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    Reflections on Occupy Wall Street, with photos, fun, and good wishes for the future. eBook, Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? (Only $.99 !) In the eBook, the Occupy movement is explored through original reporting, photographs, cartoons, poetry, essays, and reviews.The collection of essays and blog posts records the unfolding of Occupy into the culture from September 2011 to the present.  Authors Kimberly Wilder and Ian Wilder were early supporters of Occupy, using their internet platforms to communicate the changes being created by the American Autumn.

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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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LIMHoF Poetry Jam 2011 w/ Public Enemy & DMC

Posted on October 17, 2011 by iwilder

YOUNG POETS NEEDED! THE LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME WITH DMC and PUBLIC ENEMY ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE SECOND ANNUAL SPOKEN WORD POETRY CONTEST One Grand Prize Winner Will Get In-Studio Visit With DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy) The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF), Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and Public Enemy present […]

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Occupy Wall Street update: Eviction averted, march to Wall Street, handful arrested

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kwilder

A good place to stay in tune with the action is through Twitter. Some of the tags are #ows or #OccupyWallStreet. Also, there is a NYC Live Stream at www.livestream.com/occupywallstnyc Even if the streaming video is down, there are often people in the chat room who know what is going on. (excerpt from) OccupWallSt.org website: […]

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Evicting Occupy Wall Street?: Update, video, and chant

Posted on October 13, 2011 by kwilder

PLEASE TAKE ACTION TO STOP EVICTION TOMORROW! 1) In NYC: Call 311 and tell Bloomberg to support our right to assemble and to not interfere with #OWS. (Long Island and all out of town call 212-NEW-YORK/212-639-9675) 2) Come to #OWS on FRIDAY AT 6AM to defend the occupation from eviction. (Nearby subway stations: Cortland Street, […]

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Former Governor may visit Occupy Wall Street

Posted on October 12, 2011 by kwilder

KW writes: I am not a Spitzer fan, but these comments sure are interesting and enlightening. (excerpt from) Capital New York Spitzer wants a petition to dump Geithner… Oct 12, 2011 [Former New York Governor] Eliot Spitzer told a crowded room he was a big supporter of the Occupy Wall Street protests taking place a […]

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Golden Calf Spoofs Wall Street Bull: An Occupy Wall Street Video

Posted on October 10, 2011 by kwilder

Link to a photo of the Golden Calf at Flickr: here. About the video:

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Our Occupy Wall Street Adventure AND second issue of OWS newspaper

Posted on October 10, 2011 by kwilder

Our Flickr page has dozens of photos from Occupy Wall Street today…onthewilderside Flickr: here. Here are my rough notes/retype from The Occupied Wall Street Journal Saturday, October 8, 2011 Issue 2 Articles:

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A SECOND formation of Occupy Wall Street in NYC

Posted on October 8, 2011 by kwilder

KW writes: I first got word of this news through an e-mail from The SoHo Journal. I double-checked, and it is on the official website occupywallst.org The organization that meets to organize for Occupy Wall Street (ie: make lists of demands, organize committees, etc.) is The New York City General Assembly. Now, there will be […]

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NYCLU Urges City Council to Investigate NYPD Spying on Muslim New Yorkers

Posted on October 6, 2011 by iwilder

The New York City Council must use its oversight authority to investigate the NYPD’s surveillance operations targeting Muslim New Yorkers engaged in no wrongdoing, the New York Civil Liberties Union will argue today in testimony before the council’s Public Safety Committee. “The NYPD must not target New Yorkers based solely on their religious beliefs and activities,” said NYCLU Executive […]

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Occupy Wall Street And Union Solidarity March: 7,000 and more…

Posted on October 5, 2011 by kwilder

Wednesday Evening Crowd Estimate Update: Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! said “tens of thousands”. Some press reports say the organizers claim “15,000”. Someone on Fox News said at least 7,000. Here are some good websites to follow the Occupy Wall Street march today: Live coverage at the Guardian UK: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2011/oct/05/occupy-wall-street-protests-live The official website for Occupy […]

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Occupy Wall Street declarations: One demand, twenty grievances, lots of consensus

Posted on October 4, 2011 by kwilder

Comparison of the two sets of demands/grievances published by Occupy Wall Street by Kimberly Wilder 10/4/2011 The first document I will refer to as the “One Demand Document” The second document I will refer to as the “Grievances Document” To see both documents in text, go to my previous post: here. Up front, I would […]

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What’s going on at Wall Street today?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by kwilder

Update! Tuesday, November 15, 2011: Mayor Bloomberg and NYPD evicted protesters from Liberty Square. Judge issued court order that should not be/have been evicted. Bloomberg defying order (under guise of reading paperwork). Hearing at 11am. Meanwhile, folks gathering at 6th and Canal AND Foley Square. Zucotti Park seems to be closed this morning. (Update at […]

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