This is an archive of the former website of the Maoist Internationalist Movement, which was run by the now defunct Maoist Internationalist Party - Amerika. The MIM now consists of many independent cells, many of which have their own indendendent organs both online and off. MIM(Prisons) serves these documents as a service to and reference for the anti-imperialist movement worldwide.
What non-prisoners can do to support prisoners' struggles and MIM
*1. Struggle with, work with, finance and join  MIM or RAIL. The best way to support prisoners is to  overthrow  the system under which capitalists profit from the  exploitation of prisoners. History shows that the  best way to do this is to build a Marxist- Leninist-Maoist party. The oppressors will not give  up  their power without a fight.

*2. Finance RAIL and MIM's prison work. Our biggest bill  each month is postage. Most of the prison comrades  who read MIM Notes have no way of paying for it.  So if you have money, send what you can afford.  Every  cent helps, and stamps are as good as cash to us.

*3. Distribute MIM Notes and Notas Rojas. Bring  the voices of prisoners and their supporters to as  large and wide an audience of people as possible.  Contact MIM for bulk rates and distribution tips.

*4. Help support, write, and produce RAIL Notes. Many prisoners are not yet politically conscious. Topical RAIL Notes would help tie not yet active prisoners into specific struggles. The continental exposure of RAIL's activities will help to let prisoners know that there are even more people out there fighting for prisoners rights and against injustice.

*5. Start or join a prison support group. MIM can  provide advice and resources to help you build  public opinion for prisoners and their struggles.

*6. Fight censorship, beatings, torture and other  fascist outrages. Under Lock and Key often  features the addresses of prisoners' friends and  enemies.  Work with the friends and let the enemies know  you're watching. (Don't expect to win the fascists  to the side of humanity, however. See #1 in this  list).

*7. Stay in touch. Keep us informed of pro- prisoner work you do. Our readers might find it  educational  or inspirational.
 

 
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