I'm very proud to announce that Pittsburgh PA is now home to a large housing, retail and studio space for writers who have become political dissidents of their native countries. Exiled writers, journalist and artist from all over the world may soon sanctuary among it's members and within it's walls. We as libertarians who are also concerned about the freedom of all speech should work to help encourage the organizers at City of Asylum to bring about awareness to America's own jailed writers and thinkers such as rececntly released Jim Bell and still sitting locked up in a cage Ross Ulbricht. As many already know, Ross Ulbricht has been arrested by his own government in 2013 for writing computer code that allowed the peaceful voluntary interaction between consenting individuals. His courageous actions helped lessen the violence associated in the underground drug market.
Pittsburgh has long been a destination for immigrants seeking a better life. Much of it's urban areas are making a major come back in terms of redevelopment of old buildings and homes and attracting bright compassionate minds to come to the table in it's future planing. As a long time resident born in the city, all of this has been very refreshing to witness first hand. I'd just like to work and help make projects like this as inclusive as possible. City of Asylum is funded in part though private money, state and Federal taxation.
http://cityofasylum.org/donate/
Their video here explains their actions and concerns.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofasylumpittsburgh/?fref=ts
Moderators are also very active on their facebook page.
As political dissident exiled from my country i appreciate this initiative thanks.
Anyway because my passport was taken by the police, I would appreciate still more this kind of initiatives in Europe where i still can travel...
All the best for this initiative!
Very sorry to hear. Yes, initiatives like this are much needed in all parts of the world. This is a very small step that aims to tackle a very serious problem.
Friends and I erected the fire escape on the backside of the facility.
That's great. Not to be forgotten is the American tax-resister Irwin Schiff who was imprisoned, and left to die there, for promoting his book on why you don't have to pay taxes.