Friends Digest Vol. 2, No. 14
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"…it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the
charge." — J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) from 1935 to 1972 (From a directive found in a
secret memorandum about a money-skimming allegation against Black
Panther activist David Hilliard)
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"…it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the
charge." — J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) from 1935 to 1972 (From a directive found in a
secret memorandum about a money-skimming allegation against Black
Panther activist David Hilliard)
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* First 100 Days *
Scores of organizations are gearing up to influence the actions,
during its first 100 days, of the incoming Obama Administration. We,
too, are drafting a formal document that will address our concerns
related to the investigation of the "Reign of Terror" on the Pine
Ridge Reservation and the tragic shootout on June 26, 1975; the
release of the 100,000+ documents regarding the Peltier case still
withheld by the FBI; and, of course, fair parole consideration for
Leonard Peltier.
during its first 100 days, of the incoming Obama Administration. We,
too, are drafting a formal document that will address our concerns
related to the investigation of the "Reign of Terror" on the Pine
Ridge Reservation and the tragic shootout on June 26, 1975; the
release of the 100,000+ documents regarding the Peltier case still
withheld by the FBI; and, of course, fair parole consideration for
Leonard Peltier.
Specifically, we’ll request that Obama issue an Executive Memorandum
to the heads of executive departments and agencies — including the
U.S. Department of Justice — that underscores the recognition of
tribal sovereignty.
to the heads of executive departments and agencies — including the
U.S. Department of Justice — that underscores the recognition of
tribal sovereignty.
In addition, we’ll urge the government to respect the sovereignty of
the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota, which
recently passed a resolution requesting the transfer by the Bureau of
Prisons of Leonard Peltier to their custody on his home reservation.
the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota, which
recently passed a resolution requesting the transfer by the Bureau of
Prisons of Leonard Peltier to their custody on his home reservation.
We plan to include other requests in support of Indigenous Rights.
For example, we’ll urge Obama to reverse the U.S. vote against the
U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples thereby joining
the nations of the world in supporting indigenous sovereignty. We’ll
strongly support inclusion of Indian Nations in policy decisions
important to us all, too –energy, climate change, law enforcement,
economic development, etc.
For example, we’ll urge Obama to reverse the U.S. vote against the
U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples thereby joining
the nations of the world in supporting indigenous sovereignty. We’ll
strongly support inclusion of Indian Nations in policy decisions
important to us all, too –energy, climate change, law enforcement,
economic development, etc.
We invite you to participate in this effort. Provide input by writing
a brief description of the issue you want addressed and how you
think the government can best address that issue. Send an e-mail
to <info@FreePeltierNow.org> by December 21st. Please include your
name and contact information.
a brief description of the issue you want addressed and how you
think the government can best address that issue. Send an e-mail
to <info@FreePeltierNow.org> by December 21st. Please include your
name and contact information.
We’ll submit the document to Obama’s transition team by the end of
the year.
the year.
* Human Rights Day *
Wednesday, December 10, is the 60th anniversary of the adoption
and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Watch this Amnesty International video presentation on the
Declaration: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epVZrYbDVis>. As can
plainly be seen, many of the Declaration’s Articles directly apply
to Leonard’s situation.
and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Watch this Amnesty International video presentation on the
Declaration: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epVZrYbDVis>. As can
plainly be seen, many of the Declaration’s Articles directly apply
to Leonard’s situation.
The Declaration, drafted in 1948 just two years after the founding of
the UN itself, was the world’s first expression of the inalienable
rights shared by all, regardless of color or creed, gender or
age. It established a common set of standards for human achievement
for all people: freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, respect
and shared responsibility. Today, according to the Guinness Book
of World Records, the Declaration is the most translated document
in the word, available in some 300 languages. Read the text at
<http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html>.
the UN itself, was the world’s first expression of the inalienable
rights shared by all, regardless of color or creed, gender or
age. It established a common set of standards for human achievement
for all people: freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, respect
and shared responsibility. Today, according to the Guinness Book
of World Records, the Declaration is the most translated document
in the word, available in some 300 languages. Read the text at
<http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html>.
Please write to the following to urge for continued advocacy on
Leonard’s behalf:
Leonard’s behalf:
Amnesty International
International Secretariat
1 Easton Street
London WC1X 0DW
UK
International Secretariat
1 Easton Street
London WC1X 0DW
UK
*You also may send correspondence to the national Amnesty
International office in your home country.
International office in your home country.
Amnesty International-USA
5 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10001
5 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10001
* Raffle for Freedom *
First Place, Painting by Leonard Peltier
Second Place, Poster-size Lithograph of Painting
Third Place, "Incident at Oglala" DVD, "Songs for Leonard Peltier" CD, and
T-Shirt
Second Place, Poster-size Lithograph of Painting
Third Place, "Incident at Oglala" DVD, "Songs for Leonard Peltier" CD, and
T-Shirt
(Drawing will be held at the end of the month).
Cost: $5 ea. or 5 tickets for $20. Send checks or money orders
(be sure to indicate it’s for raffle tickets) to: LP-DOC, Box 7488,
Fargo, ND 58106
(be sure to indicate it’s for raffle tickets) to: LP-DOC, Box 7488,
Fargo, ND 58106
* Reminder: Holiday Gift Drive *
Remember to ship your gift for a child at the Pine Ridge and/or
Turtle Mountain reservations. Send new (unwrapped) toys, warm
clothing, books, school supplies, etc., for children ages newborn
to 18 years. To ensure delivery by Christmas, mail your gift no
later than December 17. Mail gifts to:
Turtle Mountain reservations. Send new (unwrapped) toys, warm
clothing, books, school supplies, etc., for children ages newborn
to 18 years. To ensure delivery by Christmas, mail your gift no
later than December 17. Mail gifts to:
Tamara Patneaud
PO Box 308
Rolla, ND 58367
701-278-6121
PO Box 308
Rolla, ND 58367
701-278-6121
Rosyln Jumping Bull
Box 207
Oglala, SD 57764
605-867-2231
Box 207
Oglala, SD 57764
605-867-2231
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"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all
people. Be persistent in all that you do and don’t allow anyone to
sway you from your conscience." — Leonard Peltier
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"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all
people. Be persistent in all that you do and don’t allow anyone to
sway you from your conscience." — Leonard Peltier
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