Commentary

On Sunday, London wrapped up this summer’s Olympic games with a flashy closing ceremony. But amid the hype there were important gains for some of the athletes who shared the world stage. Mumia Abu Jamal has this commentary.

This week, writer Gore Vidal died at the age of 86. For more on his life and legacy, a commentary by Mumia Abu Jamal.

Much attention this week has focused on the massacre of 16 Afghan civilians by a US soldier. As details continue to emerge, and many in Afghanistan call for the accused to be tried in their country, commentator Mumia Abu Jamal looks at another massacre committed by US soldiers and the lack of justice for the crimes.

Mumia Abu-Jamal is an award-winning journalist who chronicles the human condition. He has been a resident of Pennsylvania’s death row for twenty-five years. Writing from his solitary confinement cell his essays have reached a worldwide audience. His books "Live From Death Row", "Death Blossoms", "All Things Censored", “Faith of Our Fathers” and the recently released “We Want Freedom” have sold over 150,000 copies and been translated into nine languages. His 1982-murder trial and subsequent conviction have been the subject of great debate.

Mumia Abu-Jamal is an award-winning journalist who chronicles the human condition. He has been a resident of Pennsylvania’s death row for twenty-five years. Writing from his solitary confinement cell his essays have reached a worldwide audience. His books "Live From Death Row", "Death Blossoms", "All Things Censored", “Faith of Our Fathers” and the recently released “We Want Freedom” have sold over 150,000 copies and been translated into nine languages. His 1982-murder trial and subsequent conviction have been the subject of great debate.

Free Speech Radio News anchor Aura Bogado spoke with Quetzal band member Quetzal Flores about the band's decision to boycott a concert sponsored by the Israeli Consulate.  The band shares their song, Intifada with FSRN listeners.  Some of the lyrics include these words: "Palestine...