It IS happening HERE and NOW. Clear and present danger. I remember years ago, during China’s student protests, I reference this picture a lot: “Hear us now or be us later.” We were deaf then. We adapted some tactics, but the masses were deaf then. It goes back farther, much farther than that; though we’re… Continue reading On the here and now, and trying
Poetry round up – 6/2/25
IMU IMU just another side of the SHU as far as the dark side of the moon silent too segregation — torture abuse mental degradation hatred infused it’s what they do resistance seems moot what’s the use? — RESISTANCE see it’s ESSENCE it’s core to our belief in the struggle to be free no matter… Continue reading Poetry round up – 6/2/25
June 11
A June 11th gift from Malik. In his words: “Remember this, resistance is essence, always resist, always try. Love and solidarity.”
Poems for Gaza
Genocide is no accident International aid shouldn’t be this hazardous Medics, doctors, ambulance crews, firemen, hospitals, even bombing schools Disastrous Your excuse “A professional misstep” Not even an apology that’s long overdue Nothing much a sorry could do But the gall to wave it off with an excuse Madness Know this, we’ll not pity you… Continue reading Poems for Gaza
The crushing truth of our state of decay
When I was young, I had a neighbor with a Midwest, above ground pool. It was amazing, not one like it to be found, and huge, “very bigley,” as our oppressor says. Perhaps I was small, and the world and everything in it felt large. I don’t know. What I do know, though, is that… Continue reading The crushing truth of our state of decay
Malik’s update from the hole
Today is 3/29/25. Saturday. I was first brought to the hole, getting ready for Juma, on Friday the 28th of February. I was given no cause nor warning. When they took me, they stole my envelopes and address book, my copy of the zine that was made of some blog posts, and my request to… Continue reading Malik’s update from the hole
PHONE ZAP: Get Malik Out Of Solitary!
Political prisoner Malik Muhammad is facing repression and has been thrown in solitary confinement again! Show him support by calling the prison and demanding his release! Malik was thrown in solitary without reason or clear rationale. He is once again being deprived of his communications, books, contact with other prisoners, and basic human needs. Malik… Continue reading PHONE ZAP: Get Malik Out Of Solitary!