AltWeeklies Wire
A Somber Occupationnew
Maine’s anti-war activists have come up with a plan to make our congressional delegates listen. And they’re marketing it to other states.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
12-17-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
N.O. Peace for Activist's Mournersnew
New Orleans police broke up a memorial service for Portland, Maine, activist Meg Perry Sunday, by handcuffing and searching Katrina-relief volunteers who were singing songs and reminiscing about the life of the 26-year-old social-justice advocate.
Portland Phoenix |
Jeff Inglis |
12-15-2005 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Torture in Maine's Prisonnew
The maximum-security, solitary-confinement facility inside Maine State Prison is meant to be a place for prisoners who are threats to others. Testimony from six prisoners and a videotape prove it's a place where inmates are mistreated.
Portland Phoenix |
Lance Tapley |
11-14-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
