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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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Cataclysmic NY election/polling place news

Posted on November 5, 2012 by kwilder

(Corrected to clarify which NY voters qualify) Governor Cuomo has made an executive order that New York voters in federally-declared disaster counties may vote for President and statewide office at any NY polling place they like. But… There is a big problem.  Those voters could be giving up their right to vote for local races. […]

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Exclusive 11/4/12 Debate Interviews with Nader & Presidential Candidates

Posted on November 5, 2012 by iwilder

Taped at the 11/4/12 third party debate moderated by Ralph Nader at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC,

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Nader hosts third party debate in DC tonight! 11/4

Posted on November 4, 2012 by kwilder

Ralph Nader will host a political debate with third party candidates tonight, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 7:30pm, in Washington, DC. Ian Wilder and Kimberly Wilder of onthewilderside will attend. We will provide some live coverage (Twitter) and post-debate photos and analysis. You can live-stream the debate at nader.org, the national Green Party website, and […]

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Boog City 75: 2012 Election Issue

Posted on November 1, 2012 by iwilder

tell us about your choice of (or whether or not you’ll vote for) president

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Pre-election socializing on Long Island: PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse on Fri. Nov 2nd

Posted on October 27, 2012 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths November 2012 Coffeehouse will feature: Musician: George Mann Singer/Songwriter: Rorie Kelly A tribute to Miriam Goodman and… Your favorite campaign lit and discussion PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse Friday, November 2, 2012 8pm-11pm

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Ralph Nader to Host Third-Party Presidential Debate in D.C. 11/4/12

Posted on October 26, 2012 by iwilder

Johnson (Libertarian), Jill Stein (Green), Virgil Goode (Constitution) and Rocky Anderson (Justice) will meet for a two-hour debate moderated by Ralph Nader.

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Hofstra Debate 2012: Stein Arrested & Dinner with the Governor

Posted on October 17, 2012 by iwilder

There were so many fascinating wonderful first Amendment moments happening outside of the debate.

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Hofstra POTUS Debate Public Area Speaker Schedule 10/16/12

Posted on October 15, 2012 by iwilder

Hofstra University has designated the Hagedorn Hall outside area and parking lot, at the corner of Uniondale Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike as a Public Area.

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Daily Peace Index reaches new high

Posted on October 13, 2012 by kwilder

Our peace indicator, PAXi, jumped to a new high today. Previously, the high was 337, reached on September 11, 2012. Yesterday (Friday), the PAXi was at 197. Today, Saturday, October 13th, the PAXi number is 754! Hopefully, that reflects the level of discussion about peace and nonviolence in the United States. (The subject that PAXi […]

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News12 LI excludes third party candidate from debate

Posted on October 12, 2012 by kwilder

Mike McDermott is on the ballot, as a Libertarian, for Congress, 3rd District, Long Island, NY. Even though he is ballot-qualified, News12 is excluding him from their debates. The e-mail excerpted below is from a Libertarian-minded, occupy friend. Please help if you believe in ballot access. Letters-to-the-editor might be useful. And, an e-mail for News12 […]

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In DC: Sir! No Sir! antiwar film and discussion

Posted on October 12, 2012 by kwilder

Anti-war event in D.C. Hat/tip to John Judge for the info: “Sir! No Sir!” A Film About The GI Movement Against The War In Vietnam Movie night in Mt. Pleasant! Friday  October 12th 6-9pm Lamont Park (corner of Lamont and Mt Pleasant sts., NW) 4 blocks from Columbia Hts Metro (Green/yellow Lines) S2, S4, 42, […]

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Columbus Day weekend adventure: Eastern Long Island

Posted on October 8, 2012 by kwilder

Columbus Day weekend adventure: Lawn signs, fun, and sunsets My husband Ian and I took a drive out east on the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. We had the idea to capture signs of fall for the blog. Among our observations was a study on lawn signs and politics. The full set of photos is […]

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CFPB report on Reverse Mortgages confirms IW Criticisms

Posted on October 7, 2012 by iwilder

The Consumer Financial Protection Board released a report noting problems in the Reverse Mortgage market similar to those I stated in a prior post.

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