Why Is Rich Paul Not Getting Released Despite OK By Judge?

Local jail superintendent Rick Van Wickler deserves a lot of credit. His jail, which many activists refer to as the Keene Spiritual Retreat, is far more humane than the atrocious Manchester “Valley St.” jail. Van Wickler himself is a public opponent of drug prohibition and a speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. There have been many positive posts about Rick here at the Free Keene blog over the years.

So why, when a local judge has approved Rich Paul for work release or home confinement, is Van Wickler stonewalling the decision? It seems hypocritical. Dave Ridley of RidleyReport.com investigates by interviewing Rich’s close friend and Free Keene blogger Wendy:

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Ridley Confronts Manchester Politicians Over Jail Abuse, Other Issues

Dave Ridley of RidleyReport.com confronts Manchester politicians regarding ongoing abuse of the humans caged at Valley St. jail:

As usual, many of the politicians are rude and walk by the independent journalist. Why anyone would voluntarily pay for “service” like this is beyond me.

Here’s another video out front of Manchester city hall where Ridley confronts the same politicians regarding a tax cap: (more…)

New Keene Cop Block WARNING Outreach Fliers

policewarningflyer2013_frontHundreds of these awesome new know-your-rights WARNING fliers have already been distributed to local college students during Pumpkin Fest and on other occasions. Most of those who have received the flyer thus far had been elated to receive useful information about their rights and those few who already knew their rights were appreciative that Keene Cop Block is actively distributing them.

You can download your own copy and print them out for use in your area, should you wish. Here it is in uncompressed .jpg:

Front Side

Back Side

Major thanks to Meg McLain for the killer design work. You can hire her for your graphics project.