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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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Occupy Oakland update

Posted on November 3, 2011 by kwilder

Here are some reports I gathered by observing news reports and activist LiveStreams last night and this morning: The overall Occupy Oakland General Strike was peaceful. During the afternoon and early hours, there were some reports of people ahead of the march doing graffiti, etc. But, it seems that peacekeepers from the march actually stopped […]

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Occupy Long Island gathers at Suffolk Peace Network

Posted on November 2, 2011 by kwilder

Some photos of the meeting are at Flickr: here. On Tuesday evening, November 1, 2011, Suffolk Peace Network held their regular, monthly meeting at The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. Central to the agenda was a discussion about how Suffolk Peace Network could support local occupations throughout Long Island. Due to the excitement of the […]

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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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Occupy Long Island (or, at least Suffolk County)

Posted on October 30, 2011 by kwilder

Update: Info on Black Friday, Nov 25, 2011 demo at Smith Haven Mall: here. As you may have noticed, onthewilderside is very excited about all the energy to combat corporate greed, address Wall Street injustice, and occupy the world with a new attitude of democracy and cooperation. We have been excited to bring you lots […]

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11/4/2011: PeaceSmiths Gathering with Drivin’ Wheel

Posted on October 27, 2011 by kwilder

A Long Island, NY event. More information, and lots of good stuff about peace and justice at: www.peacesmiths.org PeaceSmiths Gathering Friday, November 4th at 8pm Music by: Drivin’ Wheel The duo formation with Bob Westcott and Sonny Meadows plus… Lots of Open Mic Time

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An Occupy Wall Street Idea: Poems For Police

Posted on October 27, 2011 by kwilder

Occupiers Should Have Two Poems In Their Pockets I have been watching LiveStream video of Occupy Wall Street and other occupations fairly obsessively. I aspire to be an eye witness, who will discourage the government from doing bad things to protesters. I try to e-mail my friends when important things are happening, like the fairly […]

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Info and updates on Scott Olson – Veteran for Peace assaulted by police at Occupy Oakland incident

Posted on October 27, 2011 by kwilder

Update about 4pm EST Thursday: A local NBC station says that Scott Olson [Scott Olsen] does have a fractured skull, but that as of Thursday morning (California time) he is doing better. Full story, including updates about Occupy Oakland: here. There is a list of Thursday evening (10/27) vigils for Scott Olson, around the country: […]

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You are needed in Oakland: Please attend, or send cards and letters

Posted on October 26, 2011 by kwilder

If you live anywhere near Oakland, California, or have friends of relatives who do, please tell them that they need to take action today. Their democracy has been threatened. American democracy has been threatened due to their police and their government. ___________________________ Whatever happens, each day, Occupy Oakland will reconvene at 6pm at 14th and […]

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Oakland: Live Video…lots of action

Posted on October 25, 2011 by kwilder

Update: As of early Wednesday morning, still dozens of folks on the street, demanding justice, in Oakland. Please go there and support or call the police and elected officials! Please help! ___________________________ Whatever happens, each day, Occupy Oakland will reconvene at 6pm at 14th and Broadway Every day! ___________________________ [Tuesday] morning, there were about 350 […]

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Cong cand Schmidt (G-IL) sues State Board of Elections over Established Party

Posted on October 25, 2011 by iwilder

The Illinois Green Party, and congressional candidate Laurel Lambert Schmidt, on Monday filed suit against the State Board of Elections over the Board’s interpretation of the “established party” statute.  A victory for the plaintiffs would substantially lower ballot access bars for Green candidates in numerous congressional and legislative districts across the state, which would allow for many more Greens to run for office […]

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Riot police decimate Occupy Oakland with tear gas, rubber bullets, etc.

Posted on October 25, 2011 by kwilder

Occupy Oakland had set up their encampment on the lawn near City Hall. This morning, riot police came and dispersed the peaceful protesters. There were many arrests and injuries. You can call the Oakland Police and complain and/or ask them to be compassionate to arrestees at: (510) 777-3333. Occupy Oakland asks you to contact the […]

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