Join Us This Week As We 

Take THIS Revolution to the Campuses

This week we are focusing on taking out the
THE REVOLUTION WE NEED...THE LEADERSHIP WE HAVE to U of C.


Spread the word if you know any one who would like to get this out to college students at University of Chicago who are just starting back to campus this week!!!


Monday September 27
Posting on campus in preparation for getting out the THE REVOLUTION WE NEED...THE LEADERSHIP WE HAVE flyer on Tuesday and Thursday


Tuesday September 28 and Thursday September 30
Join a team to saturate UC - Meet 10:00a at the Hutch (cafeteria 57th and University)
please call if you can do either of these days


Friday October 1
Student Fair on the quad 3:00p - 5:30p (We will have a back up plan for inclement weather)

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From Revolution #212, September 26, 2010 To Revolutionaries, Radicals and Resisters: Last year, the movement for revolution began to get going on the campus. The revolutionary communists came, straight up, to Columbia and Cal-Berkeley, to UCLA and University of Chicago, NYU and Harvard, Howard and Clark Atlanta University. They challenged the conventional wisdom-and sometimes the spokespeople for that wisdom. They took on what "everybody knows" about the history and future of communist revolutions... about the still ongoing and, yes, intensifying oppression of women... and about the grotesque irony of Black youth becoming a new generation of "Buffalo Soldiers"-joining the U.S. Army to violently defend the very white supremacist system that forecloses their future. A special Revolution on the environmental emergency-one which lays bare the real depth and source of the problem but also shows how revolution could deal with this-began to get out as well.   All this was badly needed. Without a revolutionary movement on the campuses, and without radical ferment and much more critical thinking and a whole lot of imagination among the students, there won't be revolution. There won't be an end to the horrors; just a tinkering with and touching up of the system that produced the horrors. This year? Let's take it deeper and let's take it wider. Let's get back into the debates we opened up. And let's open up some new ones. Let's talk about Israel-about its whole history, what it's doing today, and how all that fits into U.S. global domination. Let's talk about micro-lending and NGOs, and how those false solutions suck in thousands of students every year who really do want to make a difference with their lives. Let's seriously get that Revolution on the environment out to the many students agonizing over the future of life on this planet. And let's get into, most of all, the possibility for a whole different future society on this land that will be laid out in the Constitution for the New Socialist Republic in North America-coming this Fall! (read more!) ------------------------------------------------------

We received this from the AD HOC COMMITTE FOR REASON FREE GREGORY KOGER: WED 9/22 Bond Hearing "I am astonished by the extreme measures taken against Gregory Koger, all for misdemeanor charges. This is not justice, especially for a person of his moral standing." Fr. Robert Bossie, SCJ "The amount of work and dedication that Gregory has invested in this school and the work he has done with the inner city youth... is beyond measure." Chicago inner city high school principal, on behalf of teachers, staff and students On September 8, Gregory Koger was sentenced to 300 days in jail for videotaping a brief political statement at a public event in Skokie, IL.  When Gregory was asked to stop, he put down his video camera.   Trespass charges were brought because he started filming with his iPhone.  But videotaping is not a crime!  Filming has nothing to do with the legal definition of trespass.  The trespass law states that you must be ordered to leave, and then show that you intend to remain after you have been given notice to leave.  Testimony in court made it clear that Gregory was not ordered to leave until the police were already dragging him out of the auditorium. Gregory Koger was the only person harmed in this whole episode.  He was assaulted and injured by police and then charged - as is often the case for victims of police brutality - with resisting arrest and simple battery.  An important issue brief from The American Constitution Society calls these "cover charges" because they are so often used to "cover up" police misconduct.   Gregory has maintained his innocence and is appealing his conviction. (read more...) Read Gregory's own words here. All Out to court September, 22 9:30amfor the appeal of the sentence and reinstating bond. Cook County Courthouse, 5600 W Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL Call 773.489.0930 to arrange a ride to Skokie Courthouse on Wed. morning. Sign the petition to urge that Gregory Koger be immediately released from jail.   Below are some of the people who have signed the petition August Berkshire, President of the Minnesota Atheists* Father Bob Bossie, SCJ Pat Hill, Exec. Director, African-American Police League* Prof. Theodore Jennings, Chicago Theological Seminary* H. Candace Gorman, Attorney for Guantanamo detainees Cynthia McKinney Michael Radzilowsky, Attorney Joann Shapiro Cindy Sheehan David Swanson Debra Sweet Sunsara Taylor Matthis Chiroux, The Disobedient *For identification purposes only Donate to Gregory's legal defense (online through PayPal) or checks can be made out to "Gregory Koger Fund" and mailed to: Ad Hoc Committee, 1055 W. Bryn Mawr, #226, Chicago, IL 60660 Join us in court for the appeal of the sentence and reinstating bond on September 22, 9:30am Cook County Courthouse, 5600 W Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL For more information, see dropthecharges.net  Email: adhoc4reason AT gmail.com More links to coverage of the case The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press http://www.rcfp.org/newsitems/index.php?i=11547 Revolution newspaper http://revcom.us/a/212/videographer-en.html http://revcom.us/a/211/sentenced-en.html Michael Slate Show, KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles (audio interview September 3, 2010) http://archive.kpfk.org/parchive/xml/bts_michael.xml Chicago Tribune http://triblocal.com/Skokie/detail/212594.html Mitchell Szczepanczyk show, The Ministry of Truth, WHPK 88.5 FM Chicago(audio interview August 31, 2010) http://www.szcz.org/audio/tmot_2010-09-02.mp3 Please send links of coverage we may have missed to adhoc4reason@gmail.com

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Innocent Videographer Sentenced to 300 Days in Cook County Jail  Today, September 8, 2010, in Skokie IL, the judge sentenced Gregory Koger to 300 days in Cook County jail.  She did this in the face of 7 character witnesses (including a college professor, a former assistant state's attorney, a Catholic priest, a University of Chicago student Gregory mentored, and his employer, an attorney) and 25 written personal testimonials from a wide array of people, including former Ethical Humanist Society members.  These were all moving tributes to Gregory's character, his transformation from a troubled youth, his morality and his devotion to bettering humanity.   These statements painted a picture of a human being who had touched many lives and inspired people. They and the almost 1,000 signatories and comments on a petition called on the judge to not give Gregory jail time. Supporters who overflowed the courtroom were outraged when the judge threw the book at Gregory for misdemeanor convictions for taking pictures with an iPhone. Probation is the default sentence for all misdemeanors. The prosecution presented no witnesses. They entered only documentation of two prior convictions.  The judge took this up with a vengeance, saying that Gregory had demonstrated his "volatile nature." She even went so far as to claim he endangered every person in the Ethical Humanist Society auditorium.  This was extraordinary since there was no testimony claiming this during the trial.   The judge delivered a tirade to Koger which included stating, "you absolutely deserve the maximum ..."  The defense committee for Gregory stated in a press release, "After the hearing people gathered outside to denounce the sentencing.  People who had witnessed the arrest spoke about how outraged they were that Gregory was even arrested in the first place much less face real jail time." We are determined to not let this outrage stand.  Many more people need to hear about it and raise their voices in protest.   WHAT YOU CAN DO: Post this blog everywhere, your blog, twitter, facebook etc... everywhere you can   Immediately sign and circulate this petition: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1170/action/gregory-koger.   Sign the ad (coming very soon).  1000 people @ contributing $5 or more for publication in a major Chicago newspaper.  Matching funds also needed. Send letters and cards to  Gregory  in jail to show your support.  In order to be sure he gets his mail, inform the committee that you wrote him.  (adhoc4reason@gmail.com) Gregory Koger #2010-0826188 PO Box 089002 Chicago, IL 60608   Share these resources   Chicago Tribune coverage of sentencing  Gregory's YouTube statement Sunsara Taylor's statement on her blog PZ Myers blog pharyngula on Gregory's trial. · Send statements of support for Gregory to the defense committee AdHoc4Reason@gmail.com · Donate money for the appeal. Go to the defense committee website for more information www.dropthecharges.net  · Keep in touch with the Ad Hoc Committee (312.593.4191) at www.dropthecharges.net, or email adhoc4reason@gmail.com. Gregory Koger Writes From Jail I want to express my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love and support in the face of this political attack. Although it pains me to be locked up in the hellholes of America's racist gulag once again, I now have the opportunity to bring revolution and communism to the youth and others locked down here with me in the Cook County Jail. Despite the attempts of those in power in the ruling class to break my spirit, this political prosecution has only served to strengthen my determination to sweep this horrendous capitalist system of exploitation and oppression from the face of the earth and liberate all of humanity. Revolutionary Love, GREGORY posted on REVOLUTION #211                       A Grave Injustice Has Been Perpetrated..      FREE Gregory! No Jail Time!  A grave injustice has been perpetrated! In an outrageous trial, for "crimes" that never happened, a young man who came out of prison and took up revolutionary politics was convicted in a Skokie, Illinois, court on August 26 of three totally trumped-up criminal misdemeanor charges of trespass, simple battery (on a cop) and resisting arrest. In an additional outrage, instead of allowing Gregory to remain out of jail on bond pending a sentencing hearing, the judge revoked his bond and he was taken directly from the courthouse to jail. The sentencing hearing is September 8, where he faces as many as three years in jail. This railroad must be stopped!(read the whole posting)

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6:30 pm -- Come to Revolution Books 2:30 pm -- Gather at Daley Plaza 9:30 am -- Come to the sentencing hearing Alert! Gregory Koger Sentencing September 8, 2010 6:30 pm -- Come to Revolution Books We hope to celebrate but regardless of the outcome, make plans to take this fight to another level! 2:30 pm -- Gather at Daley Plaza Whatever the verdict, gather at Daley Plaza for a protest and media event -- bring signs, bring your friends! 9:30 am -- Come to the hearing Support Gregory at his sentencing hearing Cook County Courthouse, 5600 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL Spread the Word!!! posted on REVOLUTION #211                       A Grave Injustice Has Been Perpetrated.. FREE Gregory! No Jail Time!  A grave injustice has been perpetrated! In an outrageous trial, for "crimes" that never happened, a young man who came out of prison and took up revolutionary politics was convicted in a Skokie, Illinois, court on August 26 of three totally trumped-up criminal misdemeanor charges of trespass, simple battery (on a cop) and resisting arrest. In an additional outrage, instead of allowing Gregory to remain out of jail on bond pending a sentencing hearing, the judge revoked his bond and he was taken directly from the courthouse to jail. The sentencing hearing is September 8, where he faces as many as three years in jail. This railroad must be stopped!(read the whole posting) Gregory Koger Writes From Jail I want to express my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love and support in the face of this political attack. Although it pains me to be locked up in the hellholes of America's racist gulag once again, I now have the opportunity to bring revolution and communism to the youth and others locked down here with me in the Cook County Jail. Despite the attempts of those in power in the ruling class to break my spirit, this political prosecution has only served to strengthen my determination to sweep this horrendous capitalist system of exploitation and oppression from the face of the earth and liberate all of humanity. Revolutionary Love, GREGORY WHAT YOU CAN DO: · Show your support at the sentencing hearing on 9/8 9:30am Cook County Courthouse, 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL, in Courtroom 205. CALL Revolution Books to arrange for a ride to the hearing leaving Revolution Books at 8:15am. ·Immediately sign and circulate this petition: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1170/action/gregory-koger. . Check Out PZ Myers blog pharyngula on Gregory's trial. · Send statements of support for Gregory to the defense committee AdHoc4Reason@gmail.com · Donate money for the appeal. Go to the defense committee website for more information www.dropthecharges.net  · Keep in touch with the Ad Hoc Committee (312.593.4191) at www.dropthecharges.net, or email adhoc4reason@gmail.com.

REVOLUTION BOOKS 1103 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773.489.0930 revbookschi@pobox.com Go to Chicago Revolution Books blog for upcoming events. SUMMER HOURS Wed-Sat: Noon-7pm Sun: Noon-5pm   Donate and Keep the Doors Open at Revolution Books If You Haven't Donated, the Time is Now! Click below to make a contribution via PayPal.   Join the Friends of Revolution Books today.

6:30 pm -- Come to Revolution Books 2:30 pm -- Gather at Daley Plaza 9:30 am -- Come to the sentencing hearing Alert! Gregory Koger Sentencing  September 8, 2010 6:30 pm -- Come to Revolution Books We hope to celebrate but regardless of the outcome, make plans to take this fight to another level! 2:30 pm -- Gather at Daley Plaza Whatever the verdict, gather at Daley Plaza for a protest and media event -- bring signs, bring your friends! 9:30 am -- Come to the hearing Support Gregory at his sentencing hearing Cook County Courthouse, 5600 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL Spread the Word!!!

REVOLUTION BOOKS 1103 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773.489.0930 revbookschi@pobox.com Go to Chicago Revolution Books blog for upcoming events. SUMMER HOURS Wed-Sat: Noon-7pm Sun: Noon-5pm   Donate and Keep the Doors Open at Revolution Books If You Haven't Donated, the Time is Now! Click below to make a contribution via PayPal.   Join the Friends of Revolution Books today.

JOIN US: Videographer's Sentencing Wed 9/8 9:30am

Show your support at the sentencing hearing on 9/8 9:30am Cook County Courthouse, 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL, in Courtroom 205. posted on REVOLUTION #211                       A Grave Injustice Has Been Perpetrated..      FREE Gregory! No Jail Time!  A grave injustice has been perpetrated! In an outrageous trial, for "crimes" that never happened, a young man who came out of prison and took up revolutionary politics was convicted in a Skokie, Illinois, court on August 26 of three totally trumped-up criminal misdemeanor charges of trespass, simple battery (on a cop) and resisting arrest. In an additional outrage, instead of allowing Gregory to remain out of jail on bond pending a sentencing hearing, the judge revoked his bond and he was taken directly from the courthouse to jail. The sentencing hearing is September 8, where he faces as many as three years in jail. This railroad must be stopped!(read the whole posting) Gregory Koger Writes From Jail I want to express my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love and support in the face of this political attack. Although it pains me to be locked up in the hellholes of America's racist gulag once again, I now have the opportunity to bring revolution and communism to the youth and others locked down here with me in the Cook County Jail. Despite the attempts of those in power in the ruling class to break my spirit, this political prosecution has only served to strengthen my determination to sweep this horrendous capitalist system of exploitation and oppression from the face of the earth and liberate all of humanity. Revolutionary Love, GREGORY WHAT YOU CAN DO: · Show your support at the sentencing hearing on 9/8 9:30am Cook County Courthouse, 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL, in Courtroom 205. CALL Revolution Books to arrange for a ride to the hearing leaving Revolution Books at 8:15am. ·Immediately sign and circulate this petition: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1170/action/gregory-koger. . Check Out PZ Myers blog pharyngula on Gregory's trial. · Send statements of support for Gregory to the defense committee AdHoc4Reason@gmail.com · Donate money for the appeal. Go to the defense committee website for more information www.dropthecharges.net  · Keep in touch with the Ad Hoc Committee (312.593.4191) at www.dropthecharges.net, or email adhoc4reason@gmail.com.

REVOLUTION BOOKS 1103 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773.489.0930 revbookschi@pobox.com Go to Chicago Revolution Books blog for upcoming events. SUMMER HOURS Wed-Sat: Noon-7pm Sun: Noon-5pm   Donate and Keep the Doors Open at Revolution Books If You Haven't Donated, the Time is Now! Click below to make a contribution via PayPal.   Join the Friends of Revolution Books today.