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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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EdgeLeft: J. Edgar (movie), a review by David McReynolds

Posted on November 12, 2011 by iwilder

J. Edgar (directed by Clint Eastwood, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Judi Dench, Armie Hammer) EdgeLeft: J. Edgar, A Review by David McReynolds (an occasional column, which may be distributed, reprinted and otherwise used without permission) J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) who, depending on your politics, looked much like a toad  . . .or a bulldog. . . was without […]

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Concert at Occupy Wall Street for Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2011 by kwilder

Right now, at 1pm, there is Live Streaming from a concert at Occupy Wall Street: here. Joan Baez is listed as the featured performer. There have been all sorts of rumors of other possible performers.

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Thursday morning: Police make arrests in Norfolk around 9am, and more activity around 10:30am

Posted on November 10, 2011 by kwilder

Please consider following this on the Live Stream, so you can be a witness for democracy. Live Stream: here Also, you could call local officials and ask them to allow the occupation AND be compassionate to any protesters they encounter: Norfolk Chief of Police  757-664-3277 Norfolk Mayor  757-664-4679 (excerpt from) Hampton Roads local press Arrests […]

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Occupy Portland explains the big picture…

Posted on November 10, 2011 by kwilder

KW writes: I have to admit, I am having trouble keeping up with the occupy movement, I feel at a loss to know how to help. “What are they doing now?”, I wonder to myself. And, I think the answer is that most of the occupies are digging in, doing the nitty gritty work of […]

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Border Patrol makes upstate NY a Constitution-free zone

Posted on November 9, 2011 by iwilder

NYCLU Report Reveals Troubling Border Patrol Tactics in Upstate New York  The U.S. Border Patrol is using aggressive policing tactics far from the border in upstate New York to increase arrest rates with little regard to New Yorkers’ constitutional rights and freedoms, according to a report released today by the NYU Immigrant Rights Clinic, the New York […]

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The Best Post-Election Day Event is in Illinois!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by kwilder

            Tired of corporate zombies? Want to end corporate personhood? Join us 6pm-8pm November 9, 2011 for a “Move to Amend House Party” featuring Bernie Sanders 213 S. Wheaton, Ave., Wheaton, IL DuPage Coffeehouse Move to Amend will also be kicking off our petition drive to place a referendum on Wheaton voter’s ballots asking them […]

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Make your best sign. Wave it at your local politicians!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by kwilder

Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day. Today is your today to make a miniature sign, and wave it at the politicos and elected officials in your neighborhood. You can do this by pulling levers or writing things on the ballot! If you must, you could even use the pencil provided to draw a picture on […]

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OWS and Politics: What should an occupier do on Election Day?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: My personal suggestion for occupiers on Election Day: Write-in “Occupy”. Below are links to several interesting opinion pieces on voting and the occupy movement, plus some pull quotes and my own comments. I tried to see if I could find any trends or plans of occupiers to send a message on Election Day […]

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Foley Square: Occupy Wall Street tells Prez and Attorney General: No Immunity Deal for Crooks

Posted on November 5, 2011 by kwilder

Update, Saturday at 3:46pm: Police…are blocking sidewalks, shoving people, using netting. Please go support occupiers at Foley Square or at least observe on Live Stream. We must watch over our democracy! Occupy NYC Live Stream: http://www.livestream.com/occupynyc (Live comes in and out, in between, showing a meeting room scene) Global Revolution Live Stream for NYC: http://www.livestream.com/occupywallstnyc […]

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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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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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Wed. Nov 2, 2011: General strike in the city of Oakland, California

Posted on November 2, 2011 by kwilder

As part of the Occupy Wall Street movement, and in response to police oppression, including injuries to peace veteran Scott Olsen, Occupy Oakland has called for a general strike on November 2nd. Live Blogging of the Occupy Oakland Strike by Mercury News: here. _____________ Early morning update from Oakland at RT.com: here. “Hundreds of teachers […]

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