“Prisoner 345” Freed From Guantanamo After Being Held For Over 6 Years

by matttbastard

Well it’s about goddamn time.

Flashback: More from Columbia Journalism Review on the shameful ordeal of journalist Sami al-Hajj, the man formerly known as Prisoner 345.

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Today: C-484 Rallies

by matttbastard

Via Birth Pangs:

Edmonton, AB
Saturday, May 3, 2008
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Gazebo Park (beside the Farmers’ Market)
104 St & 83 Ave
Come out and rally against Bill C-484, the Unborn Victims of Crime Bill!
Co-hosted by University of Alberta Women’s Centre Collective and CJSR’s Adamant Eve.
There will be food, music, button-making, information for further action, and speakers!
Speakers:
Linda Duncan
Dr. Rebecca Stringer
Medical Students For Choice
Email:
fightbillc484@gmail.com
Ottawa, ON
Saturday May 3rd 2008
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Human Rights Monument
Elgin Street at Lisgar Street
Email:
opposebillc484@gmail.com
Toronto, ON
Saturday, May 3, 2008
12:00pm – 3:00pm
QUEEN’S PARK SOUTH
COLLEGE ST AT UNIVERSITY
All are welcome!
Come out and show your solidarity.
ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SPEAK AT THIS EVENT IS INVITED TO DO SO.
Contact opposebillc484@yahoo.com to inform the organizers.

Apologies for the short notice–hope everyone in the aforementioned locales can make it out and help kick the ass of the Kicking Abortion’s Ass bill!

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