The League of Direct Action is an alliance which evolved out of a congruous relationship between organizations founded by prisoners who are residents in the Augusta Pre-Reentry Self-Governing Community to address deficiencies in our communities.
The Virginia Defender
Established in 2005 as The Richmond Defender, The Virginia Defender is a free community newspaper, published quarterly for the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality. Print distribution is currently 12,000 and statewide. The online publication launched in Summer 2020.
Norfolk shows continued support to ‘Free Jermaine Doss!’
It’s been nearly 20 years since Jermaine Doss of Norfolk was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit, but his family and supporters have never wavered in their commitment to fight for his freedom.
FATAL HENRICO COUNTY POLICE SHOOTING STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION
As of Oct. 22, the fatal police shooting of a mentally challenged Henrico County woman was still under investigation, according to County police spokesperson Lt. M.C. Pecka.
CLIMATE CHANGE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR VIRGINIA?
With the stifling, record-breaking heat waves this year and students striking in the streets, climate change is heating things up in Virginia.
Family & friends demand freedom for Jermaine Doss
Nearly 50 people gathered in downtown Norfolk this Saturday for a press conference supporting Norfolk native Jermaine Doss, who has served nearly 20 years on a murder-for-hire charge on nothing but the now-recanted word of the confessed murderer.
Summer 2019 Issue
The Summer 2019 edition of the Virginia Defender was published August 23, 2019. Here’s what we’ve got in this issue.
SOLIDARITY WITH IMMIGRANTS
A photo update showing a crowd gathering at the Virginia State Capitol on July 12, 2019, to show solidarity with immigrants in the face of Trump’s most recent attacks.
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