General Defense Committee

05/22/2026

Parties close with Pamela Blodgett confirmed Pamela has NOT passed away. From social media communications with formerly incarcerated women and JPay communications with a woman inside, we heard that Pamela passed recently. We deeply apologize for making an inaccurate claim about Pamela and apologize to her and her family for any distress we have perpetuated! The oppressive conditions at WHV render inside to outside communications and reporting difficult, and we should have worked harder to not add to speculation. We have deleted our former post, and will work to rebuild trust in the information we share. Let’s continue to struggle to free the women inside and to shut the Valley of Death down. Please continue to support the women inside, who are facing severe levels of medical, sexual, and physical abuse. Justice for Khaira Howard & Rebecca Fackler! Free Pamela Blodgett! Free Krystal Clark! Shut Down WHV!

05/22/2026

At least three women have died within one week of each other at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Pittsfield, Michigan; Their deaths are a direct result of ongoing medical neglect and torture at WHV. 

The deaths of Khaira, Pamela, and Rebecca are a result of a disturbing, deep rooted pattern of neglect, abuse, and retaliation toward women who speak out against the inhumane treatment and conditions they face at “The Valley of Death”. These women pled for help, spoke out about the mold, the abuse, the rotten food, lack proper medical care, they were ignored and targeted and now they are dead at the hands of WHV prison staff, MDOC prisoncrats, and state officials all the way up to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who are all aware of the severe problems at WHV and turn a blind eye.

The General Defense Committee stands in solidarity with the mourning families and loved ones of Khaira Howard, Pamela Blodgett, and Rebecca Fackler, as well as the women and people who still remain captive inside WHV. The situation at WHV is a microcosm OF EVERY ISSUE OF CAPITALISM AND EVERY BATTLE AGAINST CAPITALISM, shutting down WHV is an urgent task we need to fight for and we will fight to see the end of the amerikkkan carceral system.ABOLISH PRISONS, FREE KRYSTAL CLARK, FREE THEM ALL

05/18/2026

This Wednesday in Lansing we are celebrating the birthday and legacy of Malcolm X. We will be reading some reflections and watching a video of him speaking in Los Angelos in 1963 after LAPD attacked NOI members. Hope you can join us.

05/12/2026

Wednesday 5/13 7pm - Mutual Aid: Limits and Possibilities
Discussion of reading https://kites-journal.org/2020/12/22/malcolm-x-didnt-dish-out-free-bean-pies/ At the Lansing GDC office - 1607 E. Kalamazoo st.

04/30/2026

Do you need to check your car to see what’s wrong with it?
Do you need to replace a broken light?
Do you need to check your oil and fluids?

All this and more is free this Saturday, with volunteer mechanics, because here we all have a reason to show solidarity and look out for one another.

Taking care of our cars helps prevent the police from pulling us over, and maybe keeps Immigration from calling us if we’re immigrants.
We look out for each other!

We’re also offering free clothing, diapers, and hygiene products, as well as food to eat right away.

And while you wait for your car, learn about your rights and what to do if you encounter ICE

04/27/2026

The next edition of Lansing GDC Theory Night is This Wednesday - April 29 7pm - Organization Means Commitment
Reading and discussion of the Grace Lee Boggs booklet arguing the need for revolutionary cadre organization to overcome the limitations of movementism.
Reading in advance is suggested but not required.
https://jailbreakoutofhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/organization-means-commitment-.pdf

Some videos to help study https://thinkinginmotion.substack.com/
Upcoming events: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CUJODjzdRSTD_byGjlzn9UUxvZr2fsnloRdm8iwuJrM/edit?usp=sharing

04/12/2026

Lansing GDC is starting weekly theory/discussion events every Wednesday from 7-9pm at our office located at 1607 E. Kalamazoo St. Materials are linked below and in QR code.

April 15 7pm - Imperialist War with Iran
Two short films from Prolekult and discussion of the economic and political factors that led to the war, as well as an update on where things are at and what we can (and must) do.

April 22 7pm - Tyranny of Structurelessness 
Reading and discussion of the classic pamphlet from Jo Freeman advocating for the necessity of creating formal methods of decision making within political organizations to avoid informal hierarchies and unequal power dynamics. Reading in advance is suggested but not required.
https://disruptnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-Tyranny-of-Structurelessness-Jo-Freeman.pdf

April 29 7pm - Organization Means Commitment 
Reading and discussion of the Grace Lee Boggs booklet arguing the need for revolutionary cadre organization to overcome the limitations of movementism. 
Reading in advance is suggested but not required.
https://jailbreakoutofhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/organization-means-commitment-.pdf

Wednesday May 6 7pm - Imprisoned Comrade Letter Writing 
Short presentations on Prairieland 9 and the need to support our comrades in jail. Letter writing supplies provided. 
“Any movement that fails to support its political internees is a sham movement!” - Ojore Lutalo

03/01/2026

US and ISRAEL — HANDS OFF IRAN! Saturday, Feb. 28, the united states and israel launched airstrikes in Iran, targeting a girls school, killing hundreds and the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei. Once again, the imperialists prove themselves to be the terrorists they accuse other nations to be. They attack to conquer, to control. For regime change and for profit. Denying a people dignity and sovereignty.

Stand with Iran and against US imperialism. Strike where the money is, within the heart of empire. Join mass organizing. Disrupt the war machine.

01/30/2026

01/26/2026

This Friday is hosting a benefit dance party for people detained by ICE/CBP in the detention facility in Baldwin, MI. Music will be provided by and $5 cover will go to and to distribute to our friends, neighbors, and family members commissary. Come let off some steam and recharge for the ongoing fight against this rotten system!

01/19/2026