Focus Parole, Friends Digest Vol. 3, No. 4
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"An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation,
nor does truth become error because nobody sees it." -- Gandhi
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* Parole Expenses *

Pocket change, $1, $5, or more... For the sake of freedom, no
amount is too small. Funds are needed to meet expenses associated
with Leonard Peltier's parole hearing next month. The need is
urgent. Please give what you can.

Mail donations to: LP-DOC, PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106.

Or donate by credit card:
<http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info/donate.htm>.

* Parole Letters *

It's EXTREMELY important that everyone write a letter in
support of Leonard's parole. You can find sample language at
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/06/write-that-parole-letter-today.html>\
.

* Online Parole Petition *

Have you signed the parole petition on Mr. Peltier's behalf?
If not, do it today.

<http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/parole2008/>

We'll be closing down the petition around June 26 so that data can be
compiled for delivery to the U.S. Parole Commission. So don't wait.
Do it now. Not sure if you've signed? Sign again. Any duplicates
will be deleted before the signatures are submitted to the Parole
Commission.

Do more than sign. Forward the above link to all your friends,
family members, colleagues, etc., and urge them also to support
parole for Leonard Peltier. Post the link on electronic bulletin
boards, in chat rooms, on blogs and Web sites... Do it and keep
doing it.

* Gather at USP-Lewisburg on July 27 *

Leonard Peltier's parole hearing is scheduled for July 27. Join other
Peltier supporters at the entrance of USP-Lewisburg at 7:30 a.m.
Meet at the corner of Route 15 and William Penn Road. Help spread
the word. The Parole Examiner has to pass by to enter the prison,
so wear Peltier shirts and carry signs.

USP-Lewisburg is located in central Pennsylvania, 200 miles north
of Washington, DC, and 170 miles west of Philadelphia.

Map and Directions:
<http://mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=250&address=2400+ROBERT+F\
.+MILLER+DRIVE&city=LEWISBURG&state=PA&zipcode=17837&Submit=Get+Map')>

* 2009 Oglala Commemoration *

The Oglala Commemoration Committee has announced the 10th annual
commemoration event on June 26 in Oglala, SD. See details at
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/06/oglala-commemoration-on-june-26-in-s\
d.html>.

* May 20 Event in Portland *

Lakota Chief Leonard Crow Dog spoke to a large crowd on behalf
of Peltier at the Native American Student and Community Center at
Portland State University, OR. Sponsored by local Peltier supporters
and hosted by the Native American Studies Department, the evening
also included drumming and singing by the local chapter of the
American Indian Movement, flute by Isaac Trimble, and presentations
by several other speakers. Paintings and drawings by Peltier and
Bob Robideau were on display, provided by Bonnie Kahn's Wild West
Gallery on NW 23rd, who represents both artists locally.

Video of Chief Crow Dog:

<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/06/chief-leonard-crow-dog-on-peltier.ht\
ml>


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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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