Alex Stokes is a Jewish Antifascist and independent journalist from Albany New York. Stokes received a 20 year sentence for his role in a melee which occurred at the Albany state capitol during the January 6th insurrection. This sentence is significantly harsher than any of those received by the actual insurrectionists who tried to overthrow the US government. It is critical to show support for Alex and demand that the state hear his appeal, reduce his charges or even pardon him, rather than allowing a trial judge with apparent far right sympathies to make an example of him and destroy his life.