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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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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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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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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 updates from around the world: DN! Report

Posted on October 31, 2011 by kwilder

The occupy movement is becoming so big, it is difficult to keep up with. Thanks to Democracy Now! for a round-up of Occupy Wall Street and other occupation news from around the country and the world. Story at the Democracy Now! Monday headlines: here.

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10/29 late night EST: Many occupies under attack

Posted on October 30, 2011 by kwilder

There are at least four occupies under attack right now. I only have three! Unless, they mean Oakland, which is strange tonight. Occupy Denver, Occupy Austin, Occupy London all in trouble now. Consider being a witness on the LiveStreams or local news if you are awake. Global LiveStream: (Often shows where things are hot. Now […]

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11:20am on LI: It is snowing (or snaining)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by kwilder

We have been on weather watch for NYC, wondering if the folks at Liberty Square will stay warm and dry. Keep them in your thoughts (and bring blankets if you can). As of Saturday morning, 11:59am, there is a wintry mix of slushy snow falling. To keep watch over the Occupy Wall Street protesters, you […]

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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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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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Midnight EST deadline in Baltimore (and still stuff happening in Oakland)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by kwilder

Current events with some of the occupations: The police had given Occupy Baltimore a deadline of midnight to leave park. There are at least 100 people at Baltimore encampment. So, things could get interesting. In Oakland: About 350 demonstrators in morning, police arrested dozens. Evening, 700 demonstrators or more gathered. Police tear gassed. Soem dispersed, […]

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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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LOL! and HURRAH! – OWS spawns an “I’m getting arrested” app

Posted on October 25, 2011 by kwilder

( If you do not know what an “app” is, and you get arrested, make sure you shout your full name to folks around you, and consider calling the National Lawyers Guild at: 212-679-6018 ) (excerpt from) USA Today Occupy Wall Street protesters now have a free app (cellphone program application) to alert others if […]

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All I Want For Christmas Is An Occupation

Posted on October 22, 2011 by kwilder

All I Want For Christmas Is An Occupation by Kimberly Wilder Let’s not have Christmas. Let’s have an occupation. I will tell you what made me think of that plan. I was reading about peaceful protesters being arrested in Cleveland last night. Occupy Cleveland has been trying to work with the police and get permits […]

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All Eyes Needed: Cleveland, Ohio – Police moving in on demonstrators

Posted on October 21, 2011 by kwilder

Update 10/22/2011: About a dozen protesters arrested at Occupy Cleveland. Love this clip from an article: “Police dragged one protester to an awaiting van. But the others did not struggle or fight.” That quotation, and the images of a Cleveland protester being carried in the aire by police, make me think of, “Resistance of futile”. […]

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