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Ben Jealous, the world will remember that you put petty partisan politics above the life of Troy Davis.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by iwilder

IW:  I tried to reply to an email from NAACP President/CEO Ben Jealous titled, “The World Will Remember Troy Davis.” Unsurprisingly, the email it was sent from does not allow for replies.  Below is what I wanted to tell Mr. Jealous: The world will remember that you, Ben Jealous, put petty partisan politics above the […]

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Green Party demands Georgia stop execution of Troy Davis, urge abolition of the death penalty

Posted on September 16, 2011 by iwilder

 The Green Party of the United States today called for a halt to the impending execution of Troy Davis, scheduled for September 21 in Georgia, and cited the case an example of why the death penalty must be abolished. Green Party members will participate in public events urging the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole […]

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Troy Davis Rally, NYC 9/16/11

Posted on September 14, 2011 by iwilder

This evening, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed. For more action, and a possible vigil in your area, go to the NAACP: here. The NAACP is doing a strategic, last minute, petition drive to the District Attorney. Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm is the man who requested the death […]

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Mubarak resigned. Amnesty describes “Obama and Egypt: The Window for Action Remains Open”

Posted on February 12, 2011 by kwilder

Full post, including a list of five demands that the Obama administration (and everyone) should make on the people controlling Egypt at the link: here. Obama and Egypt: The Window for Action Remains Open Hosni Mubarak’s stubborn pride and imperious manner made change in Egypt personal, but he was right in his speech Thursday when […]

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Amnesty activists and others freed!: Amnesty demands investigation into detention

Posted on February 5, 2011 by kwilder

(excerpt from) Amnesty International website Egypt must investigate activists’ detention Activists are at risk during the increasing clampdown on freedom of expression 5 February 2011 Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the detention of some 35 human rights activists and journalists, including two Amnesty International staff members, who were freed after spending almost […]

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Urgent: An Amnesty International staff member and others were detained by police in Egypt this morning

Posted on February 3, 2011 by kwilder

Important Update 2/5/2011: Amnesty staffers and other human rights activists freed. Amnesty demands investigation as to why detained. Story at Amnesty International: here. KW writes: Oh, my goodness. This should really hit home for a lot of activists who know, and benefit from, the good work of Amnesty International. Thinking about the Egyptian government’s move, […]

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Egypt: Action Alert from Amnesty International USA

Posted on January 29, 2011 by kwilder

Note: On Feb 3, 2011, two Amnesty International staff members have been detained in Egypt. Amnesty International USA: TAKE ACTION NOW! from a January 29, 2001 e-mail The crackdown on freedoms is intensifying across Egypt as security forces use tear gas, water cannons, live rounds and lethal force against protesters. Pick up the phone and […]

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Amnty Intl Q&A: Wikileaks and Freedom of Expression

Posted on December 12, 2010 by iwilder

Would interfering with payments to Wikileaks via online donation constitute an infringement on freedom of expression? In the last few days, Paypal, Visa and Mastercard have removed their users’ ability to donate to Wikileaks online, asserting as grounds that Wikileaks engages or may engage in illegal activities.  There has been speculation that this restriction was […]

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Morgan Freeman: The Power of Words

Posted on December 27, 2009 by iwilder

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_tCtvmAm4M] http://amnestyusa.org/words Amnesty International supporters have used the power of words to demand freedom and justice for countless human rights defenders around the world. Our words are proof that you stand up for human rights, you never stand alone.

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EUROPE: HELP CLOSE GUANTÁNAMO: Offer Humanitarian Protection to Detainees Who Risk Torture or Persecution at Home

Posted on January 24, 2009 by iwilder

from Amnesty International USA: A coalition of human rights organizations today called on EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels next week to help close the Guantánamo Bay prison by offering humanitarian protection to detainees who risk torture or persecution at home.

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Urgent: Political prisoner Leonard Peltier needs help

Posted on January 21, 2009 by iwilder

From: contact at whoisleonardpeltier dot info URGENT ALERT! Leonard Peltiers safety is in jeopardy! Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:20:21 -0800 (PST) I am so OUTRAGED! My brother Leonard was severely beaten upon his arrival at the Canaan Federal Penitentiary.

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In Urgent Letter, Amnesty International USA Appeals to Secretary Rice to End “Lopsided U.S. Response” to Gaza Crisis

Posted on January 2, 2009 by iwilder

Human Rights Organization Insists U.S. Government “Exert Concrete Pressure” on All Parties to End Unlawful Attacks, Protect Civilians Amnesty International submitted an urgent letter to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today, appealing to the U.S. government to vigorously pressure all parties to the current Gaza conflict to immediately cease indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks which […]

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Amnesty International condemns use of force by police at RNC in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Posted on September 6, 2008 by iwilder

Amnesty International: Use of Force Against RNC Protesters “Disproportionate,” Charges Amnesty International [London]–Amnesty International is concerned by allegations of excessive use of force and mass arrests by police at demonstrations in St. Paul, Minnesota during the Republican National Convention (RNC) from September 1-4, 2008. The human rights organization is calling on the city and county […]

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Amensty Int’l Success 2007

Posted on November 20, 2007 by iwilder

The past year was filled with important victories and heart-breaking setbacks in the struggle for human rights. But one thing is clear — working with you, Amnesty International will never relent in the face of cruel human rights abuses. Let’s build the movement into the New Year!Watch a video of Amnesty’s memorable moments of 2007. […]

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