This letter from Prison Radio:
Mumia Denied Life-Saving Treatment (tags)
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World Premiere of Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
On October 6, the new film "Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal," will be making its world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival, and then begin touring around the world. We interview two of the filmmakers.
Mumia Abu-Jamal in General Population (tags)
Our phone calls and petition signatures finally got Mumia out of solitary and into the general population where he can hug his wife and much more. Now we need to free Mumia as he is innocent. We also need to abolish solitary confinement eveywhere as it is torture by definition.
The Torture of Mumia Abu-Jamal Continues off Death Row --Supporters Demand Transfer (tags)
After being transferred from death row in December, Mumia was put in ‘the hole’ at SCI Mahanoy’s ‘Restrictive Housing Unit,’ where the conditions are actually more restrictive than when he was on death row. Supporters, including the National Lawyers Guild (for whom Mumia serves as Vice President) who has set up an online petition, are calling for his immediate transfer to general population, so that among other things, he will be able to touch his family for this first time in about 30 years.
William Singletary, 65, Courageous Witness of Mumia's Innocence (tags)
"I learned from William Singletary's wife, Jeannette, that he died this morning. Bill was a courageous man who lived fighting to make the truth known that Mumia is innocent in the shooting death of police officer Daniel Faulkner. For that Bill suffered severe personal and financial consequences. I've known Bill since June 1990 when he came forward with his eyewitness testimony for Mumia and as a witness at the PCRA hearing in 1995, when I was co-counsel for Mumia." -Rachel Wolkenstein
ACTION ALERT: Transfer Mumia Abu-Jamal to General Population! (tags)
Last month, following the Philadelphia DA's decision to not hold a new sentencing hearing, Mumia Abu-Jamal was transferred to SCI Mahanoy, in Frackville, PA, where he as since been held in "Administrative Custody." His present conditions are actually worse than they were on death row at SCI Greene. Please join us in our call for Mumia to be immediately transferred into general population.
Mumia's death sentence held Unconstitutional by US Supreme Court (tags)
The US Supreme Court has rejected the Philadelphia DA's appeal of the appeals court rulings overturning Mumia's death sentence!
Free Troy Davis! There?s No Justice in the Capitalist Courts! (tags)
Troy Davis was sentenced to death in 1991 for the killing of an off-duty Savannah policeman. Davis was found ?guilty? based on dubious accounts that he confessed to the killing and questionable ?eyewitness? identifications that included false eyewitness testimony coerced by the cops. Seven of the prosecution?s nine ?eyewitnesses? have since recanted. The only holdouts are one man who may be the actual killer and another who initially denied being able to identify the shooter only to pin it on Davis two years later. Three of the eyewitnesses say their testimony was coerced by the police. New eyewitnesses have come forth identifying another suspect.
L.A. PREMIERE: "Justice on Trial: The Case of Mumia Abu Jamal" (tags)
"Justice on Trial: The Case of Mumia Abu Jamal" WHEN: Sunday, December 5 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm WHERE: The Downtown Independent Theater 251 S. Main St (between 2nd and 3rd Sts.) Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mumia Is Innocent--Free Him Now! (tags)
Mumia Is Innocent—Free Him Now! Supreme Court of Death Rules Against Mumia Abu-Jamal Abolish the Racist Death Penalty!
The Echo Park Community Coalition (EPCC) scores the US Supreme Court for its ruling, however, it was not a legal decision; it was a political decision reaffirming the commitment of every arm of the state to permanently silence a prominent Black leader who has dedicated his life to challenging racism and oppression. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Mumia’s conviction in 2008, but ruled that Mumia deserved a new sentencing hearing because the jury had been given flawed instructions. The Supreme Court’s Jan. 19 ruling reverses that decision, sending the case back to the Third Circuit. The lower court can either let the death sentence stand or order a new trial to hear other claims brought by Mumia.
Free Mumia! Los Angeles Rejects High Court's Ruling (tags)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
LOS ANGELES - Despite heavy rain, a group of about 30 people attended a demonstration for the freedom of political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. The last-minute action was organized by anti-racist activists who were reacting to the overturning of a judgment that favored the condemned journalist. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals had overturned Abu-Jamal's death sentence, finding that the judge in the case had failed to properly instruct members of the jury to consider possible mitigating circumstances during sentencing. However, the Supreme Court overturned the lower court's decision, opening up the possibility that Abu-Jamal, who has always maintained his innocence, could return to death row.
¡Libertad Para Mumia! Los Angeles Rechazó el Juicio de la Corte Suprema (tags)
Miércoles, 20 Enero 2010
LOS ÁNGELES - A pesar de fuertes lluvias, un grupo de unas 30 personas asistieron a una manifestación por la liberación del preso político afroamericano Mumia Abu-Jamal. La marcha fue organizada de última hora por activistas antiracistas que estaban reaccionando a la impugnación de un juicio que favorecía el el periodista condenado. La Corte de Apelaciones del 3er Circuito había anulado la pena capital de Abu-Jamal debido al hecho de que el juez no explicó adecuadamente al jurado las consideraciónes que debían tomar en cuenta al designar una sentencia. Sin embargo, la Corte Suprema impugnó la citada decisión de la corte inferior, lo cual que abre la posibilidad de que Abu-Jamal, quien ha mantenido desde siempre su inocencia, regrese al corredor de la muerte.
Demo for Mumia Wed 01-20, 5 PM downtown LA fed bldg (tags)
The previously called demonstration to save Mumia's life and free him will take place Wed Jan 20 at 5 PM outside the downtown LA federal building on Los Angeles Street (corner Temple). Be there ane let people know. Other info below from Mumia's lawyer:
Mumia: US Supreme Court decision expected next Tuesday (tags)
Last Friday, January 15, 2100 the US Supreme Court spoke again in conference on the request by the DA from Pennsylvania to kill Mumia without further hearings. A decision is expected coming Tuesday. Activists all over the world prepare emergency protests. Meanwhile the defense of Mumia published a petition to Obama.
MEET FOR MUMIA! THIS SUNDAY IN L.A.! (tags)
URGENT! JUSTICE FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL! The Supreme Court will rule soon if he will be granted a new sentencing trial or if his death penalty verdict will be upheld.COME SUPPORT HIM THIS SUNDAY!
MEET FOR MUMIA! THIS SUNDAY IN L.A.! (tags)
URGENT! JUSTICE FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL! The Supreme Court will rule soon if he will be granted a new sentencing trial or if his death penalty verdict will be upheld.COME SUPPORT HIM THIS SUNDAY!
SENATOR LIEBERMAN~PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THESE WEALTHY ELITE BILLIONAIRE INSURANCE DEMONS (tags)
PLEASE REMEMBER SENATOR THAT OUR 45 MILLION POOR AMERICANS ACROSS THE U.S. ARE RELYING ON YOUR CARING MIND AND SOUL TO HELP PULL THIS HEALTH~CARE LEGISLATION OFF. *** PLEASE SENATOR ~ DO NOT ALLOW ANOTHER 45,000 MIDDLE~CLASS AND WORKING POOR AMERICAN men, woman and children TO DIE THIS YEAR DUE TO THEIR LACK OF AVAILABLE FINANCES FOR THEIR FAMILIES HEALTH~CARE PROTECTION !!!
LOOK OUT CRAZY WORLD ~ PERU & THE U.S. JUST MIGHT KNOW HOW 2 BRING IN THE NEW YEAR ..... (tags)
DO GREAT CHRISTIAN SOCIETIES LIKE PERU & AMERICA REALLY KNOW HOW TO FORGIVE DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASONS ???
Mumia’s Life Is On the Line: Mobilize Labor/Black Power to Free Him Now! (tags)
The threat to Mumia Abu-Jamal's life is increasingly ominous. His lead attorney, Robert Bryan, warns: "There is an escalated effort by the authorities to see him die at the hands of the executioner. This is the most dangerous time for Mumia since his 1981 arrest." The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down Jamal's two appeals. If it were to rule in favor of the prosecution's appeal, this would open the way for Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell to issue a third warrant of execution, which he has vowed to do. Contrary to the misplaced expectations of many, the Obama administration is not about to save Mumia. Around the world, hundreds of thousands have marched for this courageous champion of oppressed. Trade unions representing millions of members have rallied to the defense of Mumia. It is urgent to expand this support into powerful labor/black action, appealing to the integrated union movement to join with the black, Latino and immigrant poor to demand that he be liberated.
STANFORD UNIV LAW SCHOOL ~ REPRESSION OF BLACK AMERICANS 2009 ~ OK ??? (tags)
LAWYERS FOR POOR AMERICANS AGAIN PROPOSES THAT AMERICA FORMULATE A FEDERAL TASK FORCE DESIGNED TO INVESTIGATE EVERY DEATH ROW LEGAL CASE IN AMERICA !!! OUR INEPT AND UNDERFUNDED U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM CAN NO LONGER BE TRUSTED TO EXECUTE THE PROPER CRIMINAL !!!
New German Petitions for Mumia Abu-Jamal and Leonard Peltier (tags)
On the eve of the April 24 event for Mumia in LA, please be sure and sign these two new petitions. LOS ANGELES EVENT: Saturday, April 25 at the Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research, 6120 S. Vermont, from 5-7 PM.
April 25 Los Angeles Event for Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Saturday, April 25 at the Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research, 6120 S. Vermont, from 5-7 PM.
Mumia Abu-Jamal faces US Supreme Court, as supporters mobilize globally (tags)
On Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, death-row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal filed his appeal to the US Supreme Court, asking it to consider his case for a new guilt-phase trial. One month before, the Philadelphia DA filed its separate appeal to the court asking to have Abu-Jamal executed without a new sentencing-phase trial. Both are appealing the March 27, 2008 rulings by the US Third Circuit Court. At this critical stage in Abu-Jamal’s case, supporters organized a week of global solidarity actions that began on December 6, the day of the main protest in Philadelphia.
Obama’s Labor Sec Solis Supported Frame-up of Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Millionaire, Warmonger, Death penalty supporter, Democrat Barack Obama finally got around to what should have been his first appointment, that of Labor Secretary, and appointed Cal Congressperson Hilda Solis, one of the many Democrats who supported the frame up of journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal in her support of House Resolution 1082, passed in the Roll Call Vote 527 of December 6, 2006.
GeoClan.com interview about Journalists for Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Those advocating this radical journalist's execution show a disturbing lack of concern about the undeniable problems of racism (and all documented police/DA/judicial misconduct) throughout this case. At the most fundamental level, the FOP-led 'Fry Mumia' campaign's lack of concern is racist....The FOP appeals to a racist lynch-mob mentality that has long infected the US, so calling this a 'legal lynching' is no exaggeration.
INTERVIEW: New British Film About Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
For the first time since the film's US Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last January, "In Prison My Whole Life" will be shown to a US audience.
Shouted out Loud and Painted on the Ground: ¡Libertad, Libertad for Mumia Abu-Jamal! (tags)
Wrap-up of Free Mumia demonstration at US Embassy in Mexico
Entre pintas y gritos: Libertad Libertad para Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Resumen de la manifestación por la libertad de Mumia Abu-Jamal en México DF
Press Release issued by the Partisan Defense Committee (PDC) on April 14 about the international campaign to free Mumia Abu-Jamal. In Los Angeles on April 26, join us at 1 pm at the Westwood Federal Building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd.
Block Report Radio interview with Mumia (tags)
POCC: Block Report Radio interview with Mumia Abu-Jamal aired on KPFA Flashpoints program on 7 April 2008 Transcribed by the Partisan Defense Committee, 15 April 2008. The PDC is a class-struggle, non-sectarian legal and social defense organization which champions cases and causes in the interest of the whole of the working people. This purpose is in accordance with the political views of the Spartacist League. Audio Link: http://www.partisandefense.org/media/Mumia-Flashpoints.mp3
Open Letter to Fighters for Mumia’s Freedom (tags)
Open Letter to Fighters for Mumia’s Freedom: For Mass Labor Mobilizations to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! For United-Front Action!
The Framing of Mumia Abu-Jamal: an interview with author J. Patrick O’Connor (tags)
In his new book, O’Connor argues that Abu-Jamal was clearly framed by police, and that the actual shooter was a man named Kenneth Freeman. O’Connor criticizes the local media, who, he says “bought into the prosecution’s story line early on and has never been able to see this case for what it is: a framing of an innocent and peace loving man.”
Ruling Against Mumia Shows: No Justice in the Capitalist Courts (tags)
On March 27, the U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia reaffirmed the frame-up conviction of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the former Black Panther Party spokesman and world-renowned radical journalist who has been locked up on Pennsylvania’s death row for more than a quarter century. After previously rejecting Mumia’s request to present evidence of his innocence, as well as a host of issues showing that he was railroaded by a racist court, the Court turned down Mumia’s request for a new trial. It upheld the 2001 ruling by a federal district judge that ordered a new hearing on the sentence, but limited the “choice” to the living hell of life imprisonment without parole ... or execution. Mumia is innocent. He was declared guilty and sentenced to die because of his revolutionary politics and because for years he had been a thorn in the side of the racist rulers of the misnamed “city of brotherly love.” Around the world, millions have come out in defense of Jamal. This latest ruling, like all those that preceded it, shows that the exploited and oppressed must have no faith in the racist injustice system. We call on the workers movement to mobilize its power to free Mumia now!
Obama Aligns Foreign Policy with GOP (tags)
Democratic millionaire warmonger pro-death penalty candidate for president Barack Obama said, "The truth is that my foreign policy is actually a return to the traditional bipartisan realistic policy of George Bush's father, of John F. Kennedy, of, in some ways, Ronald Reagan." Honesty is always the best policy; and your vote should be cast honestly too, for someone you truly support.
Emergency Protest Gathers for Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Aztec dancers offered a purification ritual out front of the Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles on Friday as part of an emergency protest for Pennsylvania death row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal organized by the Partisan Defense Committee. The protest was one of at least a dozen gatherings held across the country and internationally in response to the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold Mumia's guilty verdict. The verdict, issued Thursday, calls for a re-sentencing hearing.
Third Circuit Court Upholds Frame-Up Conviction of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Orders Hearing to Reinstate Death Penalty or Entomb Him for Life ! Free Mumia Now!
Abu-Jamal: 3rd US Circuit's Decision & Ambro's Dissent (tags)
The full text of the Third US Circuit Court of Appeals' decision is online at the court's website on the home page and is Abu-Jamal v. Horn, Nos. 01-9014 & 02-9001. Ambro's dissent begins at page 77 of the 118 page opinion.
Frailty of the Ballistics Evidence in the Case Against Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
The following report questions the accuracy of physical and ballistics evidence used by the prosecution in their claim of Mumia's guilt, and provides additional conflicting evidence that Mumia could not possibly have interacted with Philadelphia Police Officer Faulkner in the manner described by prosecution.
What Mumia Abu-Jamal Never Learned (tags)
On the eve of the United States premiere of In Prison My Whole Life at the Sundance Festival on January 20-25, the battle for the life and freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal heats up in the news media and the streets of far-flung cities while he awaits a crucial appellate court ruling and prepares to publish his sixth book from death row. Media activists present photographic evidence disproving the case against him.
Just Out! PDC Fact Sheet Presents Evidence of Mumia's Innocence (tags)
Just Out! PDC Fact Sheet Presents Evidence of Mumia Abu-Jamal's Innocence: A Refutation of "Murdered by Mumia"'s Big Lies in the Service of Legal Lynching.
Court Decision Looms--Mobilize to Free Mumia! (tags)
Partisan Defense Committee P.O. Box 99, Canal Street Station, New York, NY 10013 email: partisandefense@earthlink.net http://www.partisandefense.org PRESS RELEASE – 4 December 2007 PDC contact: Kevin Gilroy (212) 406-4252 Court Decision Looms—Mobilize to Free Mumia! Media Blitz Targets Mumia Abu-Jamal
Today Show Update: Mumia's lawyer and new photos set to appear (tags)
Journalists for Mumia has just recieved word that the Dec.6 Today Show is set to feature the newly discovered crime scene photos, and a pre-taped interview of Mumia's lead attorney, Robert R. Bryan.
KPFK / Uprising Radio: Journalists Decry Racism in Media Coverage of Mumia (tags)
This morning (Thurs, Nov.29), the Pacifica Radio/KPFK Los Angeles show "Uprising Radio" spotlighted the recent media-activist campaign focusing on the Dec.6 NBC Today Show. Pam Africa of ICFFMAJ has a scheduled telephone conference with The Today Show on Friday, so people are urged to please take a minute and contact The Today Show to express support.
ACTION to Ensure Fairness For Mumia Abu-Jamal on NBC's The Today Show (tags)
On Dec. 6, NBC's The Today Show intends to air a show about Michael Smerconish and Maureen Faulkner's new book "Murdered By Mumia." According to the announcement on Michael Smerconish's website, the show is planning to feature both Smerconish and Faulkner as guests. The International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal (FreeMumia.com), Journalists for Mumia (Abu-Jamal-News.com), and Educators for Mumia (EmajOnline.com) have initiated a media-activist campaign urging people to write The Today Show at today@msnbc.com asking them to fairly present both sides of the Mumia Abu-Jamal / Daniel Faulkner case, by also featuring as guests, Linn Washington, Jr. (Philadelphia Tribune columnist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Temple University) and Dr. Suzanne Ross (Clinical Psychologist and Co-Chair of the Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition, NYC).
Top Ten “Fry Mumia” Myths Debunked (Myth #1) (tags)
The following is the first in a series of ten articles I have written answering the top ten myths being circulated by those who advocate execution or continued prison for Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Los San Francisco 8* Apoyan a Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
En un momento u otro casi todos los presos y presas políticas en Estados Unidos han expresado su apoyo por el periodista y ex Pantera Negra condenado a muerte, Mumia Abu-Jamal. Ahora los ex Panteras conocidos como los San Francisco 8 exigen su libertad.
Presidential Candidate Will Ban Death Penalty (tags)
As president of the United States Stewart Alexander will fight for a constitutional ban on the death penalty; he will also direct his attorney general to investigate the cover-up in the Mumia case by the state officials in Pennsylvania, potentially charging these officials with obstruction of justice for covering up the frame-up.
Los jueces en la mira, deliberan sobre el futuro de Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Después de la audiencia del 17 de mayo en Filadelfia los jueces tardarán en ordenar un nuevo juicio, la ejecución o cadena perpetua para Mumia Abu-Jamal. El periodista recibe apoyo internacional y mensajes de otros presos políticos, incluso Leonard Peltier.
CA cannabis prohibition 4 CDC prison profit$$ (tags)
CDC state prison officials reap profits from the incarceration of non-violent cannabis offenders and the exploitation of rural economies..
Death row interview with Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Excerpts from a March 1996 interview with Mumia Abu-Jamal, produced by the Peoples Video Network, conducted by Monica Moorehead and Larry Holmes of Workers World Party and videotaped by Key Martin on Pennsylvania's death row.
Mumia gana premio Sacco y Vanzetti mientras la policía cierra espacios (tags)
En este momento crítico en el caso del preso político Mumia Abu-Jamal, hay muestras de apoyo y tácticas de intimidación.
Mumia's Oral Arguments set for May 17 (tags)
On May 17, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the case of internationally renowned black death-row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal. The court will consider four different issues that it has already certified for appeal. It will then decide to either grant a new trial, affirm the life sentence, or re-instate the death sentence.
NAACP Says Mumia Abu-Jamal's Trial was Racist (tags)
“The blacks from the low income areas are less likely to convict. There's a resentment for law enforcement and a resentment for authority....you don't want those people on your jury, let's face it.”
New Radio-essays by Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Here are several new radio essays by black death-row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, including this first one about the new US Congress. Abu-Jamal's case it at a critical juncture with oral arguments expected any month. After these, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether or not to grant Mumia a new trial.
New Reports of Abu-Jamal Confession after 25 years? (tags)
...perhaps the most shocking story to emerge amidst the flurry of news stories published last week was a Dec. 8 NBC 10 story reporting that two more people now say that they heard Abu-Jamal confess at the hospital before treatment for his gunshot wound.
Congress Votes 368-31 to Back Mumia’s Racist Frame-up (tags)
Five California Democrats in Congress voted nay while 23 voted for the resolution. Those voting against were Lynn Woolsey, Barbara Lee, Fortney Stark, Michael Honda, and Maxine Waters. Joining in the racist lynch mob voting for the blood of an innocent black man were California Democrats C. Thompson, Doris Matsui, Nancy Pelosi, Ellen Tauscher, Tom Lantos, Anna Eshoo, Zoe Lofgren, Dennis Cardoza, Lois Capps, Jim Costa, Linda Sanchez, Brad Sherman, Adam Schiff, Henry Waxman, Hilda Solis, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Jane Harman, Juanita Millender-McDonald, Grace Napolitano, Joe Baca, Loretta Sanchez, Bob Filner, and Susan Davis. Not voting were Diane Watson, Howard Berman, and Xavier Becerra. Also voting for blood were California Republicans Walter Herger, Daniel Lungren, John Doolittle, Richard Pombo, George Radanovich, Devin Nunes, William Thomas, Elton Gallegly, David Dreier, Edward Royce, Jerry Lewis, Gary Miller, Ken Calvert, Mary Bono, Dana Rohrabacher, John Campbell, Darrell Issa, Brian Bilbray, and Duncan Hunter. Howard McKeon didn’t vote.
12/6 Dem-Repubs vote 368 to 31 against Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
On December 6, 2006, the Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives put it on the record that they are one party in supporting the murder of Mumia Abu-Jamal by voting 368 to 31 to condemn the decision of St. Denis, France to name a street after Mumia Abu-Jamal. This is clearly a political frame-up of national and international stature as the murderer, Arnold Beverly, has confessed to killing Officer Faulkner, a whistleblower of police corruption on the Philadelphia police force 25 years ago, December 9, 1981.
Uprising Radio on Mumia Abu-Jamal after 25 years (tags)
Uprising Radio: 25th anniversary of Mumia’s Arrest http://uprisingradio.org/home/?p=987 GUEST: Hans Bennett, Philadelphia based photo-journalist who has been documenting the free-Mumia movement. View his new series on Mumia published in the weeks leading up to December 9: http://hbjournalist1.googlepages.com/ms
RADIO INTERVIEW: Is Honoring Mumia Abu-Jamal A Crime? (tags)
Telephone interviews with Peter J. Wirs (Chairman of Philadelphia's 59th Republican Ward Executive Committee) and Robert R. Bryan, (Attorney for Mumia Abu-Jamal) about the new criminal charges filed against two French cities supporting journalist and death-row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Freiheit für Mumia!: German book reveals new evidence (tags)
This is a shorter “reader-friendly” essay review of German author Michael Schiffmann's explosive new book on Mumia Abu-Jamal featured at http://www.dissidentvoice.org/Nov06/Bennett24.htm based on my exclusive reading of the English language version (not yet published in the US) and an extensive interview, which is the only public English language resource that documents the many new facts and original ballistics analysis presented in the German book. This version features several accompanying graphics. LINK TO FULL LENGTH INTERVIEW: http://hbjournalist1.googlepages.com/schiff
Mumia's Best (and Last) Chance for a New Trial: A Legal Update (tags)
On October 23, attorney Robert R. Bryan (attorney for death-row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal) filed the 4th Step Reply Brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Philadelphia. Because this should be the last round of reply briefs, Bryan estimates that the public hearing of arguments should begin within three months. After the hearing, the panel of judges will then decide whether to grant Abu-Jamal a new trial.
Is Honoring Mumia a Crime? by Hans Bennett (tags)
ARTICLE: Philadelphia's 59th Republican Ward Executive Committee files criminal charges against French cities supporting black death-row prisoner. WEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENT: This is the first article to be featured on writer Hans Bennett's new INSUBORDINATION photo-journalism website www.insubordination.blogspot.com
The Voice of Freedom from Death Row (tags)
The real reason for his sentence is his advocacy for the voiceless.. A flight from truth occurs in the US and Germany, the truth about the causes of increasing impoverishment.. Mumia asks: Do you need protection from my voice or from your protectors?
Counter-resolution Ddefends Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Following last week's visit from Julia Wright and other French delegates in defense of Rue Mumia, Pam Africa and other supporters wrote their own Philadelphia City Council Resolution to counter the previous one condemning French support for Mumia and presented it at the Philadelphia City Council opening session on Thursday, September 14.
[video Italia] MUMIA ABU JAMAL [may 1996] (tags)
FEAR OF A BROWN AMERICA! (tags)
There are forces at work in this nation that dread the growth of a BrownAmerica (even if over a third of this country was originally Mexican territory!).
Denial of Clemency for Williams Cites Support for Class-War Prisoners (tags)
California Governor Arnold "The Terminator" Schwarzenegger's denial of "Tookie" Williams' clemency petition is an appalling document, showing not only Scwarzenegger's moral cowardice in hiding behind the jury's decision, (which the bourgeois press is emphasizing) but also that he is an extreme right-wing apologist for the frame-up trials and long incarcerations of political prisoners around the globe, from Nelson Mandela to Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Free Mehmet Tarhan! Fri, Dec 9: International Day of Action (tags)
Mehmet Tarhan, 27, is a gay Kurdish man who is a “total” conscientious objector – against all wars and any alternative to forced military service. He was sentenced to four years by a Turkish military court for “refusing orders” and faces re-trial on Dec 15. People are taking action in his support in 22 cities and 13 countries on Fri, Dec 9. In LA, join a picket called by the Global Women's Strike/LA outside the Turkish consulate, 6300 Wilshire Blvd. (at Crescent Heights), from 11am to noon.
A Stunning Win for Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
In a startling new development, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has agreed to hear arguments on three claims by Pennsylvania death-row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal that his 1982 trial and state appeal were tainted by constitutional violations.
Building Bridges Radio:Assassination of Nestle Philippines Union Leader Mumia on Katrina (tags)
Building Bridges: Your Community and Labor Report presents this 28 minute radio program. TO LISTEN CLICK ON WEB LINK.
*The Empire's Attack on Ojeda-Rios and Independence" (tags)
The September 23rd, 2005 attack and armed assault on Puerto Rican nationalist, Filiberto Ojeda Rios, left the family and his island without his proud and noble presence, but it did not achieve its real desired objective.
Building Bridges Rad:Assassination of Nestle Philippines Union Leader & Mumia on Katrina (tags)
Building Bridges: Your Community and Labor Report presents this 26.5 minute radio program. TO LISTEN CLICK ON WEB LINK.
THE DEATH OF PENSIONS? by Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Everybody wins -- except the workers.
White Washing War Crimes, by Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Who will solve these war crimes?
PHOTOS: At Philly City Hall for Mumia (tags)
On Thursday, June 16, supporters of journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall in response to a recent decision by Judge Pamela Dembe which prohibits him from entering in 2 new pieces of evidence. That day, members of the Ossining, NY chapter of the NAACP and others visited both Mayor Street’s and Pamela Dembe’s office in downtown Philadelphia. Others conducted a “Honk for Mumia” outside of City Hall as the day’s traffic passed.
New Book by Mumia Abu-Jamal Available (tags)
In a move that will bolster his support, Mumia Abu-Jamal along with African World Press has published in 2004 a hardback entitled "FAITH OF OUR FATHERS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN PEOPLE
Mumia Abu Jamal Remembers Ossie Davis: ''A Lion Has Fallen'' (tags)
Democracy Now! plays a prison radio commentary by journalist and death row prisoner, Mumia Abu Jamal. He remembers Ossie Davis and plays an interview with him from 1980.
A Response to Ex-Jamal Attorney Grossman (tags)
A response to Grossman's gross distortions
National Task Force Established to Free Mumia (tags)
report on a national meeting of Mumia Abu-Jamal activists
Revolutionary hip hop feat Mumia and Malcolm X! (tags)
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND PLAY IT LOUD!
Mumia defended MOVE prisoners (tags)
Mumia was one of the few journalists covering the MOVE case before the infamous C-4 bombing by police. Mumia is currently at risk in prison, we need to look at his coverage of the MOVE family an how this angered Philadelphia police.
Why Being Anti-War Means Being Anti-Imperialist By Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
It isn't enough to simply say, "Bring the Troops Home", as some have said. For to do so only means, 'bring them home today, to unleash them on some other unsuspecting people tomorrow.'
More Than 17 Years Later, Mumia Abu-Jamal Still Guilty (tags)
Somebody aked for a bit of the overwhelming evidence aginst Cooke. Here's just a very small bit of the Mountain of it.
40 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS By Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
It's been 40 long years since the much-heralded "March on Washington." Almost 1/2 a century -- and what is our condition today?
URGENT: MUMIA NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW! (tags)
Mumia Abu-Jamal in bad health.
Mumia's Attorneys Ask to Question Leonard Weinglass (tags)
Attorneys for death row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to order Mumia's prior Chief Counsel Leonard Weinglass to answer under oath 112 questions concerning charges that he was responsible for the "intentional burying of evidence that proves Appellant Jamal's 'actual innocence' of the crime of which he has been convicted."
SIMONE! By Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
"She sang songs with bite, and grit, and pride and longing... and rage. Deep, down, boneset rage, at how cheaply life was lived for Africans in America. "
Mumia’s Life Is Not Safe! (tags)
Racist Governor Ed Randell Promises The Execution Of Mumia Abu-Jamal
Nasty Brutish Americans and Free Mumia Chanting Dildos (tags)
Nasty Brutish Americans and Free Mumia Chanting Dildos
Mumia on Jamil al-Amin ( join the fight to free Jamil al-Amin) (tags)
This is a statement by Mumia on Jamil al-Amin. Jamil is the former civil rights leader H. Rap Brown who after converting to Islam, became a Muslim leader and powerful figure. He is serving a life sentence for a wrongful conviction.
MUMIA ABU JAMAL DISSECTS AMERICA'S HUNGER FOR WAR
Hans Bennett photoessay: REMEMBER AUGUST 8, 1978! FREE THE MOVE 9! (tags)
On the corner of Broad and Walnut in Center City, Philadelphia, August 10, 2002, more than 25 MOVE members and supporters (including several visiting from Spain) gathered for a demonstration to commemorate August 8, 1978. On this day, 24 years ago, more than 500 heavily armed police officers attacked MOVE headquarters in the Powelton Village neighborhood of West Philadelphia. When the MOVE family fled into the basement to avoid the attack, police countered by flooding them out and imprisoning the MOVE 9 for the murder of Police officer James Ramp.
Hans Bennett photoessay: JULY 4 PHILLY DEMONSTRATION FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL (tags)
On the 4th of July, 2002 in Philadelphia, supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal gathered at City Hall for a rally and then marched down Market St. to the Liberty Bell to protest Colin Powell receiving the “Liberty Award”. Part one of this two-part photo-essay by Hans Bennett, documents the beginning of the day at City Hall. Part two (to be released tomorrow) documents the action at the Liberty Bell. Part two will also feature an original essay about the day including transcripts of Pam Africa and others’ speeches.
Mumia Abu Jamal comments about the War, the School of the Americas, US Interests (tags)
Massive Rally and Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Action to Shut Down the School of the Americas (SOA) November 15-17, Fort Benning, GA
HANS BENNETT PHOTOESSAY: PART 2 OF DC 4/20 PROTEST PHOTOS...FREE PALESTINE!! (tags)
This is the second of a five-part photoessay documenting the protests in Washington, DC on Saturday, April 20. The second photoessay focuses on the morning protest outside of the Washington Hilton (where Israeli war criminal Ariel Sharon was scheduled to appear on April 22) where Palestinians and many others gathered to protest Israel's racist and murderous oppression of the Palestinians. The photoessay essay finishes off after the march begins towards the IMF and World Bank.
Mumia Abu-Jamal's A20 comments to the D.C. Rally (tags)
Mumia's A20 comments addressing the D.C. Rally Against War and Racism
"An Imperial War Expands" by Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Jamal With characteristic imperial arrogance, George W. Bush's 'State of the Empire' speech was a blustering threat to several states that have yet to learn how to kneel properly to the United States -- Iraq, Iran and North Korea.
MLK March --Mumia Contingent Close-Up (tags)
MLK March --Mumia Contingent Close-Up
MLK Day Parade -- Mumia Contingent (tags)
MLK Day Parade -- Mumia Contingent
Join the Mumia Contingent at the Martin Luther King Day Parade! (tags)
Refuse & Resist! invites you to join the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality Contingent at the upcoming MLK Day Parade, Monday, January 21st. The focus of this contingent will be stepping up the battle to stop the execution and overturn the conviction of death row political prisoner MUMIA ABU-JAMAL.
''Justice for Officer Faulkner'' (tags)
(YellowTimes.ORG) – Mumia Abu-Jamal, the African-American journalist who has been on death row in Philadelphia for nearly 20 years, has received a major victory. His death sentence was thrown out by an appellate judge, William H. Yohn, and replaced by an order for a new sentencing...
Federal Judge Throws Out Death Sentence of Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Published on Tuesday, December 18, 2001 by the Associated Press at 1:09 PM
Jailed Mumia Supporters Need Solidarity (tags)
Mumia demonstrators were beaten and arrested in Philadelphia, and they need support.
Police Attack Mumia Demonstration in Philly (tags)
Police attacked the Mumia demonstration today in Philadelphia called by International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Protest Mumia's 20 Years on Death Row (tags)
December 9, 2001, will mark 20 years since the incarceration of Mumia ABu-Jamal, with most of this time spent locked down on death row. Don't let the weekend of December 7-10 pass without doing something for Mumia.
Mumia Abu Jamal at Last to be Free? (tags)
On-line video shows Arnold R. Beverly confessing to murder Mumia Abu Jamal sentenced to die for. To view the video, your computer must have MS Media Player 7.1.
News you'll never hear on CNN (a parody) (tags)
What was once a respected news program has debased itself to not much better than a mouthpiece for a propaganda-spewing government. Maybe it's time we held their feet to the fire with a bit of satire.
Mumia sound file on 9-11 and racism (tags)
SOUND FILE BY MUMIA ABU-JAMAL ON 9-11 Mumia Abu-Jamal's comments on racist acts against Muslims and others in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 200l.
Freedom Fest for Mumia - Saturday, September 15, 2001, noon - 6p.m., Lemeirt Park
San Diegans Rally In Support of Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Over 50 activists in San Diego turned out for an August 17 demonstration downtown at the Federal Building to support Mumia Abu-Jamal's fight for justice. Participants stood on all four corners of the First and Broadway intersection with Mumia banners.
These kids are getting rad (tags)
Organized to coincide with the One Year Aniversary or the DNC- Rage/Ozomatli Frenzy of Rubber Bullets, this via dolorosa has youth issues at its heart and Mumia on its mind.
Free Hip Hop Single For Mumia Hits 1500 Downloads (tags)
Mumia Abu-Jamal, journalist and MOVE member, is on Pennsylvania's death row after a sham trial. Tens of thousands of activists, concerned citizens and progressive groups around the world have mobilized to stop his murder by the state. One such group is Groove Embassy Records, which is offering the single "Freedom of Speech" by hip hop duo Buddha Mind as one more tool in the fight to raise awareness of Mumia's case.
Prosecution Seeks to Deny Mumia Abu-Jamal Counsel of His Choice (tags)
June 7, 2001 (PHILADELPHIA, USA) - In a move eerily reminiscent of his 1981 trial, which resulted in the incarceration of an innocent man on Pennsylvania's death row for close to 20 years, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is once again seeking to prevent Mumia Abu-Jamal from exercising his right to be represented by counsel of his choice.
Lie Detector test Corroborates Arnold Beverly's Confession. Mumia Is Innocent. (tags)
Although Arnold Beverly has admitted to the killing, Mumia Abu-Jamal, an innocent man, remains incarcerated at S.C.I. Greene on death row in Pennsylvania.
Buddha Mind Continues Hip Hop Battle For Mumia (tags)
Mumia Abu-Jamal, journalist and MOVE member, is on Pennsylvania's death row after a sham trial. Tens of thousands of activists, concerned citizens and progressive groups around the world have mobilized to stop his murder by the state. One such group is Groove Embassy Records, which is offering the single "Freedom of Speech" by hip hop duo Buddha Mind as one more tool in the fight to raise awareness of Mumia's case.
Mumia Abu-Jamal speaks on Global Corporatization (tags)
International Action Center info about FTAA events in Quebec and elsewhere. Mumia commentary on threats of Globalization.
New Single For Mumia Hits 800 Downloads With Help Of World's IndyMedia Centers (tags)
More than 800 people have downloaded "Freedom of Speech," the new hip hop single by Buddha Mind, released on Groove Embassy Records (www.grooveembassy.com). The single, inspired by the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, is out on CD for US$5 and in MP3 format for free. All proceeds from sales of the CD single will go to the ICFFMAJ's organizing fund for Mumia.
- Breaking News - Tom Morello's account of his visit with Mumia Abu Jamal! (tags)
Tom Morello discusses his visit with Mumia Abu Jamal
Milestone Reached In Musical Battle For Mumia As New Single Passes 500 Downloads (tags)
More than 500 people have downloaded "Freedom of Speech," the new hip hop single by Buddha Mind, released on Groove Embassy Records (www.grooveembassy.com). The single, inspired by the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, is out on CD for US$5 and in MP3 format for free. All proceeds from sales of the CD single will go to the ICFFMAJ's organizing fund for Mumia.
Stop the Execution of Mumia Abui-Jamal! (tags)
Call to An Emergency National Conference 2001; Stop the Execution of the Wrongfully Convicted Mumia Abu-Jamal! Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31, 2001, Washington, D.C.
URGENT: Fight for Mumia (tags)
URGENT: Maureen Falkner to speak today at 7:30 pm @ UCLA
Great Mumia Banner At Olympic & Colby (tags)
Somebody covered the bottom of an ugly corporate billboard with a wonderful Free Mumia banner. It was at Olympic and Colby, just west of Sawtelle & the 405, Tuesday at noon.
ARTSPEAKS! Jan 28th & 29th @ El Rey Theater (tags)
Don't miss it
PIC. of Mumia's protest during the Martin Luther King Parade (tags)
MORE PIC OF MUMIA'S PROTEST jAN. 15
Los Angeles Counter Inauguration: REFUSE & RESIST ! (tags)
Los Angeles Counter Inauguration, Saturday, January 20. Rally 11:00 A.M. at PERSHING SQUARE/5th & Hill Street MARCH 1:30 P.M. to the DOWNTOWN FEDERAL BUILDING
Statement of a jailed C. Clark Kissinger! (tags)
C. Clark Kissinger is one of the leaders in the international fight to get Mumia Abu-Jamal a new trial and as a result he has been jailed by the political police. He was sent to jail for violating what Len Weinglass called a "Unlawful Prohibation" , the cause of his violation was speaking on Aug.1'st outside the Republican National Convention! Jailed for giving a speech! This statement was written by him from the jail he is currently sitting in, in Brooklyn New York USA.
Articles, photos & videos on L.A. Labor News web site (tags)
Resources: Convention protest articles, videos and photos available on L.A. Labor News,
A couple speak out against the death penalty and the imprisonment of Mumia Abu-Jamal
Mumia March
mumia pershing square rally (tags)
mumia pershing square rally
KUCI Subversity show on D2K Protests (tags)
Realaudio file available of interview with civil rights attorney Carol Sobel on police overreaction after Rage Against the Machine concert Monday night (August 14, 2000); highlights from Mumia March on Sunday (August 13, 2000) including talks by Mumia's son; his lawyer Leonard Weinglass, and an interview with Weinglass.
Leonard Weinglass's speech (tags)
Leonard Weinglass, Mumia Abu Jamal's lead attorney, spoke at the Mumia rally.
Thousands March for Mumia Abu Jamal in Los Angeles (tags)
Description of Sunday's (8/13/200) rally and march to draw attention to the execution of Mumia Abu Jamal.
KUCI Subversity Web-cast on Protests (tags)
Web-cast of weekly alternative radio show focusing on this week's police crackdown with highlights on Sunday's Mumia March in Los Angeles
CORPORATE NEWS SUFFERS FROM POLITICAL ANAEMIA. (tags)
As the citizens take the streets of downtown LA, there remains to be seen a coverage of the issues by the corporate press.
Leonard Weinglass, Mumia's attorney addresses rally 8/13/00 (tags)
Mumia Abu-Jamal's chief attorney Leonard Weinglass updates a throng of attentive supporters gathered to march to the Staples Center.
Sunday's March for Mumia in LA (tags)
Mumia Abu-Jamal Supporters Marching in Downtown LA
"Ninos para Mumia Abu-Jamal !" 8/13/00 (tags)
In the noon day sun, in the grasp of her father, an infant experiences the surge of solidarity at a rally demanding a new trial for jailed radio journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal. Pershing Square, Downtown Los Angeles.
Jesse Jackson speaks at Mumia Rally (1) (tags)
Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks in front of the Staples Center at the Mumia Rally on August 13, 2000.
Jesse Jackson speaks at Mumia Rally (2) (tags)
Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks in front of the Staples Center at the Mumia Rally on August 13, 2000.
Jesse Jackson speaks at Mumia Rally (3) (tags)
Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks in front of the Staples Center at the Mumia Rally on August 13, 2000.
Jesse Jackson speaks at Mumia Rally (3) (tags)
Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks in front of Staples Center at the Mumia Rally on August 13, 2000.
Little man drumming for mumia at pershing square.
Mumia March gets started from Pershing Square (tags)
The Mumia March started out from Pershing Square, headed for the Convention Center.
Mumia March through downtown LA (tags)
The Mumia March, which went through the streets of downtown Los Angeles Sunday.
Mega Cop for Mumia (picture) (tags)
mega pupet cop greets protesters marching 4 mumia with tear gas (water, really - quite refreshing!) and joins them. Aug 13.
Jesse Jackson at Mumia Rally (tags)
Jesse Jackson with bodyguards arriving at the Mumia Rally.
Thousands March For Mumia In Los Angeles (tags)
Report on the march to free Mumia Abu-Jamal from the IMC print team.
March for Mumia, Downtown LA
LAPD Follow the March for Mumia (tags)
March for Mumia, Downtown LA
Rally for Mumia, Downtown LA
Rally for Mumia, Downtown LA
Puppets at Rally for Mumia (tags)
Rally for Mumia, Downtown LA
March for Mumia, Downtown LA
LAPD Follow the March for Mumia (tags)
March for Mumia, Downtown LA
Rally for Mumia, Downtown LA
Rally for Mumia, Downtown LA
Puppets at Rally for Mumia (tags)
Rally for Mumia, Downtown LA
mumia march
music and dancing for mumia (tags)
during the mumia march.
fists of solidary for political prisoner mumia abu jamal.
mcdonalds looms over mumia march (tags)
during the mumia march.
Leonard Peltier spokesperson at the Mumia rally (tags)
At the Mumia rally a spokesperson for Leonard Peltier speaks about how the two cases are similar and need to support each other.
Ed Asmer talks to Leonard Weinglass about the judge Mumia's appeal is before (tags)
Ed Asner talks to Leonard Weinglass about Mumia's appeal and the judge who is hearing it.
rapping poetry for mumia abu jamal (tags)
fight the system before it bites you..rap artists jimi gives his words flight
Protest coverage: issues and context on internet radio station (tags)
Information on context and issues of the Los Angeles protests - Internet radio station
Protest coverage: issues and context on internet radio station (tags)
Information on context and issues of the Los Angeles protests - Internet radio station
Image from the October 22, 1999, March to Free Mumia and Against Police Brutality
TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE CRIMINAL INJUSTICE SYSTEM (tags)
Non-Violent Direct Action at The Republican National Convention