Elaine Brown

Throughout the last four decades, Elaine has been committed to and organized significant efforts toward effecting progressive change in the United States. In addition to Black Panther Party leadership, which included editing the Party's news organ, running for public office in Oakland (1973 and 1975), and leading the Party (1974-1977) as its Chairman, since that time Elaine has actively worked for such social change through to today. Much of her recent work has been focused on radical reform of the criminal justice system and related efforts. In this regard, Elaine has authored and edited books about the plight of prisoners and the injustices in the criminal justice and prison systems, published numerous articles and newsletters in support of prison reform, and lectured widely at colleges and universities on the question. Elaine is quoted as a reliable source and expert on the criminal justice system and considered a noted advocate for its radical reform.

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[hork111]

@elizabethfaraone There's just no hope for you, is there? You're determined to die with an unimpeachable character. Sounds boring. Might well join the rest of us pigs wallowing in the muck of life. As for my comments being a reflection of myself, guilty as charged. I've said enough about Ms. Brown, prefer to live the rest of my life untainted by her noxious rodent smell.

[elizabethfaraone]

To all of my fellow dreamers who live decently in an indecent world: Keep up the struggle. We've a long way to go.

[elizabethfaraone]

@hork111 It is possible to live with integrity. There have been many who have done so under the most dire of circumstances and there will continue to be. I have lived under, what you call, the "right" circumstances that you believe should inspire corruption since birth and refuse to sleep with corruption. You condemn Elaine because you suspect she was sleeping with the enemy, without having any proof. Your condemnation of her is more a reflection of yourself than her.

[hork111]

@elizabethfaraone Come on, please get a grip. We're humans, we're corrupt. I don't mind corruption, long as it's not too bad. Besides, railing against corruption is like cursing the weather. And how do you know that, given the right circumstances, that you won't be corrupt? Stop trying for sainthood and just live with the fact we're all imperfect humans. As for TV, I do enjoy some of it. Americans watch TV. I also read, I'm constantly scouring bookstores.

[elizabethfaraone]

Respond to this video...Those with African ancestors are treated better in some countries than in the US. Dominica is one example. I measure the success of a country by its lack of tyranny and its ability to take care of its weakest. The common belief of those living in the US is that to live a life that is not corrupt is not possible. I strongly suspect this has to do with the lack of authentic educators and the use of TV for information. To live unethically is encouraged. 

[hork111]

@elizabethfaraone When I say progressive I mean relatively speaking. As much as I rail against this country, for black people it is the promised land. Not progressive? I watch Spanish TV. Just try finding any black people on there. Brazil? A banker friend of mine who' s very dark had problems years ago getting a decent Rio hotel. When you say 'better place', what do you mean? The country lurches along. It's never going to be 'right'. I bet there's some pretty women in Chile. Say hello for me.

[elizabethfaraone]

@hork111 I've never considered the US very progressive. And I think Obama was elected because he appealed to people with differing beliefs by not being honest. Of course, no politicians in the US are honest when running for office. The "change" strategy has been used for many, many years and it really does work. But it doesn't bring us to a better place. I'm thinking about moving to Chile. Despite the tragedy of 9/11 1973, I like the fact that Allende was voted in.

[hork111]

@elizabethfaraone I didn't think Obama could win either. In retrospect I had forgotten two important things. One, Obama wasn't in the Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton mode. Obama was highly-educated, connected, telegenic, no firebrand. And it was his time. Point number two. America remains a socially progressive nation. It gave a half-black man a chance to lead it, something that, given my daily experiences, I never thought would happen. I live in Seattle. White people run from me on a daily basis.

[elizabethfaraone]

There is no such thing as an illegal immigrant. They are the new immigrants who are not protected by labor laws and they are called illegal to serve this purpose.

[elizabethfaraone]

@hork111 I don't know who Elaine is sleeping with but I seriously doubt she is sleeping with someone who contradicts her beliefs. She's too strong for that. I agree with most of Elaine's assessments. She was wrong about Obama's ability to win the election. I was surprised that he won. I don't like Obama and I don't think the US is able to vote in anyone good into power, but they did vote for the lesser of two evils. I guess you don't like the majority of what Elaine is saying in this video.