Writing people in prison is something Amnesty International, campaigns like Prisoners for Peace, NGOs and networks ask people to do. Considering you are about to leave our school, here is an idea of how you can put your English to work!
Leonard Peltier, a citizen of the Anishinabe and Dakota/Lakota Nations, has been unjustly imprisoned since 1976. Here is a letter that the Facebook network in support of Peltier sent out today:
Hi Everyone,
Lets send Leonard a message knowing that we are thinking about him and we are not going to give up. Lets send him a postcard, picture or greeting card with a buffalo on it. Buffalo teaches us: To remain well grounded, Provide abundantly for others, Find the strength to carry on our path, Be in harmony with Mother Earth, To give selflessly from the heart with pure intent, The meaning of sacrifice, The sacredness of life.
I want this to raise his spirits. Please mail him at: Leonard Peltier / #89637-132 / USP-Lewisburg / US Penitentiary / PO Box 1000 / Lewisburg, PA 17837
Peace,
Kari Ann
Assistant Coordinator
Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee
Welcome!
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Further info, in case you are interested…
The United States courts have acknowledged that Leonard Peltier was the victim of official misconduct and convicted on the basis of fabricated and suppressed evidence, as well as coerced testimony. However, the courts have not granted Leonard a new trial.
Attorney General Eric Holder can conduct an Executive Review of the Peltier case and provide a remedy. In fact, he has said that in the face of misconduct by Department of Justice officials, it’s his job to do the right thing. That’s why we’ve renewed the call for an Executive Review of the Peltier case.
Join us in our new campaign to demand equal justice for Leonard Peltier.
The Campaign
People often ask… “Who are those Peltier supporters, anyway?” We’re all just ordinary folks from all around the world. We’re a diverse group, representative of all races/ethnicities, religions, social classes, political beliefs, etc. Yet, we have at least one thing in common. We know a grave injustice has been done to Leonard Peltier.
The campaign concept is simple: (1) Send a message to AG Holder–We want justice… equal justice… and we want it NOW and (2) Put a face to the message.
The campaign has two components:
Action #1: Personal Response–Where you’ll provide a photographic image of yourself holding a campaign sign, as well as your name, address and e-mail address.
Action #2: Community Response–Where you’ll go out into your community and get others to participate in the campaign.
A box filled to the brim with campaign flyers, including all our faces, will be delivered to AG Holder’s office on or around February 6, 2010 – the 34th anniversary of Leonard Peltier’s arrest.
For details and instructions, see http://www.facebook.com/l/56541;www.whoisleonardpeltier.info
Deadline
All photos should be received NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2010 (but please don’t wait until then to send us your photo). Again, for instructions, see link above. Download the campaign kit and review all of the materials provided. The campaign e-mail address is zoom@whoisleonardpeltier.info. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or request assistance.
Thanks to all of you for the work you do. With your help, Leonard WILL see freedom soon.
Kari Ann Cowan, Assistant Coordinator
Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee