*Updated: June 3rd Vigils for Laura Ling and Euna Lee

*Vigil info updated. Links added for official site and petition. Originally posted on May 28, 2009.

I haven’t blogged about this before, but most of you know by now that American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee of Current TV were taken prisoners by North Korea on March 17th and are facing trial on June 4th (June 3rd our time) for “illegally” entering North Korea and “hostile acts.” Speculation says that they are being held as chips in NK’s nuclear game. This is some serious sh*t.

I pray that Laura and Euna are safe from mistreatment, that their hearts and minds stay strong during this time, and that they will be released very soon.

On June 3rd, vigils will be held across the nation to support Laura and Euna on their trial day. Here are all the current vigil locations and times:

LOS ANGELES, CA

6:15pm - 9:00pm

Location: Wokcano - 1413 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA

(meet at Wokcano, walk to Promenade and around)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=79299243499

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=MXCSTMEJDKQDWXTKMYHC

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Front Steps of San Francisco City Hall - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112511386222

SACRAMENTO, CA

6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: L Wine Lounge & Restaurant - 1801 L Street

Phone: (916) 443-6970

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=87281128378

NEW YORK, NY

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Washington Square Park (The Fountain)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=85102251771

WASHINGTON, D.C.

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Freedom Plaza - 14th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=81896567681

CHICAGO, IL

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Chinatown Square Plaza - Cermack and Wentworth Streets

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=206839975710

BOSTON, MA

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Location: Boston Common fountain (or in case of rain, gazebo) - Tremont St. side

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207691540187

PORTLAND, OR

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: South Park Blocks - SW Park Ave from Salmon St to Jackson St

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111689610930

BIRMINGHAM, AL

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Tentatively Linn Park - 223 Carrington Lane

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=84322779270

To stay updated…

Official Website:

http://www.bringlauraandeunahome.com

Sign the Petition:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/free-euna-and-laura

Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60755553149