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Celebrate Bank Transfer Day on Long Island

Posted on November 4, 2011 by kwilder

Bank Transfer Day, November 5th, is on a Saturday. So, if you can get yourself into the city, to gather with the masses at Occupy Wall Street who support this, please do. Though, if you want to stay closer to home, there are also Long Island events. My favorite one is the occupation in Patchogue. […]

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Goldman Sachs Sucks! – Chris Hedges and Reverend Billy arrested at protest

Posted on November 3, 2011 by kwilder

(excerpt from) The Gothamist Protesters Arrested Outside Goldman Sachs Include Author Chris Hedges, Reverend Billy Over a dozen Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested today outside Goldman Sachs, where they had marched with 300 others after holding a mock trial of CEO Lloyd Blankfein. Among those arrested were performance artist gadfly Reverend Billy and author […]

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OWS in NYC: Eviction Defense

Posted on November 3, 2011 by kwilder

There are rumors that Occupy Wall Street may soon be evicted from Liberty Square. I hope that a lot of onthewilderside readers and other activists will help “watch their back”. Please stay tuned here for information and action alerts. And, please consider using this cool opportunity and cool technology to be on the quick callout […]

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NYCLU Calls on Rochester Mayor to Respect Right to Protest

Posted on November 2, 2011 by iwilder

The New York Civil Liberties Union today urged Rochester Mayor Thomas Richards to protect the right to protest by accommodating Occupy Rochester demonstrations in the city’s parks and public spaces. KaeLyn Rich, director of the NYCLU’s Genesee Valley Chapter said: As the home of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, Rochester should be a welcoming […]

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People’s Trial of Goldman Sachs: Brought to you by Occupy Wall Street and WBAI

Posted on November 1, 2011 by kwilder

Update: This trial and action happened. Protesters chanted “Goldman Sucks”. Chris Hedges and Reverend Billy were arrested as part of the anti-Goldman Sachs demonstration. Story at The Gothamist: here. Note that this event is just in time to get people thinking about Bank Transfer Day on Saturday, November 5th! WBAI 120 Wall Street 10th Floor: […]

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Article: Who are the Occupy Wall Street protesters? (including political breakdown)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by kwilder

There is an article in the NY Times that reveals a Fordham professor’s survey of Occupy Wall Street demonstrators. Thanks to Independent Political Report for the story. Summary of question about political party identification. Of 301 adults who responded: 39% said they did not identify with any political party 24% said they were Democrats 11% […]

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World Health Organization Recommends POPs Exposure Minimization Effort for Protection of All Children

Posted on October 24, 2011 by kwilder

“We are on the threshold of establishing new paradigms for public health protection that will bring an end to careless chemical use by corporations.”-Donald L. Hassig How can you help address these issues with your family? In your community? By lobbying politicians? There are harmful and cancer-causing chemicals which travel through the air and through […]

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NYCLU Urges Commissioner Kelly to Take Steps to Protect Protest Rights

Posted on October 23, 2011 by iwilder

 The New York Civil Liberties Union today called on NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly to take steps to protect the free speech rights of Occupy Wall Street demonstrators in New York City by ending the blanket videotaping by the Department of peaceful protesters, allowing the demonstrators to pitch tents and set up portable toilets, and preventing further mass arrests and […]

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Pete Seeger & Arlo to March With Wall Street Protesters & Do Midnight Concert

Posted on October 21, 2011 by iwilder

Link to video of Pete Seeger and friends singing “We Shall Overcome” at Columbus Circle: here. To see OWS Live Stream NYC, which is planning on broadcast the concert, go: here. Really great music from Tao and friends at Youtube: here. Iconic folk singer Pete Seeger and his grandson Tao will become the latest notable […]

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Happening now in NYC: Occupy Wall Street march against “Stop and Frisk” policy

Posted on October 21, 2011 by kwilder

Tonight, Friday, 10/21: Gathering at Columbus Circle around midnight for a concert with Pete Seeger; his grandson, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger; Arlo Guthrie; and Suzanne Vega. See Live Stream’s below for possible coverage. _____________ Images of march happening (Friday afternoon) in Harlem: Global Revolution Live Stream: here and/or NYC Live Stream: here Update at 2:52pm: Some people […]

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NYCLU Criticizes Taser Use by Suffolk, NYC, Albany, Nassau, Monroe, Rochester & Syracuse Police

Posted on October 21, 2011 by iwilder

IW: The Green Party of Suffolk has called for a moratorium on Taser use by Suffolk Police after Taser deaths in 2009 and 2011 Police officers throughout New York State are consistently misusing and overusing Tasers, according to a report released today by the New York Civil Liberties Union. The NYCLU’s analysis covers the following law enforcement agencies: Albany Police Department, the Glens […]

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Information on Persistent Organic Pollutants PLUS press conference about POPs and NY State government

Posted on October 20, 2011 by kwilder

Persistent Organic Pollutants are chemical substances that appear in the air, and in animal fat. POPs is a nickname for these harmful pollutants. Cancer Action New York studies the problem of POPs. The organization attempts to get various layers of government to acknowledge the reality of POPs,  to take logical steps to reduce POPs, and […]

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It can happen to you: Author Naomi Wolf arrested on sidewalk

Posted on October 19, 2011 by kwilder

Naomi Wolf is a feminist author. She was attending an event honoring New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. When she saw demonstrators out front, protesting Cuomo’s objection to a NY millionaire’s tax, she joined with them. Then, she was arrested. The Guardian UK has the story in Naomi Wolf’s own words: (excerpt from) Guardian UK Naomi […]

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In NY: Democratic Party Governor defies public, will stand with Republicans to oppose millionaire’s tax

Posted on October 18, 2011 by kwilder

Update on 10/19/2011: While one organization tried to honor Andrew Cuomo, Occupy Wall Street protesters gathered outside. An attendee, feminist author Naomi Wolf, realized their point, and she was arrested for standing on the sidewalk to draw attention to Cuomo’s objection to the millionaire’s tax. Great video! She was arrested in her fancy dress for […]

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