Commutation of Leonard Peltier's prison sentence sparks memories of stay in Springfield
Former reporter Mike Schilling recalls his Springfield prison interview with activist Leonard Peltier, whose sentence was commuted by Joe Biden.
‘Today we rejoice’: Leonard Peltier supporters gather to pray, celebrate
More than 100 people gathered Jan. 25 on the Pine Ridge Reservation at the site of the June 26, 1975, shootout that left two ...
Letters for Jan. 29: Commuting Peltier’s sentence does not support law enforcement
Letter writers discuss Joe Biden’s commutation of Leonard Peltier’s sentence, safe gun storage, Donald Trump’s pardons, and federal workers being asked to ‘spy’ on ...
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Indigenous advocates gather to celebrate Peltier's upcoming release
Native people from across the country gathered in Oglala to celebrate Leonard Peltier's clemency and pray for his safe return ...
‘Free Leonard Peltier’ Review: Engaging Doc About Activist Accused of Killing Two FBI Agents in 1975 Is Timelier Than Ever
Directors Jesse Short Bull and David France have diligently assembled a potent history lesson about Leonard Peltier, whom ...
‘Free Leonard Peltier' Review: Doc About Imprisoned Indigenous Activist Is Timelier Than Ever, but Leaves Too Much Unexamined
Jesse Short Bull and David France's documentary tells Peltier's story all the way through President Joe Biden's commutation.
As He Awaits Release From Federal Prison, Leonard Peltier Is Still in Danger, Advocates Say
The warning comes after the joyous twist of clemency for the Indigenous activist, as shown in a Sundance film premiering ...
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Biden sparks outrage with last-minute commutation of man convicted of killing FBI agents
(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden has sparked outrage after commuting the sentence of Leonard Peltier in a last-minute move before ... being convicted of the murder of two FBI agents on South ...
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From ‘The Stringer’ to ‘Move Ya Body,’ BIPOC Filmmakers Share the Untold Legacy of Their Communities in Sundance 2025 Documentaries
Similar to Nguyen, filmmaker Jesse Short Bull, from the Oglala Lakota Tribe in South Dakota, felt a personal connection to ...
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Court order filed to officially release Leonard Peltier
An executive order that commutes the life prison sentence of Leonard Peltier has been officially filed with the U.S. Clerk of ...
Who Is Leonard Peltier? 'Incident at Oglala' Has What You Need To Know
This Leonard Peltier documentary is narrated by the one and only Robert Redford and has a whopping 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Celebration and criticism follow Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier’s prison sentence commutation
The 11th hour clemency of Leonard Peltier has touched off a wave of joy, but it also brings pain to those who believe he ...