“The vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus) is considered by many to be the rarest and most-endangered species of marine mammal in the world. in May 2016, the population size of the vaquita is considered to be 60, based on the results of a 2015 vessel survey and acoustic study. It is the smallest of only seven species of true porpoises, and is the only one that lives in warm waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.” – www.vivavaquita.org
“This painting is another in a short series of portraits of resistance activists at the Standing Rock reservation to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Construction on part of it had been temporarily halted, but the fight is far from over. So many people have come together to defend the tribe’s land and water rights- and to speak for a more sane and responsible way to live on this Earth. Ms. Pike has such an amazing wrote, a warning that we must change how we live, if we want a future for all of our children, Naelyn Pike was quotes as saying this- ‘Our ancestors are looking at the people with tears in their eyes because they know all the pain and suffering yet to come. They know there is no tomorrow for those yet to be born.’ She’s right. It’s up to us, this generation to turn it around… there’s no more time to lose.”
-Marius
To learn more: Native Nations Rally in Support of Standing Rock Sioux
Below is Daniel’s letter:
…Eco activist, anarchist and trans political prisoner Marius Mason has been finally approved for college courses and is trying to fundraise for them. The fundraiser has not been going very well to be honest. Can you help?
https://www.generosity.com/ education-fundraising/marius- mason-s-education–2
Marius has just applied to Ohio University Correctional Education – one of only a small number of colleges that offer full correspondence (rather than on-line) courses. As soon as all the paperwork is completed and expenses met, he will be starting his first course. Marius is really excited about starting classes!
There are, of course, costs. The coursework costs $343 per credit hour (each class is 3-4 credits), plus an application fee and books, totaling an estimated $1200-$1300 for the first course.
Marius wants to study psychology in order to, in his words, gain a better understanding of how the mind works, to develop a deeper understanding of his own diagnosed gender dysphoria, and the way in which we all develop a sense of self and our relationship to the larger society. He adds, “When I am released I don’t want to be a burden to my family. I have a huge fine and will also have many costs to pay for my lifetime of probation. It will be necessary to provide for those costs, in order to avoid a return to prison…and more than anything else, I’d like to think that I could contribute something meaningful to society, to be a help and support as so many others have helped me through these prison years.”
Educational pursuits behind the walls really helped my survival in prison. Like Marius, I was not able to take many courses as many correspondence courses have gone to an online format only. Marius has a very real chance though to pursue these efforts so that when he is out, he has a chance to acquire employment.
Please give what you can.
thanks!
with love, daniel
If you can share this email or amplify Marius’s fundraiser on social media, that would be so awesome.
https://www.facebook.com/ supportmariusmason
Marius says he has hardly gotten any mail lately. We are trying to figure out if mail is not getting through, or if no one is writing. PLEASE LIKE THIS POST IF YOU HAVE WRITTEN MARIUS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS.
Write him at Marie (Marius) Mason, 04672-061, FMC Carswell, PO Box 27137, Ft. Worth, TX 76127
Also remember to donate to the fundraiser. Marius has so little access to the outside world, being able to take a classes is important. A basic need at this point. You can donate through paypal to the supportmariusmason at riseup dot net email or via generosity.com. Only 7 people have donated so far, which is pretty pathetic. Please do not leave Marius behind. He fought/continues to fight for you, for the animals, for the earth. Fight for him. Don’t leave him behind.
Marius has finally gotten approval to enroll in college. Please donate and help spread the word about the fundraiser.
Marius wants to study psychology in order to, in his words, gain a better understanding of how the mind works, to develop a deeper understanding of his own diagnosed gender dysphoria, and the way in which we all develop a sense of self and our relationship to the larger society. He adds, “When I am released I don’t want o be a burden to my family, I have a huge fine and will also have many costs to pay for my life-time of probation. It will be necessary to provide for those costs, in order to avoid a return to prison…and more than anything else, I’d like to think that I could contribute something meaningful to society, to be a help and support as so many others have helped me through these prison years.”
