Join the RNC 8 Defense Committee and the Women’s Prison Book Project for an event with DIANA BLOCK, social justice/feminist activist, prison abolitionist, and author of Arm the Spirit – A Woman’s Journey Underground and Back. **When: Saturday, September 11th, 7:00 pm **What: Diana will speak about the intersections between political prisoner support and other [...]
The local television show Our World in Depth recently featured this video of the RNC 8 Defense Committee’s town hall meeting of July 2010. The program included Carrie Feldman on her recent resistance to a federal grand jury, Dr. David Pellow on his recent experiences struggling for academic freedom, Dr. Neala Schleuning on anarchism, and [...]
The Conspiracy Tour is in its last week on the road! After going around a ton of the country, the Tour is working its way up the West Coast and will be heading back to the Midwest this weekend. The welcome home event in Minneapolis is on Thursday, August 26. Location: PPNA Building, 821 East [...]
It is with great disappointment that we share the news that our co-defendant, Erik Oseland, has decided to take a plea agreement as early as Monday, August 23rd. He has informed us that he will plead guilty to one count of gross misdemeanor conspiracy to commit riot, which is riot “without a dangerous weapon,” a [...]
—– July 20th: Dinner = Good. Jail = Bad. Join us for a free meal prepared by the RNC 8 and friends, Tuesday, July 20th. This is a great opportunity to stop on by to enjoy tasty free food and continue to show your support over the summer as we prepare for a [...]
With the trial coming up fast, join the RNC 8 Defense Committee for a discussion on resistance and state repression, historically, as well as the current state of cases against the RNC 8 and others. Speakers include: CARRIE FELDMAN – Grand Jury resister DAVID PELLOW – U of M professor NEALA SCHLEUNING – Long-time community [...]
Resisting State Repression, Defending the RNC 8 Workshop Wednesday, June 23rd – 1:00pm – 3:00pm Event Location: WSU Old Main: 1129 Detroit, MI This workshop will include background and an update on the case of the RNC 8, as well as a strategizing session to help create a movement response to their October trial. We [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2010 Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Robert Kolstad, 612-721-3425 Court Affirms Prosecution’s Attempt to Criminalize Activism, Proceeds in Case Against RNC 8 Defense Attorneys Argue Against Unwarranted Raids, Misleading Affidavits and Elusive FBI Informant ST. PAUL, Minn. — Yesterday, the RNC 8 [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-MEDIA ADVISORY June 8, 2010 Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, press@rnc8.org; Attorney: Larry Leventhal, 612.333.5747 RNC 8 Probable Cause Hearing Ends Tomorrow, Determines Whether Trial Will Proceed Last day of pretrial hearings expected to show political motives behind the case St. Paul -The RNC 8 will return to Ramsey County [...]
June 8: Free Community Meal with the RNC 8 Defense Committee June 9: Court Hearing June 22-26: US Social Forum, Detroit, MI —– June 8th Free Community Meal with the RNC 8 Defense Committee When: Tuesday, June 8th Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Walker Community Church (in the basement) Street: 3104 16th Ave S [...]