Prisons: tear them down

Commentary: Prison ‘reform’ still a struggle in PennsylvaniaCommentary: Prison ‘reform’ still a struggle in Pennsylvania

Commentary: Prison ‘reform’ still a struggle in Pennsylvania

By Jerome “Hoagie” Coffey SCI Albion, Erie, Pa. After almost three decades in the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of…

September 5, 2019
People’s Power stops a modern-day lynchingPeople’s Power stops a modern-day lynching

People’s Power stops a modern-day lynching

A massive phone protest by people from around the world and calls for direct protests forced the Pennsylvania Department of…

August 15, 2019
Freed MOVE members welcomed in Brooklyn, N.Y.Freed MOVE members welcomed in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Freed MOVE members welcomed in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Long-time MOVE supporter, Orie Lumumba, organized a welcome-home reception on July 27 for Janine Africa, Janet Africa and Eddie Africa,…

August 4, 2019
Black, Muslim, freedom fighter: Free Imam Jamil Al-Amin!Black, Muslim, freedom fighter: Free Imam Jamil Al-Amin!

Black, Muslim, freedom fighter: Free Imam Jamil Al-Amin!

July 26 -- The CNN Center was the site of a rally for the imprisoned freedom fighter, Imam Jamil Al-Amin,…

August 1, 2019
Prison officials turn away thousands of petitions for MumiaPrison officials turn away thousands of petitions for Mumia

Prison officials turn away thousands of petitions for Mumia

Dozens of community activists traveled hundreds of miles from four states to Mechanicsburg, Penn., on July 24 to deliver petitions…

July 30, 2019
Women of the Revolution: MOVEWomen of the Revolution: MOVE

Women of the Revolution: MOVE

This column by political prisoner and journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal was written on June 14. Several days ago, after discussion with…

July 27, 2019
MOVE supporters rally in New York City to free all political prisonersMOVE supporters rally in New York City to free all political prisoners

MOVE supporters rally in New York City to free all political prisoners

Supporters filled the first floor of the People's Forum in Manhattan on July 19 to welcome Janet and Janine Africa,…

July 25, 2019
Concentration camps for the poor: Pennsylvania prisons wage war on oppressed workersConcentration camps for the poor: Pennsylvania prisons wage war on oppressed workers

Concentration camps for the poor: Pennsylvania prisons wage war on oppressed workers

Frackville, Pa. -- Tensions in Pennsylvania prisons are at an all time high since the statewide lockdown ordered by Gov.…

July 2, 2019
Eddie Africa of the MOVE 9 released after nearly 41 yearsEddie Africa of the MOVE 9 released after nearly 41 years

Eddie Africa of the MOVE 9 released after nearly 41 years

June 27 -- Edward Goodman Africa, released earlier this month after four decades of wrongful imprisonment, spoke this morning to…

July 2, 2019
Eddie Africa, MOVE 9 member, released after 40 yearsEddie Africa, MOVE 9 member, released after 40 years

Eddie Africa, MOVE 9 member, released after 40 years

MOVE 9 member Edward (Goodman) Africa was released on parole June 21, following prior releases of Debbie, Michael, Janet and…

June 30, 2019