So we were brainstorming because the United States Postal Service union came up to ask for support and solidarity on March 17th. As you know, March 17th is the 6th anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, so we said that we would stand in solidarity with them but it'll be a busy day...A few of us got to brainstorming...What could we do to show solidarity to a huge union that stands in support of us?The idea:Get an #Occupy Pen pal! (Or 2 or 3)Write a letter!Send it! Write #OccupyWallStreet or #OccupyOakland or... read more »
Dearest Safer Spacers!Please join us this Sunday, February 5, 6:30-8:30pm for a HealingCircle for Occupy Activists with:Starhawk, and fellow healers Luisah Teish, Riyanna, George Franklin,Evelie Delfino Sales, and more.In recent weeks, activists with the Occupy movement have been hard-hitby police violence, arrest and imprisonment. Join us in a safe spaceto acknowledge, release and heal from the pain, fear, rage and trauma,so we can come back stronger. In sacred space, we can connect from theheart. Open ... read more »
Well, I've been sitting here thinking about the events on Saturday Jan 28th and I can't help but see how there may have been a perception shift within Occupy Oakland and the BlackBloc tactics that have been so controversial in the past. Before we can get into the shift, lets first talk about the original perception. From what I gather talking with Occupiers and sitting at some general assembilies, there were mixed emotions. Some people were adamantly against the blackbloc tactics while others thought it ... read more »
The first thing I would like to say is that yesterday was about giving back to the community. In my opinion, it was a symbolic action as it should have been known that the Oakland Police Department would enforce eviction. I didn't expect them to even allow possession of any property, that becomes the understatement of the year after the events from last night.In response to the official statement, I am going to first put what was said and then give a response. These statements can be found at 1) "Ms. San... read more »
Occupy Oakland Caravan to Longview Preparation Meeting- Sunday 4.30 at 410 14th stHello Caravaners! Occupy Oakland will be caravaning to Longview, WA to join Occupy Portland, Occupy Seattle, Occupy Olympia, and Occupy Longview to blockade the notorious EGT ship who is busting Longshormen jurisdication. EGT is a multinational grain exporter rsponsible for economic and enviromental devastation around the world. While the date for the arrival of the ship in Longview is uncertain,it IS approaching quickly!! ... read more »
