[Friends of Peltier] Friends Digest Vol. 4, No. 1

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"Hope only brings the possibility of freedom. Creator works through each of us to make miracles happen and, so, we must always do our part. Be a living prayer... connected to sky and earth and all our relations... possessed with courage, generosity, humility, endurance, and wisdom. Vigorously pursue freedom in this way, every day and in every generation. Creator will bless your actions."--Anonymous
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Today, Howard Zinn -- the Boston University historian, political activist, and long-time Peltier supporter -- died of a heart attack in Santa Monica, CA, where he was traveling. He was 87. Please join us in extending condolences to his daughter, Myla Kabat-Zinn; his son, Jeff; and his three granddaugthers and two grandsons. Funeral plans are not yet available. See:
http://freepeltiernow.blogspot.com/2010/01/howard-zinn-historian-who-challenged.html.

* February 6: 34 Years in Prison *

On February 6, 1976, Leonard Peltier was arrested in Canada. From that day to this, his home has been a prison cell. Recommit yourself to The Struggle. Fight for Leonard's freedom as never before. Mark the day by taking action.

Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Zoom In campaign to tell Attorney General Eric Holder you expect him to conduct an Executive Review of the Peltier case. The first delivery of flyers to AG Holder will occur around February 6. We're told that, to accommodate certain organizers, a second delivery will be made on or around March 1. That means everyone has more time to do outreach in their communities and motivate others to support an Executive Review.

For information on the Zoom In campaign, visit
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org/zoom1.htm and keep those flyers coming. If you have questions or need any assistance with campaign materials, please don't hesitate to contact zoom@whoisleonardpeltier.info. Campaign coordinators are standing by to assist you and will even prepare your campaign flyer for you if you're experiencing technical difficulties.

On February 6, we also encourage everyone to contact the Attorney General's office to demand an Executive Review of the Peltier case. Keep your message brief and to the point.

Address: Attorney General Eric Holder, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530
E-Mail: askdoj@usdoj.gov; Mark your message to the attention of the Attorney General.
Phone: (202) 514-2000
Fax: (202) 307-6777

* February 6 Events *

Events will occur worldwide on February 6. In the States, two major events have been scheduled. Attend if you can and help spread the word.

San Jose, CA: Honoring Leonard Peltier: 33 Years of Illegal Arrest. Fundraiser for the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee. 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Center for Training and Careers, 749 Story Road at Remillard Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (free parking and close to bus line 25). To include an update on Leonard's case, film showing (TBA) and entertainment: Swiftcloud Drum Group, Cal Skyhawk, others TBA. Sponsored by LPSG South Bay (Leonard Peltier Support Group). For more information, contact Donna at 408-293-4774 or
FreeLeonardPeltier@hotmail.com.

Boulder, CO: Peltier rally at noon at the Boulder County Courthouse, Boulder, CO. There will be speakers, music and a Native drum group. The Courthouse is located on the Pearl Street Mall between 13th and 14th Streets. For more details, see www.whoisleonardpeltier.info/calendar.htm.

* Reproductions *

New reproductions of never-before-seen Peltier paintings, using the Giclee method, are now available in various media and sizes. The reproductions may be purchased online via credit card. Proceeds benefit Mr. Peltier's legal fund. See www.leonardpeltierart.com.

* Xtra *

New Year 2010 Message from Betty Ann Peltier Solano [LP-DOC] at
http://freepeltiernow.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-year-2010-message-from-betty-ann.html.

Video of interview with Robert Redford conducted by Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Available at
http://www.democracynow.org/2010/1/25/sundance_founder_robert_redford_on_his.
The introduction to the interview begins at 12:00 min. The interview begins at 14:13 min. Comments on Peltier and "Incident at Oglala," specifically, begin at 38:39 min.

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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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Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.

Friends of Peltier
www.FreePeltierNow.org