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DESCRIPTION:Battles Yet To Be Won: A Benefit for Political Prisoner Marie 
 Mason\nPerspectives on Repression & Resistance- From the 1960’s to the 
 Present\n\nThursday, July 22, 2010\n7:30 PM\nSubmission Gallery\n2183 
 Mission Street, San Francisco\n$5-$20 Sliding scale (No one turned 
 away)\n\nFeaturing: Former Prisoners Jeff Luers and Linda Evans, and Earth 
 First!er Karen Pickett\n\nFollowed by tunes aplenty by KUSF DJ Carolyn 
 Keddy\n\n*****\nMarie Mason is a long-time activist in the environmental 
 and labor movements. In 2008, she was arrested on federal charges of 
 property destruction that occurred in 1999.  She was sentenced in 2009 to 
 almost 22 years – the longest term of any “Green Scare” prisoner.  
 Marie is currently appealing her sentence. She is imprisoned in Waseca, MN 
 and is the loving mother of 2 children, from whom she has been torn away.  
 \n\nThe “Green Scare” refers to the recent arrests of animal rights and 
 environmental activists, charged with acts of economic sabotage. The US 
 government and courts have dealt the activists outrageous sentences, 
 publicly labeling them as “terrorists” – despite the fact that no one 
 has been injured in any of their actions. For an introduction to the Green 
 Scare, see http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/green-scare/.\n\nThis event 
 will contextualize the current repression, a continuation of the 
 government’s COINTELPRO agenda that historically also targeted movements 
 such as the Black Panthers, American Indian Movement, Chicano rights, 
 Puerto Rican Independentistas, and those in solidarity with them. Former 
 prisoners will share their experiences and perspectives on Marie Mason’s 
 case, focusing on what we can do to support her.  Our struggles for change 
 can only succeed if we show solidarity with our brothers and sisters who 
 have fallen into the hands of the state.  Let’s gather to strengthen our 
 resistance!\n\nFor more information about Marie Mason visit: 
 http://supportmariemason.org/.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nLinda Evans- Sentenced to 40 
 years in prison in 1987 for her participation in radical resistance against 
 U.S. imperialism, Linda Evans was released after presidential commutation 
 in 2001.  She has fought tirelessly for justice inside and out of prison, 
 currently working with Legal Services for Prisoners with Children and All 
 of Us or None to demand an end to the life-long discrimination faced by 
 former prisoners.  Linda will discuss the history of repression and 
 resistance in the U.S., as well as specific issues faced by women in 
 prison.\n\nJeff Luers- In June 2001, 23 year-old forest defense activist 
 Jeff "Free" Luers was sentenced to over 22 years for the burning of three 
 SUV’s in Eugene, Oregon as a statement on global warming. After serving 
 close to 10 years, Jeff was released in 2009 following a successful appeal. 
 He will share his experiences and the ways in which the loud voices of 
 supporters were instrumental in his early release. \n\nKaren Pickett- 
 Long-time Earth First! activist Karen Pickett has been an inspired 
 participant in the environmental struggle for years.  She is a personal 
 friend of Marie Mason and has continuously supported her since her arrest. 
 Karen will discuss Marie’s case, their relationship, and ways in which we 
 can demonstrate our solidarity with Marie. \n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/06/24/18651753.php
SUMMARY:Battles Yet To Be Won: A Benefit for Political Prisoner Marie Mason
LOCATION:Submission Gallery\n2183 Mission Street, San Francisco\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/06/24/18651753.php
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