of guns. Do not say we are acting cowardly because we keep hiding, do not say it is abominable: it is war, class war, and you were the frst to wage it under cover of the ‘powerful institutions you call order, in the darkness of your laws, behind the guns of ‘your bone-héaded slave. No liberty do you accept but yours; the working peaple also have a right to free- dom, and their rights, our own rights, we have set our minds (o protect at any price. We are not many, perhaps more than you dream of, though but are all determined to fight to the last, tll a man remains buried in ‘your Bastiles, il a hostage of the working Class is lef 10 the tortures of your police system, and will never rest until your fall is complete, and the laboring masses have taken possession of all that rightly belongs 10 them. ‘There will be bloodshed; we will not dodge: there will have 1o be murder: we will kill, because it is necessary; there will have to be destruction; we will destroy o rid the world of your tyrannical instiutions. We are ready to do anything and every- thing to suppress the capitalist class: just as You are doing anything and everything to Suppress the proletarian revoluion. ‘Our mutual position is prtty clear. What has been done by us so far is only a wam- that there are friends of popular liberties still living. Only now we are getting into the fight, and you will have a chance to see what liberty-laving people can do. Do not seck to believe that we are the Germans’ or the devil’s paid agents; you know well we are class-conscious men with strong determination, and no vulgar liabil- 1y. And never hope that your cops. and your hounds will ever succeed in ridding the country of the anarchistic germ that pulses We know how we stand with you and know how to take care of ourselves. Besides, you will never get all of us and we ‘multiply nowadays. Just wait and resign to your fate, since privilege and riches have tumed your heads. Long live social revolution! Down with tyranny! THE ANARCHIST FIGHTERS. 74 Years Later, Plain Words Still Calls for Resistance This article was originally published in the Plain Words (1993) published by the Paterson Anarchist Collective (PAC) and the New Jersey Anarchist Black Cross (NJ ABC.) In 1919, radical anarchists all over the country staged a nation wide protest that was to show the authorities of the time that the people were fed up with their tactics, procedures, justice, and basically, their existence. These anarchists planned to plant bombs at the homes and offices of leading political officials and bosses. The bombs were hand delivered by the anarchists on June 2, 1919 and all exploded within an hour of each other (12 midnight) in 2 mas- sive demand for justice. At cach site that a bomb was to be placed. numerous copies of a pamphlet entitled “Plain Words™ were also to appear. Paterson, which has a truly inspiring P L, W O R ‘and thick anarchist history, was one of the many cities in which a bomb exploded on that night of the people’s justice. ‘The pamphlet plainly stated that the conditions in which we were forced to live, under the fist of government, were intoler- able. It went on to say “you jailed us, you elubbed us, you deported us, you murdered us whenever you could.” And now “The powers that be... will have to accept the fight they have provoked.” In this same spirit of revolution, we bring the Plain Words back to the people of Paterson. We can not agree more with our broth- ers and sisters of the past who called out for freedom in an environment of oppres- I N D S sion. We too prin this paper calling to all people to take action and fight back against the unjust beast called government. We don’t call for bombings and destruction as the original Plain Words did for several reasons. (One of them being that such a call would be illegal and would end in arrests and imprisonment.) However this publication pleads with all ofis readers to get involved in whatev- er way they can. We plead with all people to work together and to cooperate with each other in order to build a free society ofal nationalites. Plain Words hopes to be the revolution- ary voice of a people who are yeaning to smash the chains of capitalism, and to wake up a new dawn of true freedom. “Do not expect us to sit down and pray and cry. We accept you challenge and mean 1o stick to our duties.” We are not many; perhaps more than you dream of, but all are determined to Tight to the last... we will never rest.” “You will never get us.
Tortuga: Arrests, Raids and Grand Jury On October 1, 2009 at 6am, the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) raided an anarchist collective house in Queens, NY, known as the Tortuga house. According 10 the warrant, the reason o the raid was that residents had violated the federal riot laws. For 16 hours police searched the home, tearing apart the home in search of any and all material deemed to be worthy of confis- cation. What items did the police deem warthy, you may ask. liems included but were not limited to: Curious George plush toys, artwork, correspondence with politicalprisoner Daniel McGowan, birth certificates, pass- ports, the entire video archive of 4 local media collective, tax records, books, com- puters, storage devices, cell phones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer DVDs, flags, banners, posters, photographs While we recognize the danger of all plush toys, especially those considered to be curious in nature, we know that the real impetus to the raid was the arrest of two residence of the Tortuga, Elliott Madison and Michael Wallschlager, during the G-20 proesis. The two men, both anarchists, were arrested on September 24 in the subirbs of Pittsbursh. They were arrested for assisting the G-20 protesters avoid arrests by police via_ communication on Twitter. The two were released after 36 hours on detention New York ABCF Statement On October 1, 2009, at 6:00 am, the Joint Terrorism Task Force kicked down the front door to an anarchist collective house in Queens, New York, affectionately known as Tortuga. This much you know. And while we of the NYC Anarchist Black Cross slept, our comrades were being sub- jected 1o the type of humiliating treatment that is typical from the state. The cops claimed {0 be searching for evidence relat. ed to rioting. We know better. These Federal rioting charges are not new 1o us, they were used to target the Chicago Sever in 1968. They beat the charges then and we’ll beat them novw. This raid was a fishing expedition intended not only to intimidate public anar- chists, but also 1o gather information for future prosecutions. It oceurred in the con.- fext of a growing repression, the likes of which anarchists have not experienced in the last decade. What does it mean? If noth- ing else, it means we’re doing something right Apart from that, it means we need to intensify our capacity for effective strate- gizing. If the state is spending untold dol. lars and labor hours devising ways to van- and posted bail. Many in the radical com- munity viewed the arrests as_simply absurd: only to have the level absurdity raised a level higher with the raids. “The JTTE, FBI, and all the rest of the government actonyms, wanted 1o prove that these two anarchists caused a riot in Pittsburh. By providing the locations of police, street protesters were able to avoid arrests, thus, “This is not the frst time the federal riot lawe was used by the government 1o sup- press the radical movement. It is the same Iaw used during the prosecution of the Chicago 7 (Bobby Seale was actually the 8th defendant but was tried separately) Let us remind you that this was the same trial where Bobby Seale found himself pagged and bound for participating in his own defense. Five of the defendant were even- twally found guilty of the law, but were later thrown out on appeal. Under the foderal anti-rioting statute, it is a felony to organize, promote, encour- age, participate in, or carry on a iot; or [..] 0 aid or abet any person in incifing or par- ticipating in [] a iot.” By that token, ply telling 4 person flecing caps with batons which way to run makes you a felon. ‘The day after the raid, the attoneys for defendanis filed an injunction against the State forbidding the authorities from fish- quish our networks, physical and other- wise, we must develop ways to counteract this. SULIDARRTY Over the last decade, two of our main strategies have been organizing in our neighborhoods and organizing in the strects. It is fair 10 say, we’ve goiten better at both. Unfortunately, divergent currents of thought have led many to think that we must focus on one or the other, that the two are in some way mutually oxclusive. In reality, these two are often composed of the same people. Even when they aren’t, they ‘compliment each other; stronger ties in our neighborhoods creates support i the strect, If we look o recent history, there are movements that did not sce the separation between building stronger neighborhoods and militancy in the streets. There is plenty o learn from these movements, especially from those most affected by and entangled in the state’s repression. As an organization ing through the belongings until they retumed to court. Afier the raid, it became known that that a grand jury investigation was taking place against members of the Tortuga house. It was this investigation that lead to the raid of the house. The reason for the investiga- tion will remain sealed untl the indict- ments are announced On November 3, Pennsylvania authori- s dropped charges again the two mem- bers of the Tortuga house. Instead of oral arguments regarding the defense motion to unseal the secret 15-page affidavit author- izing the arrests of the two anarchists in Pittsburgh, the prosecutor abruptly dropped all charges. While at fist glance this may be viewed as a victory, more than likely what we are sceing is the Pittsburgh DA stepping aside 1o allow the federal prosecution 1o take over. We are seeing an escalation in the prosecution of our dear friends at the Tortuga house. Just a few months ago, our government praised lranian protesters who used Twitter 1o direct marches and to communicate with the world. Today, the same act is viewed as termorism when done by American citizens. In the US, free speech is only free, until you chose to use it. The atiack on the Tortuga house and its residence is proof of this. on Tortuga that supports political prisoners and prison- ers of war, many coming from these very movements, we believe that their input can provide insight and inform our evlving strategies while also helping to keep them tied to the sireets. With the number of polit- ical prisoners increasing- the majority of those most recently arrested are anarchists this need to communicate with them should be evident. We stand with the anarchists in Queens, not only out of solidarity with their ideas, but also because they are our friends and comrades. We realize that the state is attacking during a sensitive time - a time in which we are primed to put another chink in its armor while understanding we also face increased risks. We can work together and tear this motherfucker down and now is the time to focus on strategy, stay ahead of the cops, and support our friends, com- rades, and allies when they most need it For the worlds we’re building, against those that must come down, ABCF-NYC October 13th, 2009
QOjore Lutalo Released On August 26, Anarchist, New Afrikan political prisoner Ojore Lutalo was finally recently released from prison after 26 years. Ojore spent most his time served in isolation, or “the hole.” due to dedication 10 the revolutionary movement Ojore was serving a parole violation sentence stemming from a conviction for a bank expropriation to finance revolution- ary activity and engaging in a gun battle with police in December 1975. He was also serving 2 forty-year sentence for a 1982 ‘cunfight with a drug dealer in an attempt to expropriate funds and rid communites of Lynne Stewart Ordered to Prison On November 19, Lynne Stewart tured herself in at the Lower Manhattan federal courts to begin her 28-month sentence. In 2002, the United Stated Government indict- ed Stewart for conspiring to defraud the US, conspiring 1o provide and conceal material support 1o terrorist activity, providing and concealing material support to terrorist activity and two counts of making false statements Stewar’s real crime? For 30 years, Stewart worked heroically to defend America’s poor, underprivileged, and unwanted, never afforded due process and judicial faimess without an advocate like her. Where others wouldn’t go, she defend- ed controversial figures like David Gilbert of the Weather Underground, Richard Williams of the United Freedom Front, Sekou Odinga and Nasser Ahmed of the Black Liberation Army, and many more like them. “The charges and conviction of Stewartis based around her former client Sheik Abdel Rahman. At former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark’s request, Stewart joined him as part of Rahman’s court-appoinied defense team. In his 1995 show tnial, he was con- victed and is now serving a lfe sentence for seditious conspiracy, soliciation of murder, solicitation of an attack on American mili. tary instalations, conspiracy to murder, and conspiracy to bomb in connection with the 1993 World Trade Center attack despite evi- dence proving his innocence on all charges. In addition to charging Stewart, the DOJ also charsed a number of others: Mohammed Yousty, the Arabic lnguage interpreter for communications between Stewart and Rahman: Abmed Abdel Sattar, 2 resident of Staten Island, New York and described in the indictment as 2 “surtogate” for Rahman: and Yassir Al-Siri, currently in custody in the United Kingdom, The indictment alleges that Stewart allowed Yousry fo communicate with Rahman in Arabic regarding nonlegal mat- drug dealers. Ojore spent a few week in Philadelphia getting reoriented and is planning o move back to New Jersey. "To make a donation without selecting an item from the gift registry, checks or money orders payable to Tim Fasnacht can be sent to Philadelphia ABCF Post Office Box 42120 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101 ters, and that she purposely made extrancous comments in English that would mask and conceal the Arabic conversation, ‘She was also accused of violating US Bureau of Prisons Special Administrative Measures (SAMS) that included gag order on her client, Sheik Abdel Rahman. When imposed, they prohibit discussion on topics the Justice Department (DOJ) rules outside of “legal representation,” so lawyers can’t discuss them with clients, thus inhibiting their defense. Her 2004 - 2005 show trial was a mock- ery of justice with echoes of the worst MeCarthy-like tactics. Inflammatory terror- st images were displayed in court {0 preju- dice the jury, and prosecutors vilified Stewart as a traitor with “radical” political views. In addition, days before the verdict, the militant pro-lsracli Jewish Defense Organization put up flyers near the court- house displaying her address. It threatened to “drive her out of her home and out of the state,” and said she “needs to be put out of business legally and effectively.” It was part of the orchestrated scheme inside and outside the courtroom 10 heighten fear, conviet Stewart, and intimidate other lawyers to expect the same treatment i they dare represent unpopular clients efectively. On February 10, 2005 (afier a seven month trial and 13 days of deliberation) she was convicted on all five counts. Under New York state law, she was automatically disbarred, and the state Supreme Court’s Appellate Division denied her petition to resign voluntarily. On October 17, 2006, she was sentenced to 28 months imprisonment, but remained free on bond pending appeal before the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circut. Stewart Ordered to Prison On November 17, the Appeals Court revoked Stewart’s bond, upheld the verdict, ordered her surrender forthwith, but stayed it until November 19 at SPM to let her attor- ney file a motion for reconsideration. It was denied, so Lynne Stewart tumed herself i to begin her sentence. “The situation remains fluid, dire, and complicated by Stewart’s batile with breast cancer. She has surgery scheduled for December 7, unlikely now, but if done in prison or where authorities direct, it won’t be the quality she deserves. In ts ruling, the three judge panel (John Walker, Guido Calebresi and Robert Sack) was firm, hosile and belligerent in uphold- ing the lower court’s conviction. Judge Sack accused Stewart of lying and called for longer sentence. “We think that whether (she) lied under oath at her trial i directly relevant to whether her sentence was appro- priate,” he wrote, and directed District Court Judge John Koelil to re-sentence her “so as to reflect that finding.” Judge Walker was even harsher, calling the original sentence ‘breathtakingly low." Judge Calabrese said Lam at a loss for any rationale upon this record that could reasonably justify a sen- tence of 28 months’ imprisonment for this defendant.” They all said Stewart was “convicted principally with respect to (her violating) measures by which (she) had agreed to abide,” namely SAMs. They rejected her “argument that, as a lawyer, she was not bound by (them), and her belsted argument collaterally atiacking their constitutionali- 132" They also: “affitm(ed her conviction) of providing and concealing material support to the con- spiracy to murder persons in a foreign coun- try (and) of conspiring 1o provide and con- ceal such support...We conclude that the charges were valid (and) the evidence was sufficient o sustain the convictions. We also reject Stewart’s claims that her purported attempt to serve as a “zealous advoeate” for her client provides her with immunity from Continued on page 12
Running Down the Walls 2009 < Statements by our Imprisoned Comrades Phil Africa Statement —é——td——bomy by LONG LIVE JOHN AFRICA’S REVO- LUTION Ona Move! My revolutionary best to all at ABCF and all those involved in the work of True Revolution! Much respect 1o all those active in the serious work needed to gain the release of all PP/POWS! I truly hope all are strong and on THE MOVE in the work needed to Completely Eliminate this rotten reform world system that imposes. its destructive ways on ALL LIFE. As always I’m sure that RDTW will again be the great success it has been in the past. L speak for THE MOVE ORGANIZA- TION in saying that we are in solidarity with this event and all those who support it Just heard the news of this system’s contin- ued attack on Leonard Peltier. Everyone should be up in arms about the vulgarity of the 15-year hit given Leonard by the parole board! Like with the SFS, this system’s hatred for those with the courage 10 stand against it in defense of whats right,is his- torical. Run-a-way Slaves were hunted down for daring o be in the Free as GOD MAMMA NATURE intends ALL LIFE to be. The Native Peoples were Slaughtered for daring to hold o their Right to live and the land MOTHER NATURE made them caretakers of! 31 years later THE MOVE 9 are still being held hostage by this system for dar- ing t0 survive this system’s atiempt to mur- der us on August 8, 1978 and the list goes on and on. For those of you running for Justice for Al 1 truly hope that your foot- Steps are heard around the world and shakes the brittle bones of All oppressors! Let each foot step, each voice heard, be a strong statement (0 this system, that no one: it has and is still doing an injusice 1o, will ever be forgotten! Let cach foot step be a Demand to this system 1o release Chip Fitzgerald, Herman Bell, Sundiata Acoli Mumia Abu Jamal, Hugo Pinell, Roberi Seth Hayes, David Gilbert, Marilyn Buck, ‘The MOVE 9, Veronza Bowers, the Cuban 5, and the unending lst of others, t00 many o name at this time, but are Not forgotien just because their names were not men- tioned. ‘Those who have been Unjustly denied their release from these hell holes for way far too long, Let the run ring loud to this System, that these folk of strong commitied reflections of Justice and Freedom are not and will never be forgotten and that their release s being Demanded! Let every foot step remind this system that all of those who have given their lives o this struggle are Forever Loved by us all! “That they are, as all Good Soldiers of this Revolution, missed but Never Forgotten! Let everyone feel their strong dedicated spirits flow through your hearts & souls Sekou Cinque Kambui’s Statement v s s~y Dear friends, comrade in strugale As a Political Prisoner held hostage for over forty years now by the slave manufac- turing state of Alabama. Your sacrifice and diligent efforts in solidarity and support of Political Prisoners and Prisoners of war is deeply appreciated. Keep up the good work! ‘Your Missive advising us in the Social Consciousness Development Group (SCDG) about Running Down the Walls event that you have organized arrived safe- Iy All concerned are in solidarity with you and though incarcerated we will be Running Down the Walls with you here at staton C.F. under the organization of SCDG Chairman Sekou Kambui We feel that to run with you, even removed as we are from the forerunners outside, we are demonstrating ou solidari- ty and support of the principles by which you were guided and motivated to arganize RDTW on behalf of PPPOW’s. September 61 s the birthday of Sekou Kambui the chairman of SCDG and so he is proud to be able to give a celebration in dedication to his fellow PP and Virzo Leonard Peltier whose birth month he Sebu Kessa Saa Tabansi’s Statement =4 ——ré——rs—yé— Anarchist Salutations and revolutionary eretings! ‘Comrades 1 am unable to run except for in segregation, but there is NO exercise yard on September 12th 200. However | Will pace the cell in circles 0 be there in spirit! My words- For you all, the struggle is a continuum, “Unified we stand and divided we fail.” My knowledge- “A journey of one thou- sand miles begins with one siep.” My encouragement- “never quit, run free or die” — bt with every step and fill you with the strength and motivation to carry on this struggle until the battle for Justice & Freedom for ALL is won and a reality for ALL! To quote JOHN AFRICA “SOLL DARITY IS UNITY. WITHOUT UNITY YOU CAN’T HAVE REVOLUTION." LONG LIVE JOHN AFRICA! Let us always find that Common Ground to work in hamony, work in solidarity in and in unity help build that better world for all. Again my love & solidarity to ALL! Take care, stay strong and keep ON THE. MOVE. Ona MOVE! Your Bro in Revolution Phil Africa FREE THE MOVE 9 FREE MUMIA ABU JAMAL! FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS! FREE ALL SOCIAL AND CLASS WAR PRISONERS! NEVER FORGET MAY 13TH, 10851 LONG LIVE JOHN AFRICA’S REVO- LUTION AND DOWN WITH THIS ROT- TEN REFORM WORLD SYSTEM! William Phillips Africa #AM-4984 Follies Road, Drawer K Dalas, PA 13612 SCI Dallas e shares. We, in SCDG are also fighters for social justice and a part of the “Internaiional Prisoner’s Human Rights Liberation Struggle” movement Stay strong! Keep the struggle Alive and the faith in the righteousness of the cause you have embraced in the forefront of your endeavors. Tam, Tremain, In solidarity and struggle Sekou Kambui (W. Turk) 113058 PO. Box 56 SCC (B1-21) Elmore, AL 360250056 e My solidarity- “Struggle! Free all polit- ical Prisoners and Prisoners of War!" Sebu Kessa Saa Tabansi (A. Pew) HBT 7263/ Box A Bellefonte, Pa 16823-0820
Janine Phillips Africa’s Statement &< I Love yall’s Running Down The Walls event! It’s a good way to bring people together and focus on the cause. | know it will make Leonard Pelter feel good, it will make all of us Poliical Prisoners fecl good 1o see the support and care yall have for us, THANKYOU! We are still strong, we’re still commit- v ted to this revolution and we’re still inno- cent! This is why it’s so important for peo- ple to show their support in any way they can, no matter how small it may seem because there is no justice in this system. They got one set of laws for the rich and another for the rest of us. The power is in the people though, people just need to real- o y— e iz ths. Thanks again for yall’s dedication o the figh for justice! ON THE MOVE! B IS Janine Phillips Africa #00-6309 451 Fulerton Ave Cambridge Springs, PA 16403-1238 Bill Dunne’s Statement - Salutations and felicitations 1o all the comrades participating in Running Down the Walls 20091 “This year September 12h is a particu- larly meaningful day to let the peoples” feet shake the _apparatus of oppression, September 12th is Leonard Peltier’s birth. day. he is a strong comrade in the struggle for the most equitable social reality in which all peaple will have the greatest pos- Jaan Laaman’s Statement v 1 want to send a big shout out 1o every- one Running Down the Walls today - satur- day. Sept. 12th, 200, This is Jaan Laaman and I’m speaking 1o you from inside the us. penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona. Yes, | myself and a multinational group of solid prisoners will be Running Down the Walls, behind these walls in the Sonoran desert with all of you this saturday morning, I’m very pleased to hear we have 12 out- side runs, aking place from Los Angeles to Boston and places in between, and we have some runs in other countries too. 1 also know we have a lot of runs going on inside prisons from coast o coast as well 1 want to send out a salute to all my ABC Federation folks and all the people e e sible freedom to attain their full human potential. He has never wavered despite being among the longest held political pris- oners in the U.S. gulag archipelago and this year he was attacked by the federal parole ommission, that agency of repression inflicted yet another 15 year hit on Leonard for no other reason than that he is such a strong comrade, a powerful symbol. So let us vote with our feet! Vote for freedom for Leonard! Vote for freedom for all political prisoners! Vote against_oppression! My Vot may be cast in relative isolation but 1 will fel the walls trembling to the cadence of our collective foot fals Bill Dunne #10916.086 PO. Box 2068 Inez, KY 41224 USP Big Sandy S — running with them. And I want to send a salute out to all my Jericho people and all the runners rolling with them. | want to salute every person and all the groups who are running today. While long miles and high walls separate us, today we run as one large collective, growing in numbers, understanding and solidarity in support of political prisoners and ALL prisoners in our struggles for justice and survival We are young and old, women and men, many nationalitis, running in prison yards and city parks and streets. Al of us should take added strength and commitment from this solidarity as we sweat out one more lap and one more mile in our run today. I’m sure we all are looking forward to hearing e reports on how the various runs went. Today also happens to be our long held Native political prisoner brother, Leonard Peltier’s birthday. Leonard has been in prison for 33 years and he just got a 15 year hit from the parole board —You are in our thoughts bro - we are running for you and for ALL of us. So enough talk, leis get to sweating and running down these walls — Running for Justice - Running for Human Dignity and Rights o Jaan K. Laaman 10372:616 PO. Box 24550 Tueson, AZ 85734 USP Tucson 050 Blaco de Aztlan’s Statement ¥4y Brothers and Sisters, Yes run down the walls! Everyday | pray for Revolution and Freedom. But this is no small matter. The Animals-Earth Mother-Natves and all peo- Ples need a break to cleanse from this destructive civilization. So for years I’ve been praying for the economy to crash. Let he who can survive in Nature survive. Let he who knows only the artificial world Fetum to the spirit No occupation of Aztlan No prisons- No rescarch labs. No Reservations- No zos Free Leonard Peltier! Free Tom Manning! Akili Castlin’s Statement v 4=y i e Revolutionary greetings, Friends, we send our deepest gratitude, fove and support to you all there, who’ve. gathered on all of our behalf. Please know, we are one in “running down the walls” - whether here within the kamps such as Pelican Bay’s newly imple- mented, llegal and highly secret section of its infamous draconian sensory deprivation chamber, the Security Housing Unit (SHU) or there within the less visible walls of a parasitic capitalit social syste. “This year’s run is especially important due to the unprecedented changes taking place within the hearts and minds of aver- age everyday citizens. ‘As we lace-up our tennis shoes and pre- pare to run down these walls, know every step of these five miles, every breath we expend is done in solidarity with one another and all victims of imperialism in all s hideous terms. With every mile, we grow closer in mind and spirit o cach other and the reality of an anti-authoritarian, egaliarian, free society. Together we run down the walls of gender-bias, hierarchy, Free Veranza Bowers! Love, Oso Blanco de Aztlan, (Byron Shane Chubbuck) 07909051 PO. Box 1000 Lewisbug PA 17837 B e e racism, the prison industrial complex. the military industrial complex, homelesshess. hatred and lack, in all the forms capitalism has implemented it We, the short corridor few are a class of prisonrs being held in California’s ultra- sectet and torturous section of the SHU, which further restricts our communica- tions, movement and associations. _This tactic appears to be modeled on the federal prisons’ “Communications Management Units.™ We have been classified without due process of any kind as “threats to the
internal safety and security” of the prison industrial complex and subjected without court hearing or justification to extraordi- nary communication and sensory restric- tions. All this, for no other reason than our political beliefs, ideologies and willingness 10 do more than talk. We will be running the § miles with you all there. The yard in which we are able to run s 26 x 10 feet with 20 foot high walls and security cameras. s perimeter is about 72 feét or 24 yards. Each of us will LAABCF’s Report Back on the RDTW <~ We are pleased to report that the Los Angeles run was a success. Despite attempts to halt our activities, the event continued as planned. We came together as one - shook the ground - sending the mes- sage that we will not stop until our com. tades are free. We would like to say that the event began without a hitch, but to make that claim would certainly be a li. Less than 48 hours prior to_our event, LA ABCF received an email from the Department of Parks and Recreation informing us that we could not have the event at Whittier Narrows Regional Park. The excuse given was that despite our event being smaller than most family gatherings or sporting events held at his location - we must have a permit. One of our members contacted the department in an attempt 10 resolve the issue but they were adamant that the event will not contine. After much discussion, the chapter agreed that canceling the event was not an option. We had prisoners running in prison yards and even n their cells. To quit would fly in the face of everything the event stands for — solidarity and resistance. When we arrived to set up, we noticed an unusual number of park employees and police patrols. We have been to this park on numerous occasions and have had only a fow sightings of police. This said we were still uncertain if this was a case hyper- awareness or whether our concerns were justfied. We prepared for the run as usual with Arcata ABC’s Report Back on RDTW < In Arcata, CA we had a small but good run. We had a total of 9 runners/walkers. Our run took place at the Arcata Community Forest where we ran slightly aver Sk up and down the trails in the forest. Like some of the other RDTW we had ours. scheduled for 10am-2pm, but had a 2 HOUR delay because there was another Sk run scheduled for 10am-12pm, and for some reason which was not told fo us, they had the only two entrances to the actual trails CLOSED OFF by the fire department (even though every other time that there be running 315 or more laps individually within this cold gray cage where even sun- light dies. We’re allowed 90 minutes on the yard, one man at a time, so we will be running throughout the day on Saturday September 12, 2009 ‘Again, we send our deepest grattude, love and loyalty. Please check out dstrug- glemagcom, ~ issue 13, or Wi frecjaan.com for insight and_com- mentary on CMU prisons at the federal level. As both federal and state prisons e SR now share techniques under the Dept. of Homeland Security, we can expect more of the same in our state institutions, For a more in depth discussion on the state system, or 1o find out more about the state system, | can be written to at Akili Castlin 199402 D-1-210 PBSP. PO. Box 7500 Crescent City CA 95532 only slight modifications. Rather than put- ting up the ABCF banner and anarchist flags, we traded them in for black, red and yellow balloons (colors of AIM) and red and black streamers (color of anarchism.) From the outside, we looked like a birthday party not an anarchist event. Rather than hanging signs for the run, we hung signs for “Peltier’s Birthday Bash." Folks who arrived for the run were quick to figure out where to go. Police on the other hand were none the wiser. While patrol passed our event, the birthday cake, festive atmosphere and broad diversity of attendees — must have given them the impression that we did not fit the typical ‘roup of anarchists they were looking for. ‘Aftera few words from LA ABCF mem- ber, Mapache, the group listened 1o state- ments from prisoners - including an audio message from Jaan Laaman. Everyone came together 10 take a group photograph and then the run began. It wasn’tunil people were on the course for the run, did we truly understand that the police presence was much larger than what we cven thought. Police were stationed throughout the park riding horses, in Bronco truck, undercover vehicle and stan- dard patrol cars. Patrols were driving on the pathway forcing families and runners off the course and occasionally giving sus- picious runners the stink-cye. At one point, one of the runners overheard a police offi- cer inquire to the whereabouts of the anar- chists. Little did they know that Running Down the Walls (AKA Anarchist Birthday ot Brigade or the Peltier’s Birthday Bash) was running right under their noses. ‘After the run was over, LA ABCF pre- sented prizes 1o the first and second-place runners, as well as, the person who raised the most money. We proceeded 10 cat cake and flautas, talk politics and interact with old and new friends. ‘At the end of the event, we managed to raise $900, which will be split between the ABCF Warchest, Chip Fitzgerald Homecoming Fund and the Ojore Lutalo. Overall, we are pleased with the day. The atiemipt to disrupt the event only strengthened our determination to_ make this event happen. There was to be no excuse for failure. Turning back was not an option. Not with our imprisoned comrades running behind the barbed wire. We must ‘move forward. It is only through our rsist- ance that we are able to show our solidari- ty. In the end, we figure what would a run be without a few hurdles — it _certainly wouldn’t be Running Down the Walls. e has been a run scheduled in the forest the public still had access as long as they did not interfere with the runners). They also had a police car parked at the entrance of the parking lot, when there never is any police, and as reported by some of the run- ners for our event there was alsa police patrolling in front of the parking lot. We used the two hours to talk to people in the park who came up and asked us what it was that we were doing. Some people who were just at the park donated some money. Once the Zhour bulls**t was over, i e - we started our event. We talked about the importance of RDTW and of supporting PP/POW, then read some of the statements from the’political prisoners, took a group photo then started the run. We hung out for a while after then run then parted ways. In the end we raised $210 dollars. Some other people have contacted us and said they would like to donate more money, so there might be more money to throw into the pot for RDTW. -sinapu (Arcata ABCF-SG)
Daniel McGowan’’s Report Back v+~ Today, on a muggy day at USP Marion, I ran 5K to coincide with the Anarchist Black Cross Federation’s annual “Running down the Walls® benefit run in Los Angeles (with other runs & bike rides around the continent). Because of this year’s timing, | did it solo (more than 2/3 of the men here fast during the Muslim month of Ramadan). Despite an allergy flare up and an absurd amount of smoke from a nearby Jaan Laaman’s Report Back - Here in usp Tucson, we had a morning run — 33 brothers , Black, white, Latino (Cubano,Boricua, Mexicano, Nica), one wheelchair Bostonian and few old heads who walked some and ran some, rolled, walked and Ran Down the Walls here in the wood burning stove, I finished the 5K in 33:04. | have to disclaim that time though! You should know that our yard’s path is only 1/18th of a mile requiring me to run 55 laps and make fairly hard tum 220 times! 1t was a great day to run and | strt- ed my run at 12PM so that | would be run- ning at the same time as the folks in LA. | thought a Lot today about all the others par- ticipating in the run and how this isolation B before we took off as one large group. reminding everyone that as we ran many many others behind other walls were ru ning, as well as people in 12 cities across the Country - separated by miles and walls but united in our efforts for Justice and S 1 feel is really an illusion—that there are many others out there that struggle against this cruel and unjust system. My thoughts are with all of you out there struggling for a better warld and my fellow political pris- oners (and all prisoners for that matter). | hope all of the runs were successful today and that a lot of funds were raised to boost- er the important work the ABCF does. - Daniel this being Leonard (Peltier) birthday and the 15 year hit the parole board recently ‘gave him - we ran for him and for all of us. Everyone took some inspiration inthis unity and solidarity and everyone felt posi- tive after finishing the 13 laps we ran, Sonoran desert. We had a few words Freedom. Toronto ABCF’s Report Back v+ Con tulations, LA, for holding it down - very impressive! The Toronto- PBSP run raised $500, though money may silltriekle in. "Il et you know how how FREQUENTLY USED ke We also said a few wards about eyt which was just over Sk. -Jaan ey e —p—) it went at PBSP in a couple weeks (mail is slow). I am sore and walking like a fool Acronyms/ Terms ABCE; Anarchist Black Cross Federation - ant-authoritarian feder- ation of ABC groups who support and defend PP/POWS. ABC-BG: Branch Group - ABCF group with more responsibiliies than a SG. ABC-SG: Support Group - ABCF group with fewer responsibilities than a BG, AIM: American Indian Movement - above ground revolutionary organization of Native Americans. Anarchism: Free or libertarian socialism. Anatchists are opposed to government, the state, and capitalism. Therefore, simply speaking, anarchism is & no government form of socialism. Types of anarchists include: Anarcho-Communist, Anarcho-Syndicalist, Autonomist, Collectivist, Individualists, and Mutualists BLA: Black Liberation Army - revolutionary Black clandestine for- mation formed to defend the Black community and the BPP, inac- tive since the ’80s. BPP: Black Panther Party - sbove ground Black revolutionary roup secking Black political power, disbanded in the mid-70s. FALN: english translation: Armed Forces of National Liberation - revolutionary clandestine group fighting for Puerto Rican independ- EC: Federation Council - decision-making body of the ABCE MOVE: Not an acronym, the name of an organization based in Philadelphia whose members are commmitied to the teachings of John Afrca. Ther belief s n * PC: Prisoner’s Committee - rotating body of 5 PP/POWS on the ABCF’s FC PRIPOWs; Political Prisoners and/or Prisoners of War. (See page 1) Self-Defense: The legal act of protecting one’s life or the life of another with the idea/purpose of self-determination and independ- ence. Armed self-defense is relative 1o the ABCF, specifically in the USS.,in that as the organization grows, s0 100 grows the need 1o pro- tect ourselves from the armed aggressor of the state,right wing, and other ideological opponents. (Firearms training as preparation for self-defense are legal activities within the confines of the U.S.) Self Determination: The right by virtue of which all peoples are entitled freely to determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international eco- nomic cooperation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit and international law. I no case may a people be deprived of their awn means of subsistence, SDS: Students for a Democratic Society ed in the "60s. ‘The Update: This is a quarterly publication of the ABCE WUO: Weather Underground Organization - first the Weathermen, later known as the WUO, evolved out of the SDS as an underground formation of primarily white anti-imperialist revolutionaries from the student movemen. (The Anarchist Black Cross Federation (ABCF) produces the Revolutionary Political Dictionary with these and other expanded def - initions of political terms. Asailable from Los Angeles ABC for $1 and o 41 cents stamps.) et student group found-
Boston Jericho’s Report Back vy s b bt il e More than 20 people came out on Saturday 9/12, in spite of sometimes heavy rains, to run our SK for political prisoners at the Jamaica Pond. We set off with an inspiring message from Jaan Laaman, recorded from inside the US pen- itentiary in Tucson Arizona, where he organized more than 30 prisoners to run this year After the run, we were joined by mem- bers of the Mashpee Wampanoag commu- nity, who talked about the struggle of jus- tice for Leonard Peltier and drummed ir his honor. ‘We raised $300 from the run and will be matching this with Jericho funds, allowing us t0 send $500 each to the Leonard Peltier Defense/OfEnse Committce and to Ojore Lutalo, a New Afikan Anarchist prisoner of war who has recently been released. Thanks to all who came out on Saturday for helping to make @ successful even. Lets work together to make it bigger next year! Jericho Boston FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS AND PRISONERS OF WAR! Jericho Boston PO Box 301057 Boston, MA 02130 Jerichoboston.org Jericho_boston@yahoo.com Akili Castlin’s Report Back %y Its the 12th and today we run down these walls’ - walls invisible to the untrained eye. Today i will be running down depression, dejection, self-depreca- tion, disbelieve in our greatness, our cousness. | will run down this ever-present nagging procrastination which - floats reminders of missteps and past failures Today i will run down the beauty of my own true self, and our own truest selves, stolen and bagzed by capitalst self-pro- claimed rulers of our lives and i will ance and for all, from within my own, our own, selves, release that great momentous, all. Jalil Denied Parole Jalil Muntagim had a parole hearing Tuesday, November 17 and was informed the following day that he was denied parole In a brief report from him by phone he noted that the board was courteous, saying that his record showed improvement and 3 good atitude. They noted his excrplary record, but stil, they denied him parole. Jalil thanks everyone who wrote letters of support and says he will appeal the decision. Jalilis a Black Liberation Army prison- er who was convicted as one of the New York 3 and was recently part of the San Francisco § case. His next scheduled parole hearing will be in June 2010. encompassing love and unity, that will make this race, this human race, worth- while and a true champion of all the beauty and grace this planet gives us. Love and Loyalty, Akili Robert Seth Hayes Married We have received news from Seth’s danghter that Robert Seth Hayes was recently married in October. W in the Anarchist Black Cross Federation wish to extend a congratula- tions to our friend Seth. We are happy for you and wish you all the happiest and Tove in the world. We hope that with love. comes liberation! Denver ABC’s Application for Support Group Status Denver Anarchist Black Cross formed in June 2009 with the goal of contributing to the defense of social movements, both internally and externally, working against oppression and for self-determination. Since we’ve formed, we have started several projects, tabled at events, and organized some key events. While still modest steps in the fight for liberation, we’re excited about the work done so far and the work ahead. Some of the highlights include starting a blog (denverabe wordpress.com) with daily updates on state repression, announcements of events and campaigns in support of poli- ical prisoners, prisoners writings and more Through the anarchist website and tech service Raise the Fist, we also set up an Emergency Response Network for the Denver area which sends time sensitive developments on the status of political pris- oners and activists in trouble o people’s cell phone and/or email address. Also on the website is a lst of political prisoners and their updated contact information, which we have also released as a print pub. lication for people. We’ve organized a few events, such as a sereening of Incident at Oglala- The Leonard Pelter Story in the lead up to his parole hearing. Monthly letter writing din- ners have also begun at a local church. We partcipated in the annual Running Down the Walls SK where we raised $500 and got some much needed exrcise. ‘South of Denver i the Supermax Prison in Florence, CO. Many of our imprisoned ‘comrades are housed there, so we’ve started to begin there with direct political work From our leters, we have struck up a corre- spondence with Mutulu Shakur. He has o Lot of wisdom to share and he also a lot of areas in which he needs support. We’ve decided 10 send $30 a month for his com- missary and we are finalizing the other ways in which we’d like to support him, making sure to be generous but also dependable and realistic with what we can offer ‘Antonio Guerrero of the Cuban Five was also imprisoned in Florence unil just recently. We’ll be promoting and support- ing an art showing on September 22nd in Boulder of his Antonio’s artwork being organized by the National Commitice to Free the Cuban Five. West Denver Copwatch is another proj- ect thatis springing up out of our collective ‘We’re beginning with outreach to neighbors and hope to soon have regular patrols going onin the area. In August our collective’s goals and skills were tested here at home when fellow anarchist Ariel Attack was charged with breaking the windows of the Democrats’ party office. Denver ABC worked with many other dedicated friends of Ariel to quickly raise the $5.000 bail and also bring people out to the courtroom for her arraign- ment In addition to working around defense against extemal forces such as state repres- sion, we’re also looking at ways we can contribute to the internal health and resiliency of the social movements we are a part of._Within our collective, we’ve start- ed regular discussions and activities around an anti-white supremacy praxis. We’ll be starting a publication in the late fall to high- light the cases of political prisoners and oth- ers caught in the cross wires of government backlash s well s resources internally that folks can use to continue the fight for jus- tice. There’s a few other ideas kicking around in our heads and there are also a lot of great organizations and individuals here in Denver that we can learn from and possi- bly collaborate with in the future, Love and Solidarity, Denver Anarchist Black Cross
Continued from page 6 the convictions, “Finally, we affiom Stewart’s convictions for knowingly and willfully making false statemens...when she affirmed that she intended to, and would, abide by the SAMS In light of her repeated and flagrant viola- tion of (them), a reasonable factfinder could conclude that (her) representations that she intended to and would abide by the SAMs were knowingly false when made. We reject the remaining challenges to the convictions. (We) affirm the district court’s rejection of Stewarts claim that she was sclectively prosecuted on account of her gender or political beliefs...We therefore affirm the convictions in their entirety.” Modesto Anarchist Arrested in UC Protes In response to a combination of budget cuts, fee hikes and union busting tactics, students, teachers and workers called for a stike throughout University of College campuses. For three days, November 18- 20, thousands of students and_allies protested on campuses, occupied buildings and held meetings to discuss the concerns. Students throughout the state were arrested for various charges, including tres- passing and failure to disperse. And while these arests are a concern 10 us, there is one specific arrest that we wish for people o take notice of. During the protests in Berkley, a Modesto_anarchist, Doug Gilbert, was arrested and charged with “Inciting a Riot.” Gilbert was leaving a rally, when police on bicyeles followed him down Telegraph Ave. Gilbert and a few comrades entered a They redirected her case to District Court Judge Koelil for re-sentencing. The DOJ wants 30 years. Koeldl originally imposed 28 months, let Stewart remain free on bond pending appeal, implied his decision might be overturned because of a gross miscar- riage of justice, effectively rebuked the Bush administration at the time, and handed it a major defeat. Her fate is now in his hands, but justice has already been denied at a timé we’re all as vulnerable as she if we dare resist state policies, unchanged under an administration no différent from its pred- In a November 17 news conference, Stewart said: ’m100 0ld t0 cry, but it hurts t00 much not to.” In eriticizing the Courts decision, restaurant, where Gilbert proceeded to the restroom. Police entered the establishment and violently confronted two of Gilbert’s comrades. They entered the restroom arresting Gilbert Berkley CopWatch filmed the arrest When they inquired as to the reason for the arrest, the_police responded, “he can tell You later.” CopWatch also reported that they saw a student activist talking to police, specifically pointing out several individu- als, including Gilbert. The student activist later denied pointing out Gilbert, but admited talking to police. Bystanders also reported to CopWatch that they overheard the police say something to the effect of, “there’s that anarchist.” Doug Gilbert was arraigned on November 19th with a packed court of 40 to 50 supporters with more outside the she said its timing “on the eve of the arrival of the tortured men from offshore prison in Guantanamo™ suggests that lawyers appointed to represent them may face the same fate as she. “If you’re going to lavyer for these people, you’d better toe very close to the line that the government has set out (because they’ll) be watching you every inch of the way, (so those who don’t) will end up like Lynne Stewart. This is a case that is bigger than just me personally (but she added that she’ll) go on fighting. Please write to Lynne: Lynne Stewart #53504-054 MCC-NY 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 courtroom. His charges have been reduced 1o carrying a weapon on school property. He was released later that night just before ‘midnight Doug Gilber is a solid class-conscious. anarchist. He - along with the others in the Modesto Anarchist Crew (MAC)- have been developing some solid programs that are guided less by what is popular in the anarchist ghetto and more about what is needed in the community of Modesto. Gilbert is one of those anarchists that we are proud to support and encourage others 1o stand by him. His arrest and the allega- tions attached with i, is simply ridiculous. Gilbert has the support of the Los Angeles Anarchist Black Cross Federation. We encourage all within the ABCF and the laner anarchist and political prisoner sup- port community to support him as well Oso Blanco Campaign Report s e On October 14, 1 received word from ‘Yona Unaga (Oso Blanco) in usual fashion. several letters with lots of info, love, and an undying spirit for the sel-determination of indigenous people. It brings me great joy. to write this overview regarding the Oso Blanco National Call-In and Letter Writing Campaign that was carried out on October Sth, 2009. Most of you reading this may already know about Oso Blanco aka Byron Chubbuck, but for those of you who do not, he is 2 member of the Cherokee Nation (Wolf Clan) who was sentenced to 80 years for expropriating funds to send to the Zapatistas in Chiapas. with the intent of funding their actions and especially, feed- ing Mayan children. Oso has been trans- forred, harassed, denied religious items, beaten, gassed, subjected to other types of psychological and physical abuse, and stil o this day, his Indian ethnicity absent from the prison database. The campaign was initially started by Citizens In Action, and made public on wiwosoblanco.org. The ABCF (U.S/Canada), Jericho Movement, and Revolutionary Autonomous Communities (RAC), and many Autonomous ABC’s in the US and Mexico immediately got involved and a joint action was coordinat- ed for October 5th 2009. The October Sth action was planned by those of us on the outside as a nation-wide day of calling in 1o the warden of USP Lewisberg, which as Oso Blanco describes is “another Marion” with its 23 hours lock- downs, staff abuse, poor conditions, and so Torth. The call-in time was to be between 7- 9am Pacific although anytime on October Sth would be fine. In the days leading up to October Sth Oso Blanco released a statement and encouraged everyone o gt involved, and Soon after Oso Blanco’s support group and ourselves here at the ABCF reported get- ting wind of the event through other groups and people we had no ties with. Joaquin from RAC informed me that 2 companero of his had called in to the prison and was redirected to the out of town manager of “Z" unit instead of the warden, throwing many of us off. On October Sth I called in at approxi- mately 9:04 am, and was greeted by a staff member who cut me off when | mentioned Byron Chubbuck’s name, angrily asking me “Did you just call!?” | replied that I had not and continued speaking to her as she muttered several comments under her breath before hanging up on me. | got in contact with my comrade Lane and 3 few others. immediately after who mentioned similar experiences of having staff mention previous calls, transferring them 1o other unrelated phone lines or to the manager of Z Unit who was on vacation on the Sth and Would be returning the next day. What this did however was create a
buckshot of support through the prison phone lines where one caller was being transferred 3-4 times and leaving 3-4 mes.- sages to 3-4 different people. While there is 10 way for us to find out an accurate esti- mate of how many callers there were, our suspicions were confirmed when Lane called the manager of Z Unit the next day (October 6th) to continue the support for Oso Blanco. He reported that the Z unit manager had just retured from vacation that day and that there was a “flood of calls, letters, and other correspondence regarding Mr. Chubbuck” on the Sth. Afier this, 1 sent Oso two typed letters letting asking him how his conditions were. Llet him know that if we did not hear back from him we would assume that he was being punished for the Sth and would be organizing another action. | received word from Oso Blanco yesterday, here wrote a statement in which he references o cases of beatings, one in response 10 a false accu- sation that he “threw feces at guards”™ Sumner Gray who has been doing sup- port for Oso Blanco for years has reported receiving 3 letters from him in the days fol- lowing the action. While no correspon- dence has been received from Oso Blanco by the support group since the Sth it would appear that his mail is flowing again. T also received 4 letter from 4 brother from the Yakama Nation sending thanks for the Oso Blanco action as well as detailing some of the torture he and other indigenous prisoners have undergone, will see if I can et permission 1o type some of this up and Felay it out. This is beyond prisoner abuse and clearly racial as the Red brothers arc struggling for spiritual reasons and being denied religious items, instead being shackled and beaten (72 hours for this brother). First: This action and the end resuls are clear indicators that our Native American brothers in the struggle are being singled out and there needs 1o be more work done to support Indigenous political prisoners, and Indigenous prisoners in the belly of the beast Second: Oso Blanco needs support, and lots of it. Write him and more importantly he requests that we send him any zines or publications that can be used to pass around to the brothers inside. Contact me if you are interested in helping (MapachinABC@gmail.com) “Third: At the moment Oso is pleased and has received no abuse, which is all 200d news. But we cannot be naive cnough o assume that we have “won.” While we cannot expect the prison sysiem fo give 050 a hug and an apology, we also cannot let the support for ANY political prisoners dwindle. We did not think up the politics of these movements we consider ourselves a “We Are All Alex!” b mapache Sisters and brothers, ‘About 200 people showed up today at the rally for peace activist Alex Sanchez in downtown Los Angeles. The raly was held as the court was once again going over Alex’s bail hearing, and the community was very anxious to hear the end resul. | was greeted with smiles and warm gestures. by Alex’s brother, another organizer from Homies Unidos, and both familiar and unfamiliar faces. The atmosphere was very peaceful, relaxed, and extremely friendly. It was easy to make conversation with any stranger today and the environment seemed more like a family gathering than a political event. For some however, it was. Aside from Alex’s brother Oscar Sanchez who s always present at these events, there were several family members who made the Journey from Northern California to sup- port Alex. The Youth Justice Coalition, CopWatch Los Angeles, Anarchist Black Cross Federation, Busriders Union and many other groups showed up to give their love and support 1o Alex, many wearing paper Alex Sanchez masks and “WE ARE ALEX" shirts. 1 spoke with Oscar and was very happy to’see him in high spirits. | lso spoke with another Homies Unidos arganizer who sur- prisingly still remembered me from a few months back when we first met. While both commented that they were happy with the tumout, they each said the same thing on different occasions: this is bigger than gang peac treaties and Alex Sanchez as an indi- vidual. Oscar spoke about how they believed that all the repression was over after Alex. won asylum and emerged victorious from the 1990’s Rampart Scandal in which Alex. exposed the LAPD harassment against him and ultimately, the corruption of the divi- sion. It is sadly apparent that the LAPD is less concerned with justice and more con- cerned about maintaining 4 vendetta against Alex that is over a decade old. As stated in the past, instead of playing revenge politics the LAPD and the city should be giving Alex an award for curbing gang violence, being a_ peace-maker, and ‘Community builder in one of Los Angeles’ poorest neighborhoods. The Homies Unidos organizer mentioned, “this isn’t just about Alex. Today it’s him, tomorrow it could be you, I hope not, but if we don’t support Alex there will be no one o sup- port us if that does happen.” The fecling was shared by many of the people at the tally, it could be anyone. After there we gathered in the center of the plaza a few peaple got up to speak and with several media_cameras pointed at part of, the older generations paved the way so we could carry out their ideals They are in there FOR us, we are out here FOR them. Let us never forget that! Statement from Oso Blanco: “Everything seems to be the same- No harassment yet. lts what they did June 23 and June 24 that ticks me off. IF | did that to them- I’d get 15 years for assault. But they can do that crap to us and it’s no big deal- they hide our complaint- they lic- what ever, and returm out complaint 50 it will be considered late and rejocted. I think the captain and housing unit manager are acting odd- they ran like two crazy people to my door today o stop me from getting a newspaper under my door. Like he and the captain just made a military action...” Good Work People! Lain’t been hurt But time wil tell, Stay Strong Everyone, “Yona Unaga Support Yona Unaga! BYRON SHANE CHUBBUCK 07909051 PO. Box 1000 Lewisburg, PA 17837 them, they let the world know that Alex. Sanchez would not be forgotten, and his ‘community lose hope. There was prayer and then final words from Oscar Sanchez who said “There are many people today who could not be here on a Monday morn- ing due to work. Thank you all for coming. and remember that each of you represents twenty other people who are unable attend. Alex does not just represent immigrani rights or gang peace, he represents us as a ‘community, this is a multiacial movement, a diverse movement, but we are all Alex Sanchez!” The crowd cheered and many people began shouting “I am Alex Sanchez!” as the crowd applauded and eventually moved away from the center o socialize and await the court’s decision. 1 1eft carly and asked Oscar to get in touch with me regarding an updates on the case. At 3:26 pm Osear Sanchez contacted me. 1 called several people and gave them the bad news: once again, Alex Sanchez had not been granted bail. Once again, the courts decided to deny Allx a fai trial and the right to see his family. The people | spoke with had similar reactions: although this was a sad day for the people of Los Angeles, we continue to have hope as we remind ourselves that we are stll Alex. Sanchez.
$60,000 Raised Through the Warchest Program! SUPPORT THE ABCF WARCHEST The ABCF has initiated a program designed to send monthly checks to PP/POWs who have been receiving insufficient, little, or no financial support during their imprison- ment. PP/POWSs requesting funds complete an application of financial questions. When the ABCF has collected sufficient funds to send out another monthly check, the applications are reviewed by a rotating body of PP/POWs called the Prisoner Committee, who make a judgement on which applicant is in the most financial need. There is also an emergency fund designed to immediately send checks to those PP/POWS in need of one-time or emergency assistance. Founded in 1994, the Warchest has provided consistent and reliable financial aid, serv- ing a much- neglected comradely function. Since its inception, the ABCF has raised over $60,000 with just this one program. Al funds raised go directly to the political prisoners, for which the program is designed. Despite our success, our comrades are stil in dire need of funds. Endorse this program by giving a monthly or one-time donation to increase the number of prisoners being supported monthly. A financial report is published that documents all money received and the prisoner it was sent to. The prisoners” addresses are also printed so that endorsers may write and hold us accountable. Send cash,checks or mos made to TIM FASNACHT t Philly ABCF ¢ P.O Box 42129 e Philadelphia, PA 19101 e timABCF@aol.com ASCFWARCHEST 2009 005 2009 009 2003 2009 2005 2009 003 2003 009 2009 2009 FUNDS IN ALBEQURQUE-ABCF 1 5 510 [} o ] o s [ o ) 6 1994 351 oS S5 % % 6 o o o o o o o 5 1095 38e0 Sncsscr S S —————— 1T} o T S S ———— i —— — 11 i hoce R S S RS S———— LA WeAncE s s e s 6 0 w0 @ e @ s o o 1995 7643 b ssce I I ——CT T T I 17 Tomascr S S S—— T ———— 2000 3514 P " ——————— Y Chss /IN 24 0 [} 0 ] o ) o o 0 o o 24 2001 5290 S iy FE N R R ———T—— T — — T —R— .1 T3 /£ ez " R — ———————— T T S 1 ooy - —E——— ———— - W] Shane Anreie G0 0 o s 0 o 0 o o o o s _ 2004 UNACC* Sen ety R —T— — ——R— —— —R— .| I’ SanSubmers T ——— T o cae S ———— ———— T - ey Span o o o o o o o o = o o o 3 2007 4312 s oty 606 0 6 0 o o ws 6 o o s 2005 a8 elcan Say RO T S T ——— ———— T TR G Ko S —T——— ———— s RO G 6 o 6 o o o o S o o o i TOTAL__60562 ortans KT T S S S R S M U S M 1 PACIhoani KETV T T————— T ——T Eniuaran T ——— R —— -1 o Dad s s s o 3 w0 ime w0 a0 s 1994 120 1995 279 FUNDS OUT ___JAN FEB MAR APR_MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV 1096 4308 SEKOU KAMBUL 3030 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 1907 asss RUSSELL SHOATZ 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 1998 6412 JOSEPH BOWEN 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 1009 stor HANIF BEY 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30- - 0 2000 asas HERMAN BELL 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 2001 4637 SEKOU ODINGA 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 2002 4320 RUCHELL MAGEE 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 2003 1300 ALVARO HERNANDEZ 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 2004 UNACC! MALIKI LATINE 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 2005 2620 TSUTOMU SHIROSAKI 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 20062680 VERONZA BOWERS 50 ] 0 0 0 0 0 ] 0 ] 0 2007 3471 oL 350 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 270 270 360 2008 3750 2009 3350 FUNDS REMAINING: $5978 TOTAL 54267 (*Funds unaccounted for due to unreported funds from Jacksonville ABCF)
“Your ABCF Guide to PP/POW Support is great, PERIOD!” - New Afrikan POW Sundiata Acoli “You can see many of our concerns addressed in this pam - phlet.” - former Puerto Rican POW Carmen Valentin “lt is extremely well thought out and put together.” - Anti-Imperialist PP Tom Manning Wiat’s the ABC? Whar’s the ABCF? Who are Political Prisoners? Who are Prisoners of War? Where are they? Why make a criteria? What do you mean by ‘documentation”and how do 1 get t? What kinds of sup - ‘por do Polltical Prisoners need? How should I o about my work? Wiat can PP/POWS get in prison? What do I need o know if { wani - ed o visit? Can I bring them food packages? What abous clothes? Wiat do you mean_ by ‘principled support”? How do 1 get involved? This is a practical guide compiled by Political Prisoncrs and Prisoners of War themselves, based on concrete history and work experience. It will help answer all of the above questions and more, The ABCF guide to PP/POW includes definitions that were demo- eratically agreed upon at an international tribunal, specific proce. documentation on PP/POW’s, information on phone contact, food clothing packages, and the working policies of the ABCF in our work to support PPPOW’s. Send $1 ‘and two stamps to ABCF-LA * PO Box 11223 » Whittier, CA » 90603 LA-ABCF Branch Group PO Box 11223 Whittier, CA 90603 “This work is not done for glory, but because we believe in mutual aid.”
Fall2009 "Give flowers to the fallen rebels with a glance tumed toward the new dawn'™ (old anarchist hymn) Tssue #1

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| Rccept the ficht they have provoked.

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e victory for the internatiosal proletariat

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7

The Anarchist Black Cross (ABC) began
shorly afte the 1905 Russian Revolution. 1t
formed afer breaking from the Political Red
Cross, due 10 the group’s refusal to support
Anarchist and Social Revolutionary Political
Prisoners. The new group, naming itself the
Anarchist Red Cross (ARC), began to pro-
Vide aid to those Politcal Prisaners who
were refsed support by the PRC

In the early decades, the organization had
chapters. throughout Europe and North
America. These chapters worked together to
provide assistance to_prisoners only in
Russia. Soon other groups, such as the
Larvian Anarchist Red Cross, emerged to
provide aid in other Eastem Eropean coun-
tries. Armed with the ideas of mutual aid and
solidarity, these groups worked tielessly to

provide support to those who were suffering
because of thei political beliefs.

In 1919, the organization’s name c
o the Anarchist Black Cross to avoid
sion with the International Red Cross.
Through the 1920s and uniil 1958, the orzan-
ization worked under various other names
but provided the same level of support a the
other groups working as Anarchist Black
Cross,

After 1936, the ABC expanded its aid to
places such as Greece, ltaly and Spain.

In 1958, the organization collapsed but
reemerged 'in 1967 in London, England.
Once again ABC chapters spread throughout
the globe providing support for imprisoned
comrades. Sadly, by the end of the 19705
only a handful of ABC chapters il eisted.

T the §0s, however, the ABC began (0 gain
popularity again in the US and Europe. For
years, the ABC’s name was kept alive by a
Bumber of completely autonomous groups
scattered throughout the globe and supprt-
ing a wide variety of pison issues.

In May of 1995, a small group of ABC
collectives merged into a federation whose
aim was to focus on the averall support and
defense of Political Prisoners and Prisoners
of War.

Various groups have since merged in
numerous networks throughout the globe
working on various prison issucs. The
Anarchist Black Cross Federation (ABCF)
has continued its mission to focus on the aid
and support of Political Prisoners. We take
the position that PP/POWSs demand our top
priority. We strive to continue with the same
dedication and solidaity to our fallen com-
rades as those before us have shown.

Introduction:
“Crucially important to maintaining the anarchist integrity of
this organization is the fact that Branch Groups and Support
Groups are fieely autonomous to take on whatever initiatives
they can to furthier the Unity of Purpose of the ABC. So
long as these initiatives do not contradict any preexisting
agrecmens (Tactical Uniy) that have becn made by the

CE, it is not necessary for all groups to approve of and/or

jects or work of other ABCF col-

agree with proy
Constitution and Structure]

lectives.” [from the ABC]

The following definitions are used to describe the below-
terms whenever they appear in the ABCF Update or any.
other ABCF literature.

Political Prisoner (PP): A person incarcerated for actions
carried out in support of legitimate struggles for self deter-
mination or for opposing the illegal policies of the govern-
ment andlor s politcal subdivsions. [Specal
International Tribunal on the Violation of Human Rights
of PP/POWS in U.S. Prisons and Jails, Dec. '90]

Prisoner of War (POW): Those combatants struggling
against colonial and alien domination and racist regimes
captured as prisoners are to be accorded the status of pris-
oner of war and their treatment should be in accordance
with the provisions of the Geneva Conventions Relative to
the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 12 August, 1949
(General Assembly resolution 3103)

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Chilean Anarchists Arrested

In the early hours of September 27th,
Chilean Police (the Carabinieros) Speciai
Operations (GOPE) and Criminal
Laboratory (Labocar) Investigation teams
raided a squat in the center of Santiago.

According to corporate media teports
the Carabinieros arrested six individuals, 5
Chileans and one Spaniard. Authorities
claim that the arrested squatters are part of
an anarchist network who are responsible
for rioting and molotov attacks during the
past few months after the student uprising
and protests commemorating the anniver-
sary of Pinochet's US backed military coup
September 11th, 1973

Aceording 10 media report, authorities
found “subversive material” as well as
“materials to fabricate molotovs".

Itis important to keep aware of develop-
ments and to support these prisoners as well
as anarchists in Chile who will undoubtedly
be facing repression in the weeks to come.

Anarchists Attack in Chile

On November 3, an anarchist_group
known as the Effain Plaza Olmedo
Explosives Band attacked a branch of
Banco de Credito e Inversiones inside a
Marriott hotel. The attack left windows
shatters and a security guard injured.

Chile has experienced 101 such bomb-
ings since 2004, most of them involving
low-power, homemade explosive devices
No one has died in the incidents.

Responsibility for the blasts s usually
claimed by anarchists or anti-globalization
groups, some of them linked to Chile’s dis-
gruntled Mapuche Indians.

Eftain Plaza Olmedo was an anarchist
militant who gunned down two upper-class.
youths on a Santiago street comer in July
1912. Sentenced 10 40 years in prison, he
was paroled in 1925 only to be found dead
in the capital a fow days afer his release.
Authorities never determined whether he
was murdered or commited suicide.

Anarchist Ends Strike

Afier 100 days, Spanish anarchist,
Amadeu_Casellas, 'has called off his
hungertrike. Casellis was on hunger strike
from July 15 1o October 24. He began his
strike in protest 1o appression he faced for
communiques he had written.

Casellas has spent more than 25 years in
prison due to his participation in dazens of
bank robberies during the 1970s. Funds
expropriated were given to support work-
ers struggle. Last year he was on strike for
77 days over prison abuses and the State’s
refusal to release him despite laws manda-
ing the release of prisoners who have
served the same amount of time.

Solidarity Action in Germany
On Oct. 13, a police station was

Mexican Eco-Anarchist Held

On Oct. 27, Diego A. a l6-year old
anarchist was held for ELF activities
Police tried to stop him while he was riding
his bike. The young man attemped to dis-
pose of his backpack and his bike. Despite
his attempt o elude the police, they cap-
tured him and discovered 4 incendiary
devices a molotov and other questionable
items.

Police suspect the young man in six
actions between March 22 to September
26. According o the press, he admitted
participating in the actions as well as being
‘an anarchist and also part of the ELF.

Belgrade Anarchists Held

On September 3, 6 anarcho-syndicalists
were arrested in Belgrade and are being
tried for international terrorism. They are
accused of having connection with Black
Elijah (Ceni Llija) and participation in a
‘molotov attack on the Greek embassy last
August 25th. They face 15 years in prison.

The six accused have denied any
involvement in the incidents. The anar-
chists, Ratibor Trivunac, Tadej Kurepa and
Ivan Vulovic, are members of the Union
Confederation Anarcho-Syndicalist
Initiative, which is_affilisted tothe
Intemational Workers' Association (IWA-
AIT). Trivinac s currently a delegate o the
duty of IWA-AIT General Secretary)

Lawyers' fees will obviously be
extremely high, so anyone who wishes to
contribute financially to solidarity cfforts
can send a check made out o the CNTAIT,
with the words “Solidarité Belgrade” on
the back, to the following address:

CNTAIT
108 rue Damrémont
75018 PARIS

Chicago: Action for 6 Held

On September 30, six people were
chanzd with mob action for allegedly
damaging property at an anti-olympic
protest in Chicago.

Jetemy Hammond, Jason Hammond,
Jeremy Sorkin, Johnathan Clark, Rocky
Mount and Anna Stafford have each been
chared with mob action - a class 4 felony.

In response 1o the arests, a group
attacked the Chicago Community Bank
taking out seven windows. “One for cach
ofthose arrested and one more for the bid."
Windows of a cop car were also taken ou.

News From Greece

Bonanno Arrested in Greece

On Oct. I, Anarchists Alfredo Bonanno
and Christos Stratigopulos were arrested
in Greece on suspicion of having carried
out a bank robbery. The two were arrested
a few minutes later at road block.

Group Attacks Near PM
On Gct. 2. the group, ~Conspiracy of
and Suatigopuios

Banks Attacked in Solidarity
On Oct. 8, a group of peaple attacked
banks and corporations in central Athens in
broad daylight_ The attacks were solidarity
with three anarchist prisoners, Masouras,
Hadjimichelakis and Yospas. The threc
were charged with participation in the
“Conspiracy of the Cell of Fire” group.

Anarchist Squats Attacked

Two squats in the center of Athens
came under attack in the first week of
November. The first incident oceurred in
the carly hours of Nov. 2. Several molotoy
cockiails were thrown at Lelas Karayianni
No. 37 causing serious damage. On Nov.
3, Villa Amalias was attacked. This was
Second time in the last two months. There
was no damage at this location,

Anarchist Say, “Party Over”

On Oct. 27, an sharchist group called
claimed responsibilty for a bomb attack
Thessalonski

Greek Anarchists Wanted

Greek authorities are offering
900,000 reward for information leading
to the arrest of three anarchists and sus-
pected robbers who have cluded capture
for three years.

Simeon Seisidis, Marios Seisidis and
Grigoris Tsironis are accused of being
members of the anarchist group.
Revolutionary Struggle. The group is best
known for an attack against the US
embassy in Athen in 2007. The organiza-
tion was added to the list of foreig terror-
ist organizations by Sec. of State Clinton.

The three anarchists took part in the
bank expropriation at the National Bank in
Athens in January 2006. During this action
Yiannis Dimitrakis was arrested and is
serving 25 years for his part in the action.

Plain Words: A Rebirth of Resistance

We wish to welcome our readers to the first issue of Plain Words, a publication of the Anarchist
Black Cross Federation (ABCF). Plain Words will replace our previous publication, the ABCF
Updeate. The changing of the name of our publication is an attempt to give a nod to our past, as a
movement and as an organization. It is an attempt to give recognition to the ideas, groups and
individuals who have influenced this organization. We hope that by using this name, our history
and our martyrs will not be forgotten. We will remember the names of Andrea Salsedo, Carlo
Valdinoci, Sacco and Vanzetti and others who have died in the name of Anarchism.

In May and June of 1919, a series of
bombings aimed at government and corpo-
rate elite rocked cities throughout the coun.-
try. The elite who had caused so much pain
from a safe distance, were now finding
themselves face-to-face with the hatred they
had created. Discovered at several of the
bombing was a lir entitled “Plain Words.”

These fliers were declaration of war
by a group calling itself, “The Anarchists
Fighters.” The fliers promised that anar-
chists will not be silent in the face of
oppression. Anarchists would seck revenge
for the abuse suffered at the hands of the
State. In Plain Words, anarchists declared
fts refusal to live as slaves to any maser.

The attacks were believed to be the
work of ltalian anarchists, who were fol.
lowers of Luigi Gallean, an insurrec-
tionary anarchist and the editor of several
anarchist_newspapers, including as
Cronaca Sovversiva and La Questione
Sociale. It is believed that the Galleanists
iniiated their campaign in_response to
Congress passing the Anarchist Act, a law
aimed at resident aliens

Vet disciples of Galleani had already
become involved in direct action as carly as
1914, Members of a Galleanist group in
East Harlem, known as the Bresci Group,
hatched a plot to kill J.D. Rockefeller in
retaliation for his_involvement in the
Ludlow Massacre. Also involved in the plot
were members of the IWW and the Latvian
scction of the Anarchist Red Cross.
However, the plan was foiled when the
bomb exploded prematurely killing two
members of the Anarchist Red Cross and a
member of the IWW. The explosion
destroyed several levels of tenement on
Lexington Avenue.

Galleanists continued for the next few
years to engage in ‘propaganda of the deed"
committing acts of violence against anyone
they deemed to represent the government
or the clite. The campaign ceased only
when the Galleanist fled to Mexico o
avoid the draf.

On October 16, 1918, Congress enacted
the Anarchist Act of 1918. This act led to
the arrest of 4,000 radicals and the eventu-
al deportation of 556 people. Galleani
would also eventually be prosecited under
this very law. He, and his disciples,
responded to the war being waged on them.

In late April 1919, approximately 30
booby trap bombs destined for a wide
cross-section of prominent politicians, jus-
tice officials, and financiers (including
John D. Rockefeller and Attomey General
‘A Mitchell Palmer) were sent through the
mail. Most of the packages were intercept-
ed after a couple of the packages were
delivered

In June of that year, the Galleanists con-
tinued their campaign, setting off eight
bombs simultaneously in several different
U.S. cities. The targets included the homes
of judges, businessmen, a mayor, an immi-
eration inspector, and a church. At every
Tocation where the bombs were exploded,
leaflets on pink paper, entitled “Plain
Words” was discovered.

‘Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer’s
house was targeted again during the June
attacks. However, as Galleanist, Carlo
Valdinoci, approached the front door, the
bomb prematurely exploded, blowing him
to picces. Valdinoci worked on Cronaca
Sovversiva with Galleani. Two years prior
o the bombing, he was in Mexico with
Saceo and Vanzett. 1 s believed that they
t0o had participated in the bombing cam-
paign, but that has never been confirmed.

Investigators attempied to- discover
clues based off of the remaining pieces of
Valdinoci, but it was the *Plain Words’ flier
that gave them insight 10 who was respon-
sible.

Based off of information received from
raids in Paterson, NJ, the FBI discovered
the printing shop thai produced the flers
Police brought in several suspects includ-
ing 2 man named Andrea Salsedo. During
his interrogation, Salsedo, a known mel
ber of the Galleanist_group, was thiown
from the 14th floor of the Department of
Justice Building.

The Galleanist would_ continue_ their
attack on the USS. clite for more than a
decade, including the bombing of Wall
Street. The bombing, done in retaliation of
the conviction of Sacco and Vanzett, killed
38 people and injured 400. It is believed
that a comrade of Sacco and Vanzett and
Galleanist, Mario Buda was responsible for
the act.

As for Luigi Galleani, he was deported
two weeks after the June 1919 bombings
under the Anarchist Act of 1918. Despite

suspicion, the U.S. government was unable
to prove Galleani's involvement in the
bombings. No one was ever tried for the
bombing campaign of 1919.

A New Generation

In 1991, a group of anarchists came
together to form the Paterson Anarchist
Collective (PAC). The organization began
10 organize around issues that impacted the
working class community of Paterson,
including police brutality. Having such &
rich history of anarchist militancy at every
corner, the Paterson_anarchists_naturally
became influenced by the carly lialian
anarchist movement.

In October 1992, PAC opened the Right
to Existence bookstore, named after
Paterson anarchist group active in the carly
20th Century. Members of the sroup
included Luigi Galleani, Errico, Malatesta
and Gaetano Bresci, the anarchist responsi-
ble for the assassination of King Umberto
in lialy in 1900 and who the Bresci Group
was named after

But before the Right to Existence book-
store was (o open, the police raided the
shop. Police arrested and physically
assaulted members of the organization.
Later that week, police shot up the store,
leaving eight bullet holes in the door.

Due to articles printed in local and radi-
cal newspapers, PAC was soon contacted
by Ray Luc Levasseur (Ohio 7 political
prisoner) and Ojore Lutalo (anarchist New
Afrikan Prisoner of War.) Out of this iniial
contact, the New Jersey Anarchist Black
Cross was formed.

During this period of time, the PAC/NJ
ABC also began to produce 2 CopWatch
newspaper. Afler the first issue the newspa-
per's name was changed to Plain Words
The name was obviously taken from the
Galleanist's document. The publication
was produced for a brief period of time
before it ceased production.

We attribute this period to be the birth of
the Anarchist Black Cross Federation
While others may have helped to form the
Federation, it was the Paterson chapter that
helped to form the strong principles and
deep paliical insight that was necessary to
lay the foundation of this organization. It is
this strong foundation that has continued to
make the ABCF successful

Reprinting of the Plain Words Flier

‘The powers that be make no secret of
their will o stop. here in America, the
warld-wide spread of revolution. The pow-
ers that be must reckon that they will have
to accept the fight they have provoked.

A'time when the social question’s solu-
tion can be delayed no longer: class war is
on and can not cease but with 2 complete.
Victory for the International proletariat.

“The challenge is an old one, oh “demo-
eratic” lords of the autocratic republic. We
have been dreaming of freedom, we have
talked of liberty, we have aspired to a better
world, and you jailed us, you clubbed us,
you deported us, you murdered us whenev.
er you could.

‘Now that the great war, waged to replen-
ish your purses, and build a pedestal o your
sains,is over, nothing better can you do to
protect your stolen_ millions, and your
usurped fame, than to direct all the pawer
of the murderous institutions you created
for_your exclusive defense, against the
warking multtudes rising to 4 more human
conception of life

‘The jails, the dungeons you reared to
bury all protesting voices, are now replen-
ished with languishing conscientious work-
ers, and never satisied, you increase their
nurmber ever day.

It history of yesterday that your gun-
men were shooting and murdering unarmed

masses by the wholesale; it has been the
history of every day in your regime; and
now all prospects are even worse.

Do not expect us to sit down and pray
and ery. We accept your challenges and
mean (o stick to our war duties. We know
thatall you do is for your defense as a class;
we know also that the proletariat has the
same right to protect itsel, since their press
has been suffocated, their mouths muzzled;
we mean to speak for them the voice of
dynamite, through the mouth of guns.

Do not say we are acting cowardly
because we keep hiding, do not say it is
abominable: it is war, class war, and you
were the frst to wage it under cover of the
‘powerful institutions you call order, in the
darkness of your laws, behind the guns of
‘your bone-héaded slave.

No liberty do you accept but yours; the
working peaple also have a right to free-
dom, and their rights, our own rights, we
have set our minds (o protect at any price.

We are not many, perhaps more than you
dream of, though but are all determined to
fight to the last, tll a man remains buried in
‘your Bastiles, il a hostage of the working
Class is lef 10 the tortures of your police
system, and will never rest until your fall is
complete, and the laboring masses have
taken possession of all that rightly belongs
10 them.

‘There will be bloodshed; we will not
dodge: there will have 1o be murder: we
will kill, because it is necessary; there will
have to be destruction; we will destroy o
rid the world of your tyrannical instiutions.

We are ready to do anything and every-
thing to suppress the capitalist class: just as
You are doing anything and everything to
Suppress the proletarian revoluion.

‘Our mutual position is prtty clear. What
has been done by us so far is only a wam-

that there are friends of popular liberties
still living. Only now we are getting into
the fight, and you will have a chance to see
what liberty-laving people can do.

Do not seck to believe that we are the
Germans’ or the devil's paid agents; you
know well we are class-conscious men with
strong determination, and no vulgar liabil-
1y. And never hope that your cops. and your
hounds will ever succeed in ridding the
country of the anarchistic germ that pulses

We know how we stand with you and
know how to take care of ourselves.
Besides, you will never get all of us and we
‘multiply nowadays. Just wait and resign to
your fate, since privilege and riches have
tumed your heads.

Long live social revolution! Down with
tyranny!

THE ANARCHIST FIGHTERS.

74 Years Later, Plain Words Still Calls for Resistance

This article was originally published in the Plain Words (1993) published by the Paterson Anarchist
Collective (PAC) and the New Jersey Anarchist Black Cross (NJ ABC.)

In 1919, radical anarchists all over the
country staged a nation wide protest that
was to show the authorities of the time that
the people were fed up with their tactics,
procedures, justice, and basically, their
existence.

These anarchists planned to plant
bombs at the homes and offices of leading
political officials and bosses. The bombs
were hand delivered by the anarchists on
June 2, 1919 and all exploded within an
hour of each other (12 midnight) in 2 mas-
sive demand for justice.

At cach site that a bomb was to be
placed. numerous copies of a pamphlet

entitled “Plain Words™ were also to appear.
Paterson, which has a truly inspiring

P L,
W O R

‘and thick anarchist history, was one of the
many cities in which a bomb exploded on
that night of the people’s justice.

‘The pamphlet plainly stated that the
conditions in which we were forced to live,
under the fist of government, were intoler-
able. It went on to say “you jailed us, you
elubbed us, you deported us, you murdered
us whenever you could.” And now “The
powers that be... will have to accept the
fight they have provoked.”

In this same spirit of revolution, we
bring the Plain Words back to the people of
Paterson.

We can not agree more with our broth-
ers and sisters of the past who called out
for freedom in an environment of oppres-

I N
D S

sion. We too prin this paper calling to all
people to take action and fight back
against the unjust beast called government.

We don't call for bombings and
destruction as the original Plain Words did
for several reasons. (One of them being
that such a call would be illegal and would
end in arrests and imprisonment.)

However this publication pleads with
all ofis readers to get involved in whatev-
er way they can. We plead with all people
to work together and to cooperate with
each other in order to build a free society
ofal nationalites.

Plain Words hopes to be the revolution-
ary voice of a people who are yeaning to
smash the chains of capitalism, and to
wake up a new dawn of true freedom.

“Do not expect us to sit down and pray
and cry. We accept you challenge and
mean 1o stick to our duties.”

We are not many; perhaps more than
you dream of, but all are determined to
Tight to the last... we will never rest.”

“You will never get us.

Tortuga: Arrests, Raids and Grand Jury

On October 1, 2009 at 6am, the Joint
Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) raided an
anarchist collective house in Queens, NY,
known as the Tortuga house. According 10
the warrant, the reason o the raid was that
residents had violated the federal riot laws.

For 16 hours police searched the home,
tearing apart the home in search of any and
all material deemed to be worthy of confis-
cation. What items did the police deem
warthy, you may ask. liems included but
were not limited to:

Curious George plush toys, artwork,
correspondence with politicalprisoner
Daniel McGowan, birth certificates, pass-
ports, the entire video archive of 4 local
media collective, tax records, books, com-
puters, storage devices, cell phones, Buffy
the Vampire Slayer DVDs, flags, banners,
posters, photographs

While we recognize the danger of all
plush toys, especially those considered to
be curious in nature, we know that the real
impetus to the raid was the arrest of two
residence of the Tortuga, Elliott Madison
and Michael Wallschlager, during the G-20
proesis.

The two men, both anarchists, were
arrested on September 24 in the subirbs of
Pittsbursh. They were arrested for assisting
the G-20 protesters avoid arrests by police
via_ communication on Twitter. The two
were released after 36 hours on detention

New York ABCF Statement

On October 1, 2009, at 6:00 am, the
Joint Terrorism Task Force kicked down
the front door to an anarchist collective
house in Queens, New York, affectionately
known as Tortuga. This much you know.
And while we of the NYC Anarchist Black
Cross slept, our comrades were being sub-
jected 1o the type of humiliating treatment
that is typical from the state. The cops
claimed {0 be searching for evidence relat.
ed to rioting. We know better. These
Federal rioting charges are not new 1o us,
they were used to target the Chicago Sever
in 1968. They beat the charges then and
we'll beat them novw.

This raid was a fishing expedition
intended not only to intimidate public anar-
chists, but also 1o gather information for
future prosecutions. It oceurred in the con.-
fext of a growing repression, the likes of
which anarchists have not experienced in
the last decade. What does it mean? If noth-
ing else, it means we're doing something
right Apart from that, it means we need to
intensify our capacity for effective strate-
gizing. If the state is spending untold dol.
lars and labor hours devising ways to van-

and posted bail. Many in the radical com-
munity viewed the arrests as_simply
absurd: only to have the level absurdity
raised a level higher with the raids.

“The JTTE, FBI, and all the rest of the
government actonyms, wanted 1o prove
that these two anarchists caused a riot in
Pittsburh. By providing the locations of
police, street protesters were able to avoid
arrests, thus,

“This is not the frst time the federal riot
lawe was used by the government 1o sup-
press the radical movement. It is the same
Iaw used during the prosecution of the
Chicago 7 (Bobby Seale was actually the
8th defendant but was tried separately) Let
us remind you that this was the same trial
where Bobby Seale found himself pagged
and bound for participating in his own
defense. Five of the defendant were even-
twally found guilty of the law, but were
later thrown out on appeal.

Under the foderal anti-rioting statute, it
is a felony to organize, promote, encour-
age, participate in, or carry on a iot; or [..]
0 aid or abet any person in incifing or par-
ticipating in [] a iot.” By that token,
ply telling 4 person flecing caps with
batons which way to run makes you a
felon.

‘The day after the raid, the attoneys for
defendanis filed an injunction against the
State forbidding the authorities from fish-

quish our networks, physical and other-
wise, we must develop ways to counteract
this.

SULIDARRTY

Over the last decade, two of our main
strategies have been organizing in our
neighborhoods and organizing in the
strects. It is fair 10 say, we've goiten better
at both. Unfortunately, divergent currents
of thought have led many to think that we
must focus on one or the other, that the two
are in some way mutually oxclusive. In
reality, these two are often composed of the
same people. Even when they aren't, they
‘compliment each other; stronger ties in our
neighborhoods creates support i the
strect,

If we look o recent history, there are
movements that did not sce the separation
between building stronger neighborhoods
and militancy in the streets. There is plenty
o learn from these movements, especially
from those most affected by and entangled
in the state’s repression. As an organization

ing through the belongings until they
retumed to court.

Afier the raid, it became known that that
a grand jury investigation was taking place
against members of the Tortuga house. It
was this investigation that lead to the raid
of the house. The reason for the investiga-
tion will remain sealed untl the indict-
ments are announced

On November 3, Pennsylvania authori-
s dropped charges again the two mem-
bers of the Tortuga house. Instead of oral
arguments regarding the defense motion to
unseal the secret 15-page affidavit author-
izing the arrests of the two anarchists in
Pittsburgh, the prosecutor abruptly dropped
all charges.

While at fist glance this may be viewed
as a victory, more than likely what we are
sceing is the Pittsburgh DA stepping aside
1o allow the federal prosecution 1o take
over. We are seeing an escalation in the
prosecution of our dear friends at the
Tortuga house.

Just a few months ago, our government
praised lranian protesters who used Twitter
1o direct marches and to communicate with
the world. Today, the same act is viewed as
termorism when done by American citizens.
In the US, free speech is only free, until
you chose to use it. The atiack on the
Tortuga house and its residence is proof of
this.

on Tortuga

that supports political prisoners and prison-
ers of war, many coming from these very
movements, we believe that their input can
provide insight and inform our evlving
strategies while also helping to keep them
tied to the sireets. With the number of polit-
ical prisoners increasing- the majority of
those most recently arrested are anarchists
this need to communicate with them should
be evident.

We stand with the anarchists in Queens,
not only out of solidarity with their ideas,
but also because they are our friends and
comrades. We realize that the state is
attacking during a sensitive time - a time in
which we are primed to put another chink
in its armor while understanding we also
face increased risks. We can work together
and tear this motherfucker down and now
is the time to focus on strategy, stay ahead
of the cops, and support our friends, com-
rades, and allies when they most need it

For the worlds we're building, against
those that must come down,

ABCF-NYC
October 13th, 2009

QOjore Lutalo Released

On August 26, Anarchist, New Afrikan
political prisoner Ojore Lutalo was finally
recently released from prison after 26
years. Ojore spent most his time served in
isolation, or “the hole.” due to dedication
10 the revolutionary movement

Ojore was serving a parole violation
sentence stemming from a conviction for a
bank expropriation to finance revolution-
ary activity and engaging in a gun battle
with police in December 1975. He was also
serving 2 forty-year sentence for a 1982
‘cunfight with a drug dealer in an attempt to
expropriate funds and rid communites of

Lynne Stewart Ordered to Prison

On November 19, Lynne Stewart tured
herself in at the Lower Manhattan federal
courts to begin her 28-month sentence. In
2002, the United Stated Government indict-
ed Stewart for conspiring to defraud the US,
conspiring 1o provide and conceal material
support 1o terrorist activity, providing and
concealing material support to terrorist
activity and two counts of making false
statements

Stewar’s real crime? For 30 years,
Stewart worked heroically to defend
America’s poor, underprivileged, and
unwanted, never afforded due process and
judicial faimess without an advocate like
her. Where others wouldn't go, she defend-
ed controversial figures like David Gilbert
of the Weather Underground, Richard
Williams of the United Freedom Front,
Sekou Odinga and Nasser Ahmed of the
Black Liberation Army, and many more like
them.

“The charges and conviction of Stewartis
based around her former client Sheik Abdel
Rahman. At former US Attorney General
Ramsey Clark’s request, Stewart joined him
as part of Rahman's court-appoinied defense
team. In his 1995 show tnial, he was con-
victed and is now serving a lfe sentence for
seditious conspiracy, soliciation of murder,
solicitation of an attack on American mili.
tary instalations, conspiracy to murder, and
conspiracy to bomb in connection with the
1993 World Trade Center attack despite evi-
dence proving his innocence on all charges.

In addition to charging Stewart, the DOJ
also charsed a number of others:
Mohammed Yousty, the Arabic lnguage
interpreter for communications between
Stewart and Rahman: Abmed Abdel Sattar, 2
resident of Staten Island, New York and
described in the indictment as 2 “surtogate”
for Rahman: and Yassir Al-Siri, currently in
custody in the United Kingdom,

The indictment alleges that Stewart
allowed Yousry fo communicate with
Rahman in Arabic regarding nonlegal mat-

drug dealers.

Ojore spent a few week in Philadelphia
getting reoriented and is planning o move
back to New Jersey.

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item from the gift registry, checks or
money orders payable to Tim Fasnacht can
be sent to

Philadelphia ABCF
Post Office Box 42120
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101

ters, and that she purposely made extrancous
comments in English that would mask and
conceal the Arabic conversation,

‘She was also accused of violating US
Bureau of Prisons Special Administrative
Measures (SAMS) that included gag order
on her client, Sheik Abdel Rahman. When
imposed, they prohibit discussion on topics
the Justice Department (DOJ) rules outside
of “legal representation,” so lawyers can’t
discuss them with clients, thus inhibiting
their defense.

Her 2004 - 2005 show trial was a mock-
ery of justice with echoes of the worst
MeCarthy-like tactics. Inflammatory terror-
st images were displayed in court {0 preju-
dice the jury, and prosecutors vilified
Stewart as a traitor with “radical” political
views. In addition, days before the verdict,
the militant pro-lsracli Jewish Defense
Organization put up flyers near the court-
house displaying her address. It threatened
to “drive her out of her home and out of the
state,” and said she “needs to be put out of
business legally and effectively.”

It was part of the orchestrated scheme
inside and outside the courtroom 10 heighten
fear, conviet Stewart, and intimidate other
lawyers to expect the same treatment i they
dare represent unpopular clients efectively.

On February 10, 2005 (afier a seven
month trial and 13 days of deliberation) she
was convicted on all five counts. Under
New York state law, she was automatically
disbarred, and the state Supreme Court’s
Appellate Division denied her petition to
resign voluntarily. On October 17, 2006, she
was sentenced to 28 months imprisonment,
but remained free on bond pending appeal
before the US Court of Appeals for the
Second Circut.

Stewart Ordered to Prison

On November 17, the Appeals Court
revoked Stewart's bond, upheld the verdict,
ordered her surrender forthwith, but stayed

it until November 19 at SPM to let her attor-
ney file a motion for reconsideration. It was
denied, so Lynne Stewart tumed herself i to
begin her sentence.

“The situation remains fluid, dire, and
complicated by Stewart's batile with breast
cancer. She has surgery scheduled for
December 7, unlikely now, but if done in
prison or where authorities direct, it won't
be the quality she deserves.

In ts ruling, the three judge panel (John
Walker, Guido Calebresi and Robert Sack)
was firm, hosile and belligerent in uphold-
ing the lower court’s conviction. Judge Sack
accused Stewart of lying and called for
longer sentence. “We think that whether
(she) lied under oath at her trial i directly
relevant to whether her sentence was appro-
priate,” he wrote, and directed District Court
Judge John Koelil to re-sentence her “so as
to reflect that finding.” Judge Walker was
even harsher, calling the original sentence

‘breathtakingly low." Judge Calabrese said
Lam at a loss for any rationale upon this
record that could reasonably justify a sen-
tence of 28 months’ imprisonment for this
defendant.”

They all said Stewart was “convicted
principally with respect to (her violating)
measures by which (she) had agreed to
abide,” namely SAMs. They rejected her
“argument that, as a lawyer, she was not
bound by (them), and her belsted argument
collaterally atiacking their constitutionali-
132" They also:

“affitm(ed her conviction) of providing
and concealing material support to the con-
spiracy to murder persons in a foreign coun-
try (and) of conspiring 1o provide and con-
ceal such support...We conclude that the
charges were valid (and) the evidence was
sufficient o sustain the convictions. We also
reject Stewart’s claims that her purported
attempt to serve as a “zealous advoeate” for
her client provides her with immunity from

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Running Down the Walls 2009 <

Statements by our Imprisoned Comrades

Phil Africa Statement —é——td——bomy by

LONG LIVE JOHN AFRICA'S REVO-
LUTION
Ona Move!

My revolutionary best to all at ABCF
and all those involved in the work of True
Revolution! Much respect 1o all those
active in the serious work needed to gain
the release of all PP/POWS! I truly hope all
are strong and on THE MOVE in the work
needed to Completely Eliminate this rotten
reform world system that imposes. its
destructive ways on ALL LIFE.

As always I'm sure that RDTW will
again be the great success it has been in the
past. L speak for THE MOVE ORGANIZA-
TION in saying that we are in solidarity
with this event and all those who support it
Just heard the news of this system’s contin-
ued attack on Leonard Peltier. Everyone
should be up in arms about the vulgarity of
the 15-year hit given Leonard by the parole
board! Like with the SFS, this system’s
hatred for those with the courage 10 stand
against it in defense of whats right,is his-
torical.

Run-a-way Slaves were hunted down
for daring o be in the Free as GOD
MAMMA NATURE intends ALL LIFE to
be. The Native Peoples were Slaughtered
for daring to hold o their Right to live and
the land MOTHER NATURE made them
caretakers of!

31 years later THE MOVE 9 are still

being held hostage by this system for dar-
ing t0 survive this system’s atiempt to mur-
der us on August 8, 1978 and the list goes
on and on. For those of you running for
Justice for Al 1 truly hope that your foot-
Steps are heard around the world and
shakes the brittle bones of All oppressors!
Let each foot step, each voice heard, be a
strong statement (0 this system, that no one:
it has and is still doing an injusice 1o, will
ever be forgotten! Let cach foot step be a
Demand to this system 1o release Chip
Fitzgerald, Herman Bell, Sundiata Acoli
Mumia Abu Jamal, Hugo Pinell, Roberi
Seth Hayes, David Gilbert, Marilyn Buck,
‘The MOVE 9, Veronza Bowers, the Cuban
5, and the unending lst of others, t00 many
o name at this time, but are Not forgotien
just because their names were not men-
tioned.

‘Those who have been Unjustly denied
their release from these hell holes for way
far too long, Let the run ring loud to this
System, that these folk of strong commitied
reflections of Justice and Freedom are not
and will never be forgotten and that their
release s being Demanded!

Let every foot step remind this system
that all of those who have given their lives
o this struggle are Forever Loved by us all!
“That they are, as all Good Soldiers of this
Revolution, missed but Never Forgotten!
Let everyone feel their strong dedicated
spirits flow through your hearts & souls

Sekou Cinque Kambui’s Statement v s s~y

Dear friends, comrade in strugale

As a Political Prisoner held hostage for
over forty years now by the slave manufac-
turing state of Alabama. Your sacrifice and
diligent efforts in solidarity and support of
Political Prisoners and Prisoners of war is
deeply appreciated. Keep up the good
work!

‘Your Missive advising us in the Social
Consciousness Development Group
(SCDG) about Running Down the Walls
event that you have organized arrived safe-
Iy All concerned are in solidarity with you
and though incarcerated we will be

Running Down the Walls with you here at
staton C.F. under the organization of
SCDG Chairman Sekou Kambui

We feel that to run with you, even
removed as we are from the forerunners
outside, we are demonstrating ou solidari-
ty and support of the principles by which
you were guided and motivated to arganize
RDTW on behalf of PPPOW's.

September 61 s the birthday of Sekou
Kambui the chairman of SCDG and so he
is proud to be able to give a celebration in
dedication to his fellow PP and Virzo
Leonard Peltier whose birth month he

Sebu Kessa Saa Tabansi’s Statement =4 ——ré——rs—yé—

Anarchist Salutations and revolutionary
eretings!

‘Comrades 1 am unable to run except for
in segregation, but there is NO exercise
yard on September 12th 200. However |
Will pace the cell in circles 0 be there in
spirit!

My words- For you all, the struggle is a
continuum, “Unified we stand and divided
we fail.”

My knowledge- “A journey of one thou-
sand miles begins with one siep.”

My encouragement- “never quit, run
free or die”

— bt

with every step and fill you with the
strength and motivation to carry on this
struggle until the battle for Justice &
Freedom for ALL is won and a reality for
ALL! To quote JOHN AFRICA “SOLL
DARITY IS UNITY. WITHOUT UNITY
YOU CAN'T HAVE REVOLUTION."
LONG LIVE JOHN AFRICA! Let us
always find that Common Ground to work
in hamony, work in solidarity in and in
unity help build that better world for all.

Again my love & solidarity to ALL!
Take care, stay strong and keep ON THE.
MOVE.

Ona MOVE!

Your Bro in Revolution

Phil Africa

FREE THE MOVE 9
FREE MUMIA ABU JAMAL!
FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS!
FREE ALL SOCIAL AND CLASS
WAR PRISONERS!
NEVER FORGET MAY 13TH, 10851
LONG LIVE JOHN AFRICA'S REVO-
LUTION AND DOWN WITH THIS ROT-
TEN REFORM WORLD SYSTEM!

William Phillips Africa

#AM-4984
Follies Road, Drawer K
Dalas, PA 13612
SCI Dallas
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shares. We, in SCDG are also fighters for
social justice and a part of the
“Internaiional Prisoner’s Human Rights
Liberation Struggle” movement

Stay strong! Keep the struggle Alive
and the faith in the righteousness of the
cause you have embraced in the forefront
of your endeavors.

Tam, Tremain, In solidarity and struggle

Sekou Kambui (W. Turk)
113058

PO. Box 56 SCC (B1-21)
Elmore, AL 360250056
e

My solidarity- “Struggle! Free all polit-
ical Prisoners and Prisoners of War!"

Sebu Kessa Saa Tabansi (A. Pew)
HBT 7263/ Box A
Bellefonte, Pa 16823-0820

Janine Phillips Africa’s Statement &<

I Love yall’s Running Down The Walls
event! It's a good way to bring people
together and focus on the cause. | know it
will make Leonard Pelter feel good, it will
make all of us Poliical Prisoners fecl good
1o see the support and care yall have for us,
THANKYOU!

We are still strong, we're still commit-

v

ted to this revolution and we're still inno-
cent! This is why it’s so important for peo-
ple to show their support in any way they
can, no matter how small it may seem
because there is no justice in this system.
They got one set of laws for the rich and
another for the rest of us. The power is in
the people though, people just need to real-

o y—

e

iz ths.
Thanks again for yall's dedication o
the figh for justice!
ON THE MOVE!

B IS

Janine Phillips Africa #00-6309
451 Fulerton Ave
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403-1238

Bill Dunne’s Statement -

Salutations and felicitations 1o all the
comrades participating in Running Down
the Walls 20091

“This year September 12h is a particu-
larly meaningful day to let the peoples” feet
shake the _apparatus of oppression,
September 12th is Leonard Peltier's birth.
day. he is a strong comrade in the struggle
for the most equitable social reality in
which all peaple will have the greatest pos-

Jaan Laaman’s Statement v

1 want to send a big shout out 1o every-
one Running Down the Walls today - satur-
day. Sept. 12th, 200, This is Jaan Laaman
and I'm speaking 1o you from inside the
us. penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona. Yes, |
myself and a multinational group of solid
prisoners will be Running Down the Walls,
behind these walls in the Sonoran desert
with all of you this saturday morning,

I'm very pleased to hear we have 12 out-
side runs, aking place from Los Angeles to
Boston and places in between, and we have
some runs in other countries too. 1 also
know we have a lot of runs going on inside
prisons from coast o coast as well

1 want to send out a salute to all my
ABC Federation folks and all the people

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sible freedom to attain their full human
potential. He has never wavered despite
being among the longest held political pris-
oners in the U.S. gulag archipelago and this
year he was attacked by the federal parole
ommission, that agency of repression
inflicted yet another 15 year hit on Leonard
for no other reason than that he is such a
strong comrade, a powerful symbol. So let
us vote with our feet! Vote for freedom for

Leonard! Vote for freedom for all political
prisoners! Vote against_oppression! My
Vot may be cast in relative isolation but 1
will fel the walls trembling to the cadence
of our collective foot fals

Bill Dunne #10916.086
PO. Box 2068

Inez, KY 41224

USP Big Sandy

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running with them. And I want to send a
salute out to all my Jericho people and all
the runners rolling with them. | want to
salute every person and all the groups who
are running today. While long miles and
high walls separate us, today we run as one
large collective, growing in numbers,
understanding and solidarity in support of
political prisoners and ALL prisoners in our
struggles for justice and survival

We are young and old, women and men,
many nationalitis, running in prison yards
and city parks and streets. Al of us should
take added strength and commitment from
this solidarity as we sweat out one more lap
and one more mile in our run today. I'm
sure we all are looking forward to hearing

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reports on how the various runs went.

Today also happens to be our long held
Native political prisoner brother, Leonard
Peltier’s birthday. Leonard has been in
prison for 33 years and he just got a 15 year
hit from the parole board —You are in our
thoughts bro - we are running for you and
for ALL of us. So enough talk, leis get to
sweating and running down these walls —

Running for Justice -

Running for Human Dignity and Rights

o

Jaan K. Laaman
10372:616

PO. Box 24550
Tueson, AZ 85734
USP Tucson

050 Blaco de Aztlan’s Statement ¥4y

Brothers and Sisters,

Yes run down the walls!

Everyday | pray for Revolution and
Freedom. But this is no small matter. The
Animals-Earth Mother-Natves and all peo-
Ples need a break to cleanse from this
destructive civilization. So for years I've
been praying for the economy to crash. Let

he who can survive in Nature survive. Let
he who knows only the artificial world
Fetum to the spirit

No occupation of Aztlan

No prisons- No rescarch labs.

No Reservations- No zos

Free Leonard Peltier!

Free Tom Manning!

Akili Castlin’s Statement v 4=y i e

Revolutionary greetings,

Friends, we send our deepest gratitude,
fove and support to you all there, who've.
gathered on all of our behalf.

Please know, we are one in “running
down the walls” - whether here within the
kamps such as Pelican Bay’s newly imple-
mented, llegal and highly secret section of
its infamous draconian sensory deprivation
chamber, the Security Housing Unit (SHU)

or there within the less visible walls of a
parasitic capitalit social syste.

“This year's run is especially important

due to the unprecedented changes taking
place within the hearts and minds of aver-
age everyday citizens.

‘As we lace-up our tennis shoes and pre-
pare to run down these walls, know every
step of these five miles, every breath we
expend is done in solidarity with one
another and all victims of imperialism in
all s hideous terms. With every mile, we
grow closer in mind and spirit o cach other
and the reality of an anti-authoritarian,
egaliarian, free society. Together we run
down the walls of gender-bias, hierarchy,

Free Veranza Bowers!

Love,
Oso Blanco de Aztlan,
(Byron Shane Chubbuck)

07909051
PO. Box 1000
Lewisbug PA 17837

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racism, the prison industrial complex. the
military industrial complex, homelesshess.
hatred and lack, in all the forms capitalism
has implemented it

We, the short corridor few are a class of
prisonrs being held in California’s ultra-
sectet and torturous section of the SHU,
which further restricts our communica-
tions, movement and associations. _This
tactic appears to be modeled on the federal
prisons’ “Communications Management
Units.™ We have been classified without
due process of any kind as “threats to the

internal safety and security” of the prison
industrial complex and subjected without
court hearing or justification to extraordi-
nary communication and sensory restric-
tions. All this, for no other reason than our
political beliefs, ideologies and willingness
10 do more than talk.

We will be running the § miles with you
all there. The yard in which we are able to
run s 26 x 10 feet with 20 foot high walls
and security cameras. s perimeter is
about 72 feét or 24 yards. Each of us will

LAABCF’s Report Back on the RDTW <~

We are pleased to report that the Los
Angeles run was a success. Despite
attempts to halt our activities, the event
continued as planned. We came together as
one - shook the ground - sending the mes-
sage that we will not stop until our com.
tades are free.

We would like to say that the event
began without a hitch, but to make that
claim would certainly be a li. Less than 48
hours prior to_our event, LA ABCF
received an email from the Department of
Parks and Recreation informing us that we
could not have the event at Whittier
Narrows Regional Park. The excuse given
was that despite our event being smaller
than most family gatherings or sporting
events held at his location - we must have
a permit. One of our members contacted
the department in an attempt 10 resolve the
issue but they were adamant that the event
will not contine.

After much discussion, the chapter
agreed that canceling the event was not an
option. We had prisoners running in prison
yards and even n their cells. To quit would
fly in the face of everything the event
stands for — solidarity and resistance.

When we arrived to set up, we noticed
an unusual number of park employees and
police patrols. We have been to this park on
numerous occasions and have had only a
fow sightings of police. This said we were
still uncertain if this was a case hyper-
awareness or whether our concerns were
justfied.

We prepared for the run as usual with

Arcata ABC’s Report Back on RDTW <

In Arcata, CA we had a small but good
run. We had a total of 9 runners/walkers.
Our run took place at the Arcata
Community Forest where we ran slightly
aver Sk up and down the trails in the forest.
Like some of the other RDTW we had ours.
scheduled for 10am-2pm, but had a 2
HOUR delay because there was another Sk
run scheduled for 10am-12pm, and for
some reason which was not told fo us, they
had the only two entrances to the actual
trails CLOSED OFF by the fire department
(even though every other time that there

be running 315 or more laps individually
within this cold gray cage where even sun-
light dies. We're allowed 90 minutes on
the yard, one man at a time, so we will be
running throughout the day on Saturday
September 12, 2009

‘Again, we send our deepest grattude,
love and loyalty. Please check out dstrug-
glemagcom, ~ issue 13, or
Wi frecjaan.com for insight and_com-
mentary on CMU prisons at the federal
level. As both federal and state prisons

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now share techniques under the Dept. of
Homeland Security, we can expect more of
the same in our state institutions,

For a more in depth discussion on the
state system, or 1o find out more about the
state system, | can be written to at

Akili Castlin 199402
D-1-210 PBSP.
PO. Box 7500
Crescent City CA 95532

only slight modifications. Rather than put-
ting up the ABCF banner and anarchist
flags, we traded them in for black, red and
yellow balloons (colors of AIM) and red
and black streamers (color of anarchism.)
From the outside, we looked like a birthday
party not an anarchist event. Rather than
hanging signs for the run, we hung signs
for “Peltier's Birthday Bash."

Folks who arrived for the run were
quick to figure out where to go. Police on
the other hand were none the wiser. While
patrol passed our event, the birthday cake,
festive atmosphere and broad diversity of
attendees — must have given them the
impression that we did not fit the typical
‘roup of anarchists they were looking for.

‘Aftera few words from LA ABCF mem-
ber, Mapache, the group listened 1o state-
ments from prisoners - including an audio
message from Jaan Laaman. Everyone
came together 10 take a group photograph
and then the run began.

It wasn'tunil people were on the course
for the run, did we truly understand that the
police presence was much larger than what
we cven thought. Police were stationed
throughout the park riding horses, in
Bronco truck, undercover vehicle and stan-
dard patrol cars. Patrols were driving on
the pathway forcing families and runners
off the course and occasionally giving sus-
picious runners the stink-cye. At one point,
one of the runners overheard a police offi-
cer inquire to the whereabouts of the anar-
chists. Little did they know that Running
Down the Walls (AKA Anarchist Birthday

ot

Brigade or the Peltier's Birthday Bash) was
running right under their noses.

‘After the run was over, LA ABCF pre-
sented prizes 1o the first and second-place
runners, as well as, the person who raised
the most money. We proceeded 10 cat cake
and flautas, talk politics and interact with
old and new friends.

‘At the end of the event, we managed to
raise $900, which will be split between the
ABCF Warchest, Chip Fitzgerald
Homecoming Fund and the Ojore Lutalo.

Overall, we are pleased with the day.
The atiemipt to disrupt the event only
strengthened our determination to_ make
this event happen. There was to be no
excuse for failure. Turning back was not an
option. Not with our imprisoned comrades
running behind the barbed wire. We must

‘move forward. It is only through our rsist-
ance that we are able to show our solidari-

ty. In the end, we figure what would a run

be without a few hurdles — it _certainly
wouldn't be Running Down the Walls.

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has been a run scheduled in the forest the
public still had access as long as they did
not interfere with the runners). They also
had a police car parked at the entrance of
the parking lot, when there never is any
police, and as reported by some of the run-
ners for our event there was alsa police
patrolling in front of the parking lot.

We used the two hours to talk to people
in the park who came up and asked us what
it was that we were doing. Some people
who were just at the park donated some
money. Once the Zhour bulls**t was over,

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we started our event. We talked about the
importance of RDTW and of supporting
PP/POW, then read some of the statements
from the’political prisoners, took a group
photo then started the run. We hung out for
a while after then run then parted ways.

In the end we raised $210 dollars. Some
other people have contacted us and said
they would like to donate more money, so
there might be more money to throw into
the pot for RDTW.

-sinapu (Arcata ABCF-SG)

Daniel McGowan'’s Report Back v+~

Today, on a muggy day at USP Marion,
I ran 5K to coincide with the Anarchist
Black Cross Federation’s annual “Running
down the Walls® benefit run in Los Angeles
(with other runs & bike rides around the
continent). Because of this year’s timing, |
did it solo (more than 2/3 of the men here
fast during the Muslim month of
Ramadan). Despite an allergy flare up and
an absurd amount of smoke from a nearby

Jaan Laaman’s Report Back -

Here in usp Tucson, we had a morning
run — 33 brothers , Black, white, Latino
(Cubano,Boricua, Mexicano, Nica), one
wheelchair Bostonian and few old heads
who walked some and ran some, rolled,
walked and Ran Down the Walls here in the

wood burning stove, I finished the 5K in
33:04. | have to disclaim that time though!
You should know that our yard's path is
only 1/18th of a mile requiring me to run
55 laps and make fairly hard tum 220
times! 1t was a great day to run and | strt-
ed my run at 12PM so that | would be run-
ning at the same time as the folks in LA. |
thought a Lot today about all the others par-
ticipating in the run and how this isolation

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before we took off as one large group.
reminding everyone that as we ran many
many others behind other walls were ru

ning, as well as people in 12 cities across
the Country - separated by miles and walls
but united in our efforts for Justice and

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1 feel is really an illusion—that there are
many others out there that struggle against
this cruel and unjust system. My thoughts
are with all of you out there struggling for
a better warld and my fellow political pris-
oners (and all prisoners for that matter). |
hope all of the runs were successful today
and that a lot of funds were raised to boost-
er the important work the ABCF does.
- Daniel

this being Leonard (Peltier) birthday and
the 15 year hit the parole board recently
‘gave him - we ran for him and for all of us.
Everyone took some inspiration inthis
unity and solidarity and everyone felt posi-
tive after finishing the 13 laps we ran,

Sonoran desert. We had a few words Freedom.

Toronto ABCF’s Report Back v+

Con

tulations, LA, for holding it
down - very impressive! The Toronto-
PBSP run raised $500, though money may
silltriekle in. "Il et you know how how

FREQUENTLY USED

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We also said a few wards about

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which was just over Sk. -Jaan

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it went at PBSP in a couple weeks (mail is
slow). I am sore and walking like a fool

Acronyms/ Terms

ABCE; Anarchist Black Cross Federation - ant-authoritarian feder-
ation of ABC groups who support and defend PP/POWS.
ABC-BG: Branch Group - ABCF group with more responsibiliies
than a SG.

ABC-SG: Support Group - ABCF group with fewer responsibilities
than a BG,

AIM: American Indian Movement - above ground revolutionary
organization of Native Americans.

Anarchism: Free or libertarian socialism. Anatchists are opposed to
government, the state, and capitalism. Therefore, simply speaking,
anarchism is & no government form of socialism. Types of anarchists
include: Anarcho-Communist, Anarcho-Syndicalist, Autonomist,
Collectivist, Individualists, and Mutualists

BLA: Black Liberation Army - revolutionary Black clandestine for-
mation formed to defend the Black community and the BPP, inac-
tive since the '80s.

BPP: Black Panther Party - sbove ground Black revolutionary
roup secking Black political power, disbanded in the mid-70s.
FALN: english translation: Armed Forces of National Liberation -
revolutionary clandestine group fighting for Puerto Rican independ-
EC: Federation Council - decision-making body of the ABCE
MOVE: Not an acronym, the name of an organization based in
Philadelphia whose members are commmitied to the teachings of John
Afrca. Ther belief s n *

PC: Prisoner's Committee - rotating body of 5 PP/POWS on the
ABCF's FC

PRIPOWs; Political Prisoners and/or Prisoners of War.
(See page 1)

Self-Defense: The legal act of protecting one’s life or the life of
another with the idea/purpose of self-determination and independ-
ence. Armed self-defense is relative 1o the ABCF, specifically in the
USS.,in that as the organization grows, s0 100 grows the need 1o pro-
tect ourselves from the armed aggressor of the state,right wing, and
other ideological opponents. (Firearms training as preparation for
self-defense are legal activities within the confines of the U.S.)
Self Determination: The right by virtue of which all peoples are
entitled freely to determine their political status and pursue their
economic, social, and cultural development. All peoples may, for
their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources
without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international eco-
nomic cooperation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit and
international law. I no case may a people be deprived of their awn
means of subsistence,

SDS: Students for a Democratic Society
ed in the "60s.

‘The Update: This is a quarterly publication of the ABCE

WUO: Weather Underground Organization - first the Weathermen,
later known as the WUO, evolved out of the SDS as an underground
formation of primarily white anti-imperialist revolutionaries from
the student movemen.

(The Anarchist Black Cross Federation (ABCF) produces the
Revolutionary Political Dictionary with these and other expanded def -
initions of political terms. Asailable from Los Angeles ABC for $1 and
o 41 cents stamps.)

et student group found-

Boston Jericho’s Report Back vy s b bt il e

More than 20 people came out on
Saturday 9/12, in spite of sometimes

heavy rains, to run our SK for political
prisoners at the Jamaica Pond. We set off
with an inspiring message from Jaan
Laaman, recorded from inside the US pen-
itentiary in Tucson Arizona, where he
organized more than 30 prisoners to run
this year

After the run, we were joined by mem-
bers of the Mashpee Wampanoag commu-

nity, who talked about the struggle of jus-
tice for Leonard Peltier and drummed ir his
honor.

‘We raised $300 from the run and will be
matching this with Jericho funds, allowing
us t0 send $500 each to the Leonard Peltier
Defense/OfEnse Committce and to Ojore
Lutalo, a New Afikan Anarchist prisoner
of war who has recently been released.

Thanks to all who came out on Saturday
for helping to make @ successful even.

Lets work together to make it bigger next
year!
Jericho Boston

FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS
AND PRISONERS OF WAR!
Jericho Boston
PO Box 301057
Boston, MA 02130
Jerichoboston.org
Jericho_boston@yahoo.com

Akili Castlin’s Report Back %y

Its the 12th and today we run down
these walls' - walls invisible to the
untrained eye. Today i will be running
down depression, dejection, self-depreca-
tion, disbelieve in our greatness, our

cousness. | will run down this ever-present
nagging procrastination which - floats

reminders of missteps and past failures
Today i will run down the beauty of my
own true self, and our own truest selves,
stolen and bagzed by capitalst self-pro-
claimed rulers of our lives and i will ance
and for all, from within my own, our own,
selves, release that great momentous, all.

Jalil Denied Parole

Jalil Muntagim had a parole hearing
Tuesday, November 17 and was informed
the following day that he was denied
parole

In a brief report from him by phone he
noted that the board was courteous, saying
that his record showed improvement and 3
good atitude. They noted his excrplary
record, but stil, they denied him parole.

Jalil thanks everyone who wrote letters
of support and says he will appeal the
decision.

Jalilis a Black Liberation Army prison-
er who was convicted as one of the New
York 3 and was recently part of the San
Francisco § case.

His next scheduled parole hearing will
be in June 2010.

encompassing love and unity, that will
make this race, this human race, worth-
while and a true champion of all the beauty
and grace this planet gives us.

Love and Loyalty,
Akili

Robert Seth Hayes Married

We have received news from Seth's
danghter that Robert Seth Hayes was
recently married in October.

W in the Anarchist Black Cross
Federation wish to extend a congratula-
tions to our friend Seth. We are happy for
you and wish you all the happiest and
Tove in the world. We hope that with love.
comes liberation!

Denver ABC’s Application for Support Group Status

Denver Anarchist Black Cross formed in
June 2009 with the goal of contributing to
the defense of social movements, both
internally and externally, working against
oppression and for self-determination.

Since we've formed, we have started
several projects, tabled at events, and
organized some key events. While still
modest steps in the fight for liberation,
we're excited about the work done so far
and the work ahead.

Some of the highlights include starting a
blog (denverabe wordpress.com) with daily
updates on state repression, announcements
of events and campaigns in support of poli-
ical prisoners, prisoners writings and more
Through the anarchist website and tech
service Raise the Fist, we also set up an
Emergency Response Network for the
Denver area which sends time sensitive
developments on the status of political pris-
oners and activists in trouble o people’s
cell phone and/or email address. Also on
the website is a lst of political prisoners
and their updated contact information,
which we have also released as a print pub.
lication for people.

We've organized a few events, such as a
sereening of Incident at Oglala- The
Leonard Pelter Story in the lead up to his

parole hearing. Monthly letter writing din-
ners have also begun at a local church. We
partcipated in the annual Running Down
the Walls SK where we raised $500 and got
some much needed exrcise.

‘South of Denver i the Supermax Prison
in Florence, CO. Many of our imprisoned
‘comrades are housed there, so we've started
to begin there with direct political work
From our leters, we have struck up a corre-
spondence with Mutulu Shakur. He has o
Lot of wisdom to share and he also a lot of
areas in which he needs support. We've
decided 10 send $30 a month for his com-
missary and we are finalizing the other
ways in which we'd like to support him,
making sure to be generous but also
dependable and realistic with what we can
offer

‘Antonio Guerrero of the Cuban Five was
also imprisoned in Florence unil just
recently. We'll be promoting and support-
ing an art showing on September 22nd in
Boulder of his Antonio’s artwork being
organized by the National Commitice to
Free the Cuban Five.

West Denver Copwatch is another proj-
ect thatis springing up out of our collective
‘We're beginning with outreach to neighbors
and hope to soon have regular patrols going

onin the area.

In August our collective’s goals and
skills were tested here at home when fellow
anarchist Ariel Attack was charged with
breaking the windows of the Democrats’
party office. Denver ABC worked with
many other dedicated friends of Ariel to
quickly raise the $5.000 bail and also bring
people out to the courtroom for her arraign-
ment

In addition to working around defense
against extemal forces such as state repres-
sion, we're also looking at ways we can
contribute to the internal health and
resiliency of the social movements we are a
part of._Within our collective, we've start-
ed regular discussions and activities around
an anti-white supremacy praxis. We'll be
starting a publication in the late fall to high-
light the cases of political prisoners and oth-
ers caught in the cross wires of government
backlash s well s resources internally that
folks can use to continue the fight for jus-
tice. There's a few other ideas kicking
around in our heads and there are also a lot
of great organizations and individuals here
in Denver that we can learn from and possi-
bly collaborate with in the future,

Love and Solidarity,

Denver Anarchist Black Cross

Continued from page 6

the convictions,

“Finally, we affiom Stewart’s convictions
for knowingly and willfully making false
statemens...when she affirmed that she
intended to, and would, abide by the SAMS
In light of her repeated and flagrant viola-
tion of (them), a reasonable factfinder could
conclude that (her) representations that she
intended to and would abide by the SAMs
were knowingly false when made. We reject
the remaining challenges to the convictions.
(We) affirm the district court’s rejection of
Stewarts claim that she was sclectively
prosecuted on account of her gender or
political beliefs...We therefore affirm the
convictions in their entirety.”

Modesto Anarchist Arrested in UC Protes

In response to a combination of budget
cuts, fee hikes and union busting tactics,
students, teachers and workers called for a
stike throughout University of College
campuses. For three days, November 18-
20, thousands of students and_allies
protested on campuses, occupied buildings
and held meetings to discuss the concerns.

Students throughout the state were
arrested for various charges, including tres-
passing and failure to disperse. And while
these arests are a concern 10 us, there is
one specific arrest that we wish for people
o take notice of.

During the protests in Berkley, a
Modesto_anarchist, Doug Gilbert, was
arrested and charged with “Inciting a Riot.”
Gilbert was leaving a rally, when police on
bicyeles followed him down Telegraph
Ave. Gilbert and a few comrades entered a

They redirected her case to District Court
Judge Koelil for re-sentencing. The DOJ
wants 30 years. Koeldl originally imposed
28 months, let Stewart remain free on bond
pending appeal, implied his decision might
be overturned because of a gross miscar-
riage of justice, effectively rebuked the
Bush administration at the time, and handed
it a major defeat. Her fate is now in his
hands, but justice has already been denied at
a timé we're all as vulnerable as she if we
dare resist state policies, unchanged under
an administration no différent from its pred-
In a November 17 news conference,
Stewart said:
'm100 0ld t0 cry, but it hurts t00 much
not to.” In eriticizing the Courts decision,

restaurant, where Gilbert proceeded to the
restroom. Police entered the establishment
and violently confronted two of Gilbert's
comrades. They entered the restroom
arresting Gilbert

Berkley CopWatch filmed the arrest
When they inquired as to the reason for the
arrest, the_police responded, “he can tell
You later.” CopWatch also reported that
they saw a student activist talking to police,
specifically pointing out several individu-
als, including Gilbert. The student activist
later denied pointing out Gilbert, but
admited talking to police. Bystanders also
reported to CopWatch that they overheard
the police say something to the effect of,
“there’s that anarchist.”

Doug Gilbert was arraigned on
November 19th with a packed court of 40
to 50 supporters with more outside the

she said its timing “on the eve of the arrival
of the tortured men from offshore prison in
Guantanamo™ suggests that lawyers
appointed to represent them may face the
same fate as she. “If you're going to lavyer
for these people, you'd better toe very close
to the line that the government has set out
(because they'll) be watching you every
inch of the way, (so those who don't) will
end up like Lynne Stewart. This is a case
that is bigger than just me personally (but
she added that she’ll) go on fighting.
Please write to Lynne:

Lynne Stewart #53504-054
MCC-NY

150 Park Row

New York, NY 10007

courtroom. His charges have been reduced
1o carrying a weapon on school property.
He was released later that night just before
‘midnight

Doug Gilber is a solid class-conscious.
anarchist. He - along with the others in the
Modesto Anarchist Crew (MAC)- have
been developing some solid programs that
are guided less by what is popular in the
anarchist ghetto and more about what is
needed in the community of Modesto.
Gilbert is one of those anarchists that we
are proud to support and encourage others
1o stand by him. His arrest and the allega-
tions attached with i, is simply ridiculous.
Gilbert has the support of the Los Angeles
Anarchist Black Cross Federation. We
encourage all within the ABCF and the
laner anarchist and political prisoner sup-
port community to support him as well

Oso Blanco Campaign Report s e

On October 14, 1 received word from
‘Yona Unaga (Oso Blanco) in usual fashion.
several letters with lots of info, love, and
an undying spirit for the sel-determination
of indigenous people. It brings me great joy.
to write this overview regarding the Oso
Blanco National Call-In and Letter Writing
Campaign that was carried out on October
Sth, 2009.

Most of you reading this may already
know about Oso Blanco aka Byron
Chubbuck, but for those of you who do not,
he is 2 member of the Cherokee Nation
(Wolf Clan) who was sentenced to 80 years
for expropriating funds to send to the
Zapatistas in Chiapas. with the intent of
funding their actions and especially, feed-
ing Mayan children. Oso has been trans-
forred, harassed, denied religious items,
beaten, gassed, subjected to other types of
psychological and physical abuse, and stil
o this day, his Indian ethnicity absent from
the prison database.

The campaign was initially started by
Citizens In Action, and made public on
wiwosoblanco.org. The ABCF
(U.S/Canada), Jericho Movement, and
Revolutionary Autonomous Communities
(RAC), and many Autonomous ABC’s in
the US and Mexico immediately got
involved and a joint action was coordinat-
ed for October 5th 2009.

The October Sth action was planned by
those of us on the outside as a nation-wide
day of calling in 1o the warden of USP
Lewisberg, which as Oso Blanco describes
is “another Marion” with its 23 hours lock-
downs, staff abuse, poor conditions, and so
Torth. The call-in time was to be between 7-
9am Pacific although anytime on October
Sth would be fine.

In the days leading up to October Sth
Oso Blanco released a statement and
encouraged everyone o gt involved, and
Soon after Oso Blanco’s support group and
ourselves here at the ABCF reported get-

ting wind of the event through other groups
and people we had no ties with. Joaquin
from RAC informed me that 2 companero
of his had called in to the prison and was
redirected to the out of town manager of
“Z" unit instead of the warden, throwing
many of us off.

On October Sth I called in at approxi-
mately 9:04 am, and was greeted by a staff
member who cut me off when | mentioned
Byron Chubbuck’s name, angrily asking
me “Did you just call!?” | replied that I had
not and continued speaking to her as she
muttered several comments under her
breath before hanging up on me. | got in
contact with my comrade Lane and 3 few
others. immediately after who mentioned
similar experiences of having staff mention
previous calls, transferring them 1o other
unrelated phone lines or to the manager of
Z Unit who was on vacation on the Sth and
Would be returning the next day.

What this did however was create a

buckshot of support through the prison
phone lines where one caller was being
transferred 3-4 times and leaving 3-4 mes.-
sages to 3-4 different people. While there is
10 way for us to find out an accurate esti-
mate of how many callers there were, our
suspicions were confirmed when Lane
called the manager of Z Unit the next day
(October 6th) to continue the support for
Oso Blanco. He reported that the Z unit
manager had just retured from vacation
that day and that there was a “flood of
calls, letters, and other correspondence
regarding Mr. Chubbuck” on the Sth.

Afier this, 1 sent Oso two typed letters
letting asking him how his conditions were.
Llet him know that if we did not hear back
from him we would assume that he was
being punished for the Sth and would be
organizing another action. | received word
from Oso Blanco yesterday, here wrote a
statement in which he references o cases
of beatings, one in response 10 a false accu-
sation that he “threw feces at guards”™

Sumner Gray who has been doing sup-
port for Oso Blanco for years has reported
receiving 3 letters from him in the days fol-
lowing the action. While no correspon-
dence has been received from Oso Blanco
by the support group since the Sth it would
appear that his mail is flowing again.

T also received 4 letter from 4 brother
from the Yakama Nation sending thanks for

the Oso Blanco action as well as detailing
some of the torture he and other indigenous
prisoners have undergone, will see if I can
et permission 1o type some of this up and
Felay it out. This is beyond prisoner abuse
and clearly racial as the Red brothers arc
struggling for spiritual reasons and being
denied religious items, instead being
shackled and beaten (72 hours for this
brother).

First: This action and the end resuls are
clear indicators that our Native American
brothers in the struggle are being singled
out and there needs 1o be more work done
to support Indigenous political prisoners,
and Indigenous prisoners in the belly of the
beast

Second: Oso Blanco needs support, and
lots of it. Write him and more importantly
he requests that we send him any zines or
publications that can be used to pass
around to the brothers inside. Contact me if
you are interested in
helping (MapachinABC@gmail.com)

“Third: At the moment Oso is pleased
and has received no abuse, which is all
200d news. But we cannot be naive cnough
o assume that we have “won.” While we
cannot expect the prison sysiem fo give
050 a hug and an apology, we also cannot
let the support for ANY political prisoners
dwindle. We did not think up the politics of
these movements we consider ourselves a

“We Are All Alex!” b mapache

Sisters and brothers,

‘About 200 people showed up today at
the rally for peace activist Alex Sanchez in
downtown Los Angeles. The raly was held
as the court was once again going over
Alex's bail hearing, and the community
was very anxious to hear the end resul. |
was greeted with smiles and warm gestures.
by Alex’s brother, another organizer from
Homies Unidos, and both familiar and
unfamiliar faces.

The atmosphere was very peaceful,
relaxed, and extremely friendly. It was easy
to make conversation with any stranger
today and the environment seemed more
like a family gathering than a political
event. For some however, it was. Aside
from Alex's brother Oscar Sanchez who s
always present at these events, there were
several family members who made the
Journey from Northern California to sup-
port Alex. The Youth Justice Coalition,
CopWatch Los Angeles, Anarchist Black
Cross Federation, Busriders Union and
many other groups showed up to give their
love and support 1o Alex, many wearing
paper Alex Sanchez masks and “WE ARE
ALEX" shirts.

1 spoke with Oscar and was very happy
to'see him in high spirits. | lso spoke with
another Homies Unidos arganizer who sur-
prisingly still remembered me from a few

months back when we first met. While both
commented that they were happy with the
tumout, they each said the same thing on
different occasions: this is bigger than gang
peac treaties and Alex Sanchez as an indi-
vidual.

Oscar spoke about how they believed
that all the repression was over after Alex.
won asylum and emerged victorious from
the 1990's Rampart Scandal in which Alex.
exposed the LAPD harassment against him
and ultimately, the corruption of the divi-
sion. It is sadly apparent that the LAPD is
less concerned with justice and more con-
cerned about maintaining 4 vendetta
against Alex that is over a decade old. As
stated in the past, instead of playing
revenge politics the LAPD and the city
should be giving Alex an award for curbing
gang violence, being a_ peace-maker, and
‘Community builder in one of Los Angeles'
poorest neighborhoods. The Homies
Unidos organizer mentioned, “this isn't
just about Alex. Today it's him, tomorrow
it could be you, I hope not, but if we don't
support Alex there will be no one o sup-
port us if that does happen.” The fecling
was shared by many of the people at the
tally, it could be anyone.

After there we gathered in the center of
the plaza a few peaple got up to speak and
with several media_cameras pointed at

part of, the older generations paved the
way so we could carry out their ideals
They are in there FOR us, we are out here
FOR them.

Let us never forget that!

Statement from Oso Blanco:

“Everything seems to be the same- No
harassment yet. lts what they did June 23
and June 24 that ticks me off. IF | did that
to them- I'd get 15 years for assault. But
they can do that crap to us and it's no big
deal- they hide our complaint- they lic-
what ever, and returm out complaint 50 it
will be considered late and rejocted.

I think the captain and housing unit
manager are acting odd- they ran like two
crazy people to my door today o stop me
from getting a newspaper under my door.
Like he and the captain just made a military
action...”

Good Work People!

Lain't been hurt

But time wil tell,

Stay Strong Everyone,

“Yona Unaga

Support Yona Unaga!

BYRON SHANE CHUBBUCK
07909051

PO. Box 1000

Lewisburg, PA 17837

them, they let the world know that Alex.
Sanchez would not be forgotten, and his
‘community lose hope. There was prayer
and then final words from Oscar Sanchez
who said “There are many people today
who could not be here on a Monday morn-
ing due to work. Thank you all for coming.
and remember that each of you represents
twenty other people who are unable attend.
Alex does not just represent immigrani
rights or gang peace, he represents us as a
‘community, this is a multiacial movement,
a diverse movement, but we are all Alex
Sanchez!” The crowd cheered and many
people began shouting “I am Alex
Sanchez!” as the crowd applauded and
eventually moved away from the center o
socialize and await the court’s decision.

1 1eft carly and asked Oscar to get in
touch with me regarding an updates on the
case. At 3:26 pm Osear Sanchez contacted
me. 1 called several people and gave them
the bad news: once again, Alex Sanchez
had not been granted bail. Once again, the
courts decided to deny Allx a fai trial and
the right to see his family. The people |
spoke with had similar reactions: although
this was a sad day for the people of Los
Angeles, we continue to have hope as we
remind ourselves that we are stll Alex.
Sanchez.

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