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Leonard Peltier describes the loneliness of lockdown as similar to “staring down the face” of a death penalty
Rachel Sharp, Independent, 1/25/2022
https://www.inde/pendent.co.uk/news/world/americas/leonard-peltier-prison-torture-chamber-covid-b1999829.html
America’s longest-serving political prisoner Leonard Peltier has said that prison has become a “torture chamber” as Covid-19 lockdowns have turned “an already harsh environment into an asylum”.
The Native American activist, who has spent more than four decades behind bars for a crime he says he didn’t commit, told HuffPost that the pandemic has pushed life inside “back to the Dark Ages” and that the “fear and stress” is taking its toll on both inmates and staff. Could America’s longest-serving ‘political prisoner’ be on the verge of freedom?
“COVID has turned Coleman Prison back to the Dark Ages,” he said.Longest-serving political prisoner in U.S. history Leonard Peltier begs for help in COVID lockdowns
“I’m in hell, and there is no way to deal with it but to take it as long as you can. I cling to the belief that people are out there doing what they can to change our circumstances in here.
“The fear and stress are taking a toll on everyone, including the staff. You can see it in their faces and hear it in their voices. The whole institution is on total lockdown.”
Peltier, who is 77 years old and has various health conditions, described the loneliness of being locked down with “no phone, no window, no fresh air — no humans to gather — no love ones voice” as similar to “staring down the face” of a death penalty.
“In and out of lockdown last year at least meant a shower every third day, a meal beyond a sandwich wet with a little peanut butter — but now with COVID for an excuse, nothing,” he said.
“No phone, no window, no fresh air — no humans to gather — no love ones voice. No relief. Left alone and without attention is like a torture chamber for the sick and old.”
He added: “They are turning an already harsh environment into an asylum, and for many who did not receive a death penalty, we are now staring down the face of one!
“Help me, my brothers and sisters, help me my good friends.”
Rebekah Sager, Daily Kos Staff, 1/24/2022
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/1/24/2076453/--I-m-in-hell-Indigenous-Nations-activist-Leonard-Peltier-says-of-his-prison-conditions-amid-COVID
Leonard Peltier Pleads For Help Amid Constant COVID Lockdowns In Prison
The Native American rights activist, now 77 and ailing, says "fear and stress" from unbearable periods of isolation is breaking him and others.
Jennifer Bendery, HuffPost, 1/23/2022
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/leonard-peltier-prison-covid_n_61eb2a5be4b03216750ab8ea
Leonard Peltier Is America’s Longest-Serving Political Prisoner. Biden May Be His Last Hope.
The FBI put the Native American activist behind bars 44 years ago based on lies, threats and no proof he committed a crime. Why is he still there?
Jennifer Bendery, HuffPost, 11/12/2021
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/leonard-peltier-prison-clemency-biden_n_618049f3e4b059d0bfc19e5c
Leonard Peltier Pleads For Help Amid Constant COVID Lockdowns In Prison
Oliver Smith, News Concerns, 1/23/2022
https://newsconcerns.com/leonard-peltier-pleads-for-help-amid-constant-covid-lockdowns-in-prison/
Leonard Peltier Pleads For Help Amid Constant COVID Lockdowns In Prison
Jennifer Bendery, HuffPost, 2/22/2022
https://news.yahoo.com/leonard-peltier-pleads-help-amid-142926464.html
Leonard Peltier Pleads For Help Amid Constant COVID Lockdowns In Prison
Jennifer Bendery, HuffPost, 1/23/2022
Leonard Peltier, Native American activist. Never mind that he shouldn’t be in a federal prison at all.
https://news.yahoo.com/leonard-peltier-pleads-help-amid-142926464.html
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Longest-serving US political prisoner Leonard Peltier says prison is a ‘torture chamber’ amid Covid lockdowns
George Holan, Plainsmen Post, 2/24/2022
https://plainsmenpost.com/longest-serving-us-political-prisoner-leonard-peltier-says-prison-is-a-torture-chamber-amid-covid-lockdowns/
Longest-serving political prisoner in U.S. history Leonard Peltier begs for help in COVID lockdowns
Rebekah Sager, Daily Kos Staff, 1/24/2022
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/1/24/2076453/--I-m-in-hell-Indigenous-Nations-activist-Leonard-Peltier-says-of-his-prison-conditions-amid-COVID
Leonard Peltier Calls Prison Conditions “Torture” Amid COVID Lockdowns and Neglect
Democracy Now headline, 1/26/2022
https://www.democracynow.org/2022/1/26/headlines/leonard_peltier_calls_prison_conditions_torture_amid_covid_lockdowns_and_neglect
In the Dark Political Prisoners Wish for Light
Vijay Prashad, Consortium News, 1/25/2022
https://consortiumnews.com/2022/01/25/in-the-dark-political-prisoners-wish-for-light/
ADAMS: Reflections on Bloody Sunday
Gerry Adams, Irish Echo 2/3/2022
Leonard Peltier has Covid. The Native American rights activist has spent almost 45 years in prison and was already suffering ill-health. His family and supporters are deeply concerned at this serious risk to his life and have renewed their appeal for President Joe Biden to exercise clemency. I support their call for Leonard to be freed.
https://www.irishecho.com/2022/2/adams-reflections-on-bloody-sunday
Free Leonard Peltier! COVID-19 inside prison
By Judy Greenspan, Workers World, 1/31/2022
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic currently raging through the jail, prison and detention centers of this country, Leonard Peltier (Turtle Mountain Band, Chippewa Nation), an Indigenous leader and political prisoner, has issued a cry for help.
https://www.workers.org/2022/01/61466/
Bury My Heart with Leonard Peltier
How long will he still be with us? How long will the genocide continue?
Michael Moore. 1/30/2022
https://www.michaelmoore.com/p/freeleonardpeltier
Patrick Leahy Agrees: It's Time to Free Leonard Peltier
The American Indian Movement activist—often called America's longest-incarcerated political prisoner—has been jailed 44 years after being dubiously convicted of murdering two FBI agents.
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams, 12/1/2021
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/12/01/patrick-leahy-agrees-its-time-free-leonard-peltier
52nd National Day of Mourning
K. James, Workers World, 12/31/2021
https://www.workers.org/2021/12/60646/
Decolonizing the holiday: A way forward on Thanksgiving?
Albert Bender, People's World, 12/14/2021
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/decolonizing-the-holiday-a-way-forward-on-thanksgiving/
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