Tim DeChristopher

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Tim DeChristopher #16156-081
FCI HERLONG, SATELLITE CAMP
Federal Correctional Institution
PO Box 800
Herlong, CA 96113

UPDATE:  2.21.12. Tim DeChristopher Urges Action as Bureau of Land Management “Auctions” off Coal, Clean Air, Clean Water and Climate Stability for Bargain Basement Prices – Check out the Facebook page here.

Tim DeChristopher says ”This coal auction is another example of how the corporate control of government has locked the public out of the decision making process for public land and resources.  That lack of democracy just means that citizens have the responsibility of working outside of official processes to stand in the way of injustice. . .  Whatever opportunities for effective action present themselves, take action knowing that a loving movement is ready to stand behind you.”

UPDATE: 2.14.12 – WHAT NOW?

Tim is scheduled to be released to house arrest in February 2013, so we have another year to go!  Please remember to send your love and support by writing to Tim and once he’s through the stack of books that have been so generously sent to him, we’ll be posting more book choices up!

Also, our challenge to you:  join Tim’s interactive book group and expand and educate your community by starting up a community book group and share your ideas with us on the website so Tim and other book groups can continue the conversation!

APPEAL

GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE

LEGAL TEAM’S RESPONSE AND REQUEST FOR ORAL ARGUMENT

 

Tim’s story
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Donate to Tim’s legal defense (appeal)
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Read Tim’s blog posts (before and from jail) on Grist.org
Sing like a movement
Tim’s statement to the judge
Contact us (press and others)

UPDATE 1.2.12 – As we enter in 2012, Tim remains upbeat and optimistic and we wait to see what will happen with the submitted appeal!  2012 is a year full of opportunity for us to change our realities, keep updated with Peaceful Uprising as we introduce PeaceUp CORR and more campaigns that we hope will continue our Mission statement and the vision Tim began.  Looking ahead, we have a long year of visiting slots, so if you’d like to visit Tim up in Herlong, please email Dylan at: dylan@peacefuluprising.org.

NEW MEDIA:

ORION ARTICLE WITH TERRY TEMPEST WILLIAMS – “What Love Looks Like”

UPDATE 12.5.11 – Just heard from Tim that a lot of the visting forms that are being sent to Herlong are being denied due to being incomplete or for not being filled out correctly.  If you’re interested in visiting, please contact Dylan at: Dylan@peacefuluprising.org to make sure you have the necessary information to fill out your form!

UPDATE 11.30.11 – Tim DeChristopher is named one of YES! Magazine’s Breakthrough 15!  ”We think we have no power when in fact we have more than enough power.”  - Tim DeChristopher

yesmagazine.org/yes60dechristopher

On July 26, 2011, he was sentenced to two years in federal prison for a nonviolent act of civil disobedience. He was taken immediately into custody. He is a co-founding member of Peaceful Uprising (Core Principles) 

UPDATE 11/11/11:  Tim DeChristopher’s Birthday Wish – SUPPORT PEACEFUL UPRISING!

Technically, next week (November 18th) will be my 30th birthday, but it’s just a technicality.  I actually had my 30th birthday back in May.  It was the first surprise birthday party I’ve ever had, and since it was six months before my technical birthday, I REALLY   didn’t see it coming.  I showed up to the Peaceful Uprising office for a  ”meeting,” and I was shocked to see the place packed with my  friends ready to  celebrate my birthday.  It was a pretty good bet that I wouldn’t be around to  celebrate my technical birthday, so the folks at Peaceful Uprising wanted to  get it in while they had a chance.
 It was a wonderful party, but it was much more than that for me.  It showed  me that Peaceful Uprising was succeeding in one of our most important goals:  building a genuine community.  Joshua Kahn Russell once talked to me about  building a “movement that holds people.”  By that, he meant a movement that  genuinely values people instead of treating them as resources, a movement  where people know they are truly supported.  Josh knew that people will only  take the necessary bold actions if they feel like a part of something much bigger, rather than isolated individuals.
In 2008, Peaceful Uprising did not exist.  When I jumped into that auction, I had no idea who would be there to catch me.  But people came from many different paths to form this activist community that holds one another.  Of all the accomplishments of Peaceful Uprising in the past few years, I think the community they have built might be the most important.  Longtime activists from around the country have told me how impressed and envious they are of the PeaceUp community.  We know that things will get much worse before they get better, and the strength of our relationships and our community is what will keep us moving forward in those difficult times.  
Other than pictures and cards, there’s not much that I can recieve for my technical birthday next week.  Since PeaceUp has already taken care of my birthday, my birthday wish is that you take care of PeaceUp.  Think about what you can give to Peaceful Uprising.  Please become a monthly donor, donate supplies, or just stop by the warehouse to see how you can help.  I greatly appreciate all those who have been sending their support to me in letters, cards and donations, and I hope you’ll share some of that love with PeaceUp.

UPDATE 11/10/11 – SELLING TIM’S CAR!  After speaking to Tim in length while visiting in Herlong, he decided to sell his Blue, 2006 Kia Spectra and put the money into the Legal Defense Fund.  If you, or someone you know is in the market for a well-taken care of, energy efficient car – pass them these links!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180753583492&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123#ht_500wt_1182

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733005&nid=443&tab=myads

Update 10/25/11: A few of us got the chance to visit Tim on October 15th and he’s doing GREAT!  He’s happy and relaxed, eating good food and taking walks every morning and night to see the spectacular sunrises/sunsets over Herlong.  (Which are breathtaking!)  He said he’s reading, writing and working and is feeling good.

He just got a photo album so he’s asking people to send him photos with letters so he can see who is writing him!  And photos of events, etc.  We’re working on getting his Book Group going on the Peaceful Uprising site so you can see what he is reading, what he thinks about it and you can make a book list of some great reads!  (Although he says he understands he has more time to read than others, and would rather you get out and take action rather than read!)

He’s up to his neck in books right now and thanks everyone for sending so much support – please hold off on sending him more books until November/December (But do remember that his 30th birthday is November 18th!  So be sure to send some love and solidarity)

The appeals process will begin soon, so keep checking back here for more details.

Update 10.18.11:  Tim has been receiving some amazing mentions and awards – check them out!

OUTSIDE MAGAZINE – “The Trials of Bidder 70″ by Abe Streep

*Please note: On August 23rd, Tim was transferred from Utah’s Davis County Jail to a private prison in Pahrump, NV – (the holding place he refers to as a “shithole” – he was then transferred onto FCI Herlong where he is now.  Herlong is near Reno, NV and is where Tim is able to watch the sunsets/sunrises, take walks and is overall, feeling really good.  

OUTSIDE MAGAZINE – Releases email conversations between the BLM & DOI about DeChristopher’s Case under the Freedom of Information Act.

SALT LAKE CITY BIONEER OF THE YEAR – Article in the Examiner about Tim’s acceptance speech.

UTNE READER – one of the 25 visionaries of 2011

YES! Magazine (coming soon) – one of the 15 most influential people of 2011

HUFFINGTON  POST – One of the Green Game Changer Nominees of 2011

Plus, some beautiful media coverage of Tim’s story that have come out after sentencing:

THE PROGRESSIVE - Article by Terry Tempest Williams

UTNE READER - blog post by Keith Goetzman

ROLLING STONES – #9 – Pardon Tim DeChristopher

ROLLING STONES – BREAKING: interview with Tim DeChristopher from prison – by Jeff Goodell

Update: 9/19/11:  Tim is in very good spirits at Herlong.  He can walk around outside in the middle of the desert, hears coyotes at night and has more freedom than he expected or experienced at either Davis County or Southern Nevada Detention Center.  He is going to be starting his job at Herlong in the next few weeks – he says there are a few different options on the table right now, and  he is receiving more mail and is looking forward to getting more books!  Please check his Book Wish List if you’d like to send him a book.  Also, if you’d like to send him a Magazine or a book not on his Wish List, please check this page of what he has already received.

Update 9/19/11: Check out Tim’s Book Wish List!  Send him a book (and make sure to send a note separately letting him know which book is from you!  Also, he can only have 5 books at a time, and right now he has them!  So please think about spacing out the books you send him.

Update 9/8/11: Tim has arrived at Herlong FCI in Northern California.  He can now receive letters, books, magazine subscriptions etc.  To make sure that we do not send him duplicates on books or magazines, please do not send him anything besides letters until you check Tim’s “Wish List” that will be active on this website tomorrow.  As he can only have a limited number of books, it is very important that we all take the time to make sure we aren’t sending him duplicates.  Please check FAQ’s for more information on how to write to Tim, where to send it, mailing regulations etc.  As soon as we are able to be in contact with Tim, more information re: visits, needs, and personal updates will be posted!

Tim’s story
Frequently asked questions
Write to Tim
Donate to Tim’s legal defense (appeal)
Help PeaceUp carry on Tim’s work
Read Tim’s blog posts (before and from jail) on Grist.org
Sing like a movement
Tim’s statement to the judge
Contact us (press and others)

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Archives, (including original climate-trial page)
Talk to Tim on Twitter (maintained by @Ash_Anderson through letters)
Peaceful Uprising on Facebook
Calendar of Direct Action around the nation (new)

 

Wasatch range, Utah. July 23, 2011.

“Don’t go back to sleep.”
~ Quote by Rumi, which Tim included in his email signature.