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Special Coverage

Facebook Shuts Down “Free Ricardo Palmera!” Group
Josh Sykes | Asheville, NC | 7/02/10
In a move to censor the voices of solidarity and human rights, Facebook shut down the "Free Ricardo Palmera!" page, claiming it violates their...
facebook, Ricardo Palmera
Tom Burke interviewed by RT - Russia Today
Staff | United States | 3/28/10
Tom Burke, a founder of the National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera, was interviewed by RT (previously known as Russia Today) on the case of Ricardo...
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP)
Petition campaign underway to demand freedom for Ricardo Palmera
Staff | United States | 3/24/10
The National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera is launching a petition campaign targeting U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. The National Committee is...
National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP)
Electric shock "trial," sickening violation of Ricardo Palmera’s human rights
Staff | United States | 3/05/10
Tom Burke, spokesperson for the National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera, urgently requests, “Help and aid from Americans, Colombians, and the...
National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera
Absurd Florida lawsuit against Colombian rebels
Mick Kelly | United States | 12/16/09
Speaking with Fight Back! Dec. 15, a leader of the U.S.-based National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera, Tom Burke, slammed a Nov. 12 lawsuit filed in...
FARC-EP, National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera, Political prisoners, Ricardo Palmera
Defending the Right to Dissent
Meredith Aby | St. Paul, MN | 9/10/09
Even though the 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC) has been over for a year, eight Twin Cities activists are still caught up in its aftermath.
Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War, Patriot Act, RNC 8, RNC Welcoming Committee
SDS convention in solidarity with Quad City Die Casting workers
Staff | Murfreesboro, TN | 7/22/09
Fight Back News Service is circulating the following resolution supporting the Quad City Die Casting workers. The resolution was passed by the July 11-12...
Quad City Die Casting, Students for a Democratic Society
Protest at Wells Fargo HQ backs Quad City Die Casting workers
Staff | San Francisco, CA | 7/16/09
Protesters picketed Wells Fargo's global corporate headquarters in the financial district here, July 10.
Quad City Die Casting, Wells Fargo
11 arrested as Quad City Die Casting workers step up fight against plant closure
Daniel Ginsberg | Moline, IL | 7/10/09
"Wells Fargo, shame on you!" chanted the crowd of over 125 as eleven brave protesters blocked the road outside Wells Fargo here, July 9.
Quad City Die Casting, Wells Fargo
Struggle catches fire as workers from around the country rally in support
Fight Back! Editors | Moline, IL | 7/09/09
The workers of Quad City Die Casting are on the frontlines in the battle against plant closures.
Quad City Die Casting