May Day 2012. General Strike
On May 1, 2012 we will have a “Day without the 99%” We are urging all to not go to work or school, don’t bank or shop, don’t engage in the capitalist system that robs and steals from us; take…
Occupy Wall Street. The Great Meeting
In the 1850s the 1% convened a "Great Meeting" aimed at pushing forward their agenda. On April 4, 2012 in commoration of Dr. King's assasination Occupy Wall Street convened a Great Meeting for the 99%
Occupy Mutual Aid
Last night I was riding my bike to the launch party for Occupy.com and I got doored by a tourist getting out of her cab. I got a pretty big gash on my left arm and was understandably not very…
Occupy Spring
I have a two hour break between Occupy Wall Street meetings (OWS) on what’s turned out to be yet another beautiful Spring day here in New York City, and I thought I’d jot down a few thoughts. I realize that…
NYPD attacks Occupy Wall Street
Saturday March 17th marked the six month anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. It was a beautiful and joyous day despite a dozen or more arrests for crimes like laying down and dancing. Despite the heavy police presence spirits were. That…
Operation Book Bomb Tuscon
Open letter from the People’s Library regarding Operation Book Bomb Tuscon. Dear Friends and Allies of The People’s Library, I am writing to update you on our most recent campaign and to ask for your assistance. As hopefully you have…
Occupy Wall Street. Open Spaces
I finally made it to my first Open Space event. What a breath of fresh air. In recent weeks we have reduced the number of decision-making meetings and opened up space for different types of meetings/events, like Open Spaces where…
Violence vs nonviolence
I considered writing something with Black Bloc in the title, but does that mean anything at this point? After the latest misadventure by Chris Hedges, “The Cancer of Occupy,” Hedges does a wonderful job of obscuring and misinforming his readers.…
Operation Book Bomb Tucson!
The People’s Library has a special place in my heart. Â Seeing it at Liberty Square during the Occupation was always uplifting. Even today, in it’s more mobile incarnation, it’s a joy to see people’s faces light up as they realize…
Report back on Occupy Town Square
Occupy Town Square was a huge hit. The day was filled with skill shares and teach-ins on a variety of topics as wide ranging as “How to protect yourself from a pepper spray attack” to “Protest songs” and “Seed bombs.”…