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“In one of his final acts in office, President Obama shortened the sentences of 209 prisoners, pardoned 64 individuals .The list included Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning, longtime imprisoned Puerto Rican independence activist Oscar López Rivera and retired U.S. Marine Corps General James Cartwright. But missing from the list is 71-year-old Native American activist Leonard Peltier.”

Quote by Amy Goodman

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Amy Goodman is an American journalist known for her work on the public radio program 'Democracy Now!'. Born on April 13, 1957, she is celebrated for her in-depth reporting on political and social issues, particularly in the areas of international conflict and human rights. more

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