Jeff Luers 7th Anniversary Event

Features New Film, Two Bands and Speakers
Wednesday, June 13th 7pm at Cosmic Pizza, 199 W. 8th Ave.

For immediate release:

Contact: Lydia Bartholow femmemilitia@gmail.com 541-556-3392

*Premier Showing* of the new film How I Became An Eco-Warrior
*Presentations* on Green Scare Sentencing Hearings & Jeff’s Appeal
*Great Music* by the Inkwell Rhythm Makers & the Blair St. Mugwumps
*Updates* by members of the Jeff Luers Support Group & the Civil Liberties Defense Center

On Wednesday, June 13th at 7pm at Cosmic Pizza (199 W. 8th Ave.) will be the Jeff Luers 7th Anniversary Benefit featuring speakers, a new 40-minute film and two live bands. Updates about the Jeff’s recent appeal ruling and the Green Scare sentencing hearings will begin the evening, along with the film. Two great jug bands will entertain after the speakers, film and updates.

The Jeff Luers Support Group, the Civil Liberties Defense Center and the International Socialist Organization co-sponsor this evening of entertainment to generate funds, awareness and continuing support for Jeff’s case and other ecological activists facing a terrorist label by the Bush administration. There is a $5 suggested donation, with no one turned away at the door.

The film, How I Became An Eco-Warrior is a compelling story of a young man’s life sacrificed as he attempted to tackle a global environmental crisis. Lauren Cynamon, the filmmaker, is based out of Brooklyn New York and currently works on environmental shows at VBS.tv.

There will be presentations by members of the Civil Liberties Defense Center, the Jeff Luers Support Group, and others and updates on Jeff’s appeal and the “green scare” campaign of repression against environmental and animal rights activists.

www.freejeffluers.org

June marks the 7th year that Oregon political prisoner Jeff "Free" Luers was sentenced to an outrageous 22 years and 8 months imprisonment for burning three SUVs at a Eugene car dealership in protest of global warming and ecological devastation. Although Jeff recently won his appeal and is expecting a reduced sentence, this case is not over. In Jeff’s own words:

"I have spoken with my attorney and there are still many battles ahead. Hard choices will have to be made. I am by no means close to walking out of prison, just one step closer. This is a victory, and while my own personal struggle is making headway others are just beginning."

"This June, show your solidarity with me, and all those who have struggled, past and present, to make this world a better place. It doesn’t matter what cause or issue you fight for - we are all connected. What does matter is that we stand united and make our voices heard."