Political Prisoners
There is no standardized definition to describe a political prisoners. Here are two good definitions:
Political Prisoner- A man or woman who is imprisoned, either awaiting trail, serving a sentence or in any other status, who is incarcerated by reason of acts, associations or beliefs in favor of self-determination for racially, sexually and nationally oppressed peoples, against United States foreign and military policy, or domestic policy of the United States or its corporations which contribute to the impoverishment, suffering and repression of poor and working people and racially and nationally oppressed peoples.
The term political prisoner is not limited to those who are incarcerated merely for holding beliefs or having political affiliations. It encompasses those who have taken actions, either symbolic or tactical, which violate laws of the United States in pursuit of their political goals. The term political prisoner is used generically to include those who describe themselves as Prisoners of War and demand treatment under the Geneva Convention Protocols I and II.
Political Prisoner- A term describing anyone who is incarcerated by reason of his or her committment to struggle against injustices committed against the people by the United States, including racism, inequitable distribution of wealth and failure to provide a descent standard of living for all of its children, the genocide of indigenous peoples and cultures, colonialism, nuclear militarism, and support for anti-democratic and repressive regimes across the world.
Political Prisoner- A man or woman who is imprisoned, either awaiting trail, serving a sentence or in any other status, who is incarcerated by reason of acts, associations or beliefs in favor of self-determination for racially, sexually and nationally oppressed peoples, against United States foreign and military policy, or domestic policy of the United States or its corporations which contribute to the impoverishment, suffering and repression of poor and working people and racially and nationally oppressed peoples.
The term political prisoner is not limited to those who are incarcerated merely for holding beliefs or having political affiliations. It encompasses those who have taken actions, either symbolic or tactical, which violate laws of the United States in pursuit of their political goals. The term political prisoner is used generically to include those who describe themselves as Prisoners of War and demand treatment under the Geneva Convention Protocols I and II.
Political Prisoner- A term describing anyone who is incarcerated by reason of his or her committment to struggle against injustices committed against the people by the United States, including racism, inequitable distribution of wealth and failure to provide a descent standard of living for all of its children, the genocide of indigenous peoples and cultures, colonialism, nuclear militarism, and support for anti-democratic and repressive regimes across the world.
Documents
A Memorial Tribue to Kuwasi Balagoon
Publisher: New Afrikan People's OrganizationDate: 12/21/1986Volume Number: 21-DecFormat: EphemeraCollection: Kuwasi Balagoon
Trial Statement of New Afrikan Revolutionary Kuwasi Balagoon
Republished in 1994 by P.A.C. Publications and the Monkey Wrench Press
A Soldier's Story: Writings by a Revolutionary New Afrikan Anarchist
Statement by New Afrikan Prisoner of War Kuwasi Balagoon
Publisher: National Committee to Defend New Afrikan Freedom FightersFormat: MonographCollection: Kuwasi Balagoon
At the Opening of the Brinks Trial
The Case of Silvia Baraldini
Date: 4/16/1991Call Number: PM 267Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Sally O'BrianProgram: Where We LiveCollection: Silvia Baraldini
Silvia Baraldini describes her harsh treatment and that of other U.S. political prisoners. Her attorney, Elizabeth Fink, comments on the lack of evidence presented at trial and the extreme sentencing and punishment of Baraldini at the Lexington Federal Prison. Italian member of Parliament Emma Bonino, and Italian journalist Patricia Lambroso comment on Italian parliamentary and public support for Baraldini.
Silvia Baraldini interview in Marianna, FL
Interview with Silvia Baraldini from Marianna prison in Florida. Silvia discusses her conspiracy RICO case, the liberation of Assata Shakur, being in prison with Helen Woodson, and being diagnosed with cancer.
"Where we Live" with Silvia Baraldini
Date: 4/16/1991Call Number: PM 393Format: CassetteProgram: Where we LiveCollection: Silvia Baraldini
Program on Silvia Baraldini with host Sally OBryan and guests Elizabeth Fink, attorney for Silvia Baraldini, and an Italian journalist discussing Silvia's transfer to Italy. Also, a phone conversation with Silvia Baraldini from Marianna, FL.
Silvia Baraldini and Susan Rosenberg at Danbury
Silvia Baraldini and Susan Rosenbrg talk about their prison conditions at Danbury, being in isolation, and read poetry.
