Portland, OR: Benefit for Jonathan Paul, Sat. April 26

Benefit for Jonathan Paul
Portland, Oregon, Saturday, April 26, at the Red & Black Café
400 SE 12th Ave & Oak

Tables/hangout at 6pm | Speakers at 7pm | Music around 8pm
This event will feature an informative talk by Lauren Regan of the Civil
Liberties Defense Center, highlighting Jonathan Paul's case within the
context of the government's "green scare" crackdown on activists. There
will be a slideshow about Jonathan, local environmental and animal
activist groups will be tabling, and an amazing old-time music duo will
wash away our woes at the end of the night. To learn more about Jonathan's
case, see www.supportjonathan.org

For venue info see www.redandblackcafe.com

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From www.supportjonathan.org

Who is Jonathan Paul and Why Does He Need Support Right Now?

Jonathan has been an animal and environmental activist since the 1980s and
a vegan for 25 years. He and his wife live with 5 companion animals off
the grid, powering their home with solar panels. Jonathan is currently
serving a 51 – month sentence in federal prison in Phoenix, Arizona for
his role in the 1997 arson of the Cavel West horse slaughterhouse in
Redmond, OR.

Jonathan has dedicated his life to protecting the earth and alleviating
the suffering of animals, human and non-human. From 1999 until the time he
reported to prison in October of 2007, Jonathan served his community as an
Emergency Medical Technician and volunteer firefighter. Jonathan has
received numerous awards for his community service. He deserves our
support and we need to let him know how much we appreciate his sacrifices.