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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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20 CA Green Party Members Elected in 2013: Odd-Year Record

Posted on December 12, 2013 by iwilder

Twenty California Greens elected in 2013 – Record for an odd-numbered year

Renee Goddard

Renee Goddard

As a political party known for thinking globally and acting locally, seventeen California Green Party members were elected to local government on November 5th, bringing to 20 elected overall in 2013 (http://www.cagreens.org/elections/fall-2013). This is an all-time high for the party in an odd-numbered year (where there are fewer elections than in even-numbered years) – and it brings to 55 the number of California Green Party members currently holding public office statewide (http://www.cagreens.org/green-officeholders).

Since the founding of the Green Party of California in 1990, 293 California Green Party members have been elected to public office. The highest elected offices currently held by Greens in the state are Gayle McLaughlin (Mayor, Richmond) and Dan Hamburg (Supervisor, Mendocino County.)

All 11 Green incumbents were re-elected, led by Renee Goddard and John Reed in Fairfax, where Greens have had a Town Council majority since 2009, showing that Greens not only have good ideas, but can govern. Overall 68% of all Greens who ran on November 5th (17/25) and 69% in 2013 overall (20/29) were elected. The most from a single county were Humboldt (eight) and Marin (four).

Goddard said:

As a Green Party policy maker and community leader,the focus of my work on alternative transportation and leading Fairfax to reach our goal of Zero Waste by 2020, is grounded in making long term sustainable choices. My decisions and vision for Fairfax moving forward are rooted in green values which carefully consider the cost to the environment, and the welfare of the community as a whole.

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Suffolk Green Party Supports Transgender Day of Remembrance

Posted on November 18, 2013 by iwilder

Green Party of SuffolkThe Green Party of Suffolk County announces our support of Transgender Day Of Remembrance, also known as TDOR, traditionally held on November 20th. We are announcing our support of this event both in its worldwide form, and its local events throughout Suffolk County.

TDOR is a worldwide event observed since 1999. The event is designed to raise awareness about the problems of discrimination, violence, and murder directed against transgender and gender-nonconforming people, and to commemorate the lives of transgender and gender-nonconforming people worldwide who have died from this kind of violence. As hate crimes are based on perpetrators’ prejudices rather than the identities of their targets, anyone who steps outside stereotypical gender expectations may be targeted for this kind of violence, whether or not they identify as transgender.

The other purpose of TDOR is solidarity, bringing together people from all parts of the transgender, gender and friends, and allies communities, to show that people are in solidarity against hate and violence, and in favor of community and freedom to express oneself.  Read more »

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Green Party candidates : 2013 Election Day summary and highlights

Posted on November 12, 2013 by iwilder

Preliminary election results for Green Party candidates in the 2013 general election on Nov. 5 show several victories, with significant advances in California and Maine.

“The Green Party celebrated victories and reelections across the U.S. In some local races, Greens lost but received 25 to 40 percent of the vote, proof that the Green Party is reaching a lot more voters. The Green Party is awaiting election results from some states. So far, the party counts at least 31 victories out of at least 103 races in all of 2013, with 22 victories out of 82 races on Nov. 5.

Below is a list of highlights by state. For more results, see Green Party Watch:http://www.greenpartywatch.org/2013/11/06/2013-green-party-election-results

• ARKANSAS: The Green Party has qualified for the ballot in Arkansas (http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2013/11/06/green-party-qualifies-for-arkansas-ballot).

•Green Party of California CALIFORNIA: 16 Greens were elected to local office in California, bringing the number of Cali Greens elected overall in 2013 to 18, an all-time high for the party in an odd-numbered year; 54 Greens now hold office in California. The 16 out of 25 candidates who won their races on Nov. 5 gave the Green Party a 64% win rate. (More: http://www.gp.org/index.php/california-election-report-2013.html)  Read more »

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PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse 11/1/13 Videos

Posted on November 3, 2013 by iwilder

The PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse is held the first Friday of the month from October to June. PeaceSmiths is a non-profit community organization established in 1972. The work of PeaceSmiths includes educational, activist, cultural and mutual help projects. Projects include issues of disarmament, environmental concerns, human rights, freedom of expression, and economic and social justice.http://www.peacesmiths.org

Raised by Penguins performed “Great South Bay” during their an impromptu opening set. Raised by Penguins is the duo of John “Lotek J” Williams and Paul Cama.   Read more »

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Green Party of Suffolk Calls For End to Bullying of the Homeless

Posted on October 29, 2013 by iwilder

Green Party of SuffolkThe Green Party of Suffolk calls for the prosecution of Suffolk County Leg. John H. Kennedy (R-Hauppauge) under New York State anti-bullying laws, for his ostracization of homeless school children in his district.  Leg. Kennedy’s actions remind the Green Party of the atmosphere of hate that was created against Latinos in Suffolk County, by form​er County Executive Steve Levy (D/R), which ultimately led to violence.

Kennedy has been leading a witch hunt against innocent school children in his district, simply because of their housing status.  He has failed to recognize that these children, and their parents, are also his constituents who he is required to represent.  It is Kennedy’s job ensure that these children enjoy their legal right to a public education.

Kennedy presents the strawman argument that home-owning parents in the district are making a complaint against these children.  This argument is hollow, because it fails to recognize that all property owners in a school district — regardless of their familial status — pay school taxes to educate all children within the district.

Suffolk County Legislative candidate William Stevenson (G -15th Dist.) stated that: “Actions like these are outright offenses to human dignity.  It’s sad to see our elected leaders taking steps which encourage their constituents to be at odds with one another.  In Suffolk County, we need a government that embraces – or at least permits – diversity of cultural background and social status.  Legislator Kennedy is going in completely the opposite direction.  He’s demonstrating the age old habit of politicians giving special attention to the concerns of their wealthier, property-owning constituents, at the expense of the needy.’  Read more »

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Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? eBook

Posted on October 27, 2013 by iwilder

Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? ebook coverWilderside Ltd presents its second 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.  OWS:WJH? includes an essay analyzing the “One Demand” concept. 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.

The eBook is currently available on Amazon for Kindle; Barnes & Noble Nook;  iTunes iBookstore; and Smashwords independent EBook seller for only 99¢, and anyone can read it using their Kindle/Nook Reader, smart phone, or computer. and now  More platforms to come.

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Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? eBook on Amazon

A list of free eBook readers for computers and mobile devices is at the bottom of this post.Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? eBook

The Introduction to the eBook begins as follows:

Is Occupy Wall Street dead?

The short answer is “No.” Occupy is very much alive. Read more »

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PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse Videos 10/4/13

Posted on October 7, 2013 by iwilder

PeaceSmiths Topical, A-Typical, Folk Music, Poetry, and Whatever Coffeehouse

Video Reflections of the inspiring and well-attended, Friday, October 4th Coffeehouse…

Music of peace and justice with Harmonic Insurgence
with director, Gene Glickman

Poetry with Amityville local, Lois Walker  Read more »

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New Date: Deputized Movie about Immigration in Farmingville on 11/23/13

Posted on October 6, 2013 by iwilder

The movie Deputized http://deputizedmovie.com/ will be shown on November 9th  23rd at 6pm by the Farmingville Residents Association http://farmingvilleresidents.org/.  I will be speaking for 2 minutes at the screening.

I will be speaking for 2 minutes at the screening because footage I took of the “Standing While Latino” legislation hearings were used in the film.

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PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse: First of the season, this Friday, October 4th!

Posted on October 2, 2013 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths Topical, A-Typical, Folk Music, Poetry,
and Whatever Coffeehouse

MusicNotesFriday, October 4th at 8pm
(first of the new season!)

Music of peace and justice with Harmonic Insurgence
with director, Gene Glickman

Poetry with local Amityville poet,
Lois Walker

Singer/Songwriter Brian Sendrowitz of Beat Radio fame

Open Mic: Maybe You?

Held at:
The First United Methodist Church in Amityville
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A Harvest Homecoming Fundraiser 10/6/13

Posted on October 1, 2013 by iwilder

Homecoming Farm, North Amityville, NY 11701Homecoming Farm is pleased and proud to honor Monsignor James C. Vlaun of Telecare and the program, Real Food, at their annual fundraiser. The fundraiser, A Harvest Homecoming, will be held on October 6, 2013 in the Helen Butler Hall from 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Helen Butler Hall is located at Dominican Village at 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY  11701.  For more information, please contact: S. Jeanne Clark at 631-842-6000, Ext. 338 or at earthhomej@aol.com

A Harvest Homecoming will feature music; dancing; raffles; delicious food and wine; and special activities for children including a puppet show. Tickets are $40 per adult, $10 per child, Special Table of Ten pricing, $350. Special sponsorship and journal opportunities are available.

In addition to being the Catholic Chaplain for the NY Jets for the past 13 years, Monsignor Jim has hosted the nationally syndicated radio show, Religion & Rock, for over 21 years. He is also a cookbook author, and hosts three programs on Telecare: Good News, Everyday Faith Live, and Real Food. On Real Food, he focuses on the family table and the joy that preparing food brings to those who share it together, while stressing the importance of using locally grown foods.  Read more »

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Long Beach, NY: Ban Fracking/Halt Port Ambrose LNG Port Rally 10/19/13

Posted on September 29, 2013 by iwilder

Attend the upcoming Global Frackdown in Long Beach!

New Yorkers against Fracking Global Frackdown 2–There is an important rally scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM on the Long Beach boardwalk. Many groups and individuals concerned about our threatened environment are coming together to urge a ban on fracking and a halt to the misguided plan to build a LNG facility (Port Ambrose) off the coast of Long Island.  Attend the rally and let your voice be heard! Details appear below.
No Port Ambrose LNG Facility! Ban Fracking Now!
Long Beach Boardwalk @ National Boulevard, Long Beach, Long Island
Saturday, October 19 –1:00 pm  Read more »

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Bohemian Gravity: A Cappella Physics

Posted on September 28, 2013 by iwilder

IW: When I told a neutrino joke to a retired physicist who volunteers at my work, he emailed me this A Capella video in response.

(Extra fun for science majors, Queen fans, and Big Bang Theory TV fans!)

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I have no kids, and I want my tax dollars used to educate homeless children

Posted on September 21, 2013 by iwilder

Ian sent the following to Newsday to publish.  He has not heard back from them yet.

Newsday

There were two articles recently in Newsday that signal a dangerous dehumanization of the homeless.  The article which appeared today has the headline “Some parents object to more homeless kids in Hauppauge school” [September 18, 2013]. The headline is misleading because no actual Hauppauge parents are quoted in the article as objecting.

Only Legis. John Kennedy (R-Nesconset), is quoted claiming that some un-named parents complained to him.  Kennedy’s credibility takes an even bigger hit because he doesn’t seem to understand how school taxes work.  He states that taxpaying parents have the right to question whether other people’s children should be educated in their district.  I have news for Mr. Kennedy: everyone pays schools taxes, whether they have children or not.  That means that everyone in the community has equal say in how the schools are run.  Taxpaying parents have no greater say in how the money is used than any other person in the district.  If someone in the community is not a parent or a taxpayer, they still have an equal say.

As a taxpayer without children, I declare that I want my school tax dollars earmarked exclusively to educate homeless children. As a taxpayer without children, I am told by taxpaying parents that I should cheerfully pay school taxes to support our community. After all, I am told, I will want to live, and grow old, with those around me as best educated as possible.  I agree with that.  Well, those parents can’t have it both ways.  If I am supporting the community — then that means all the children in the community — not just those with the benefits of a stable home.  Read more »

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Two stories about bad policing in the news today: Do we need the police?

Posted on September 15, 2013 by kwilder

The LA Times reports that in North Carolina, a man was killed by police after seeking help for having been in a car accident. The man’s name is Jonathan Ferrell, and he was a former football player for  Florida A&M University.

The same day, The New York Post reports that police shot two innocent women bystanders, while trying to subdue an emotionally disturbed man who was interfering with traffic on Broadway. (The two women were treated in the hospital for injuries.)

A question for all of us: Do we have such a need for traffic to flow smoothly, that we need police to start shooting people in the road, instead of blocking off the road and negotiating with them?

And, some bigger questions…

Should police have guns? Do we even need police? Do we need separate, specifically-trained police to deal with the mentally ill?

I am reposting an essay I wrote on this topic awhile back…

What If There Were No Police?
Moving past the failed institution of “the police”

by Kimberly Wilder

Excerpt at the readmore. Full story: here. Read more »

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