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Statement in Support of Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ)

Statement in Support of Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ)

“I, Oso Blanco, support and encourage the autonomous zone reclaimed in Seattle. In the name of Dragging Canoe, in the name of Tecumseh, and in the name of Crazy Horse, I encourage all occupants of the sovereign area to invite the Suquamish people to have a voice in all matters, in benefit of the people, for you are on their land. I love you all and I encourage you to continue. My heart is extremely proud and filled with hope. You are on the correct course - continue on no matter what.

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A Revolutionary’s Farewell: Rest in Power, Tom Manning

A Revolutionary’s Farewell: Rest in Power, Tom Manning

Brothers and Sisters of the Struggles:

I’m sad to learn I’ve lost a great and true Warrior Brother, Tom Manning, who left this earth only very recently. He is free now. Dealing with our loss is not getting easier. The only positive way I can deal with the loss of our great comrade is to think of his transition in those terms. Tom is free now, and it is always better to be free.

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Love & Power: The Ballad of Oso Blanco Revisited

Love & Power: The Ballad of Oso Blanco Revisited

It’s a long way to Nottinghamshire,/ Or to Chiapas, Mexico,/ But you can’t tell me that Robin Hood ain’t real/ Since the Feds caught up with Oso Blanco!/ – The Martyr Index, Oso Blanco

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White Bear and Shining Flower

White Bear and Shining Flower

Yona Unega-ale-Utsilvsgi-Utsisdalugisgi

A long time ago there were two young Native Tsa la gi lovers. They were both 16 Summer Season of age. White bear was strong and fearless by nature. He was very special among his clan - - the longhair - - due to his name and his creative skills, as well as his looks. The way he looked upon the earth, “Elohi”. White Bear was very handsome. White Bear loved the most beautiful young woman of the Wolf Clan, Shining Flower. All the clans of the real people, the tsa la gi, had never seen such gracefulness, love and intelligent spirit come to life on Earth, as Shining flower - - Utsilvsgi-Utsisdalugisgi. She was a real benefit to her clan and all real people who knew her. She was not only helpful, kind and joyful, but also full of all kinds of expression and true compassion.

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