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The Green Party has continually opposed entry into war and has consistently called for the immediate return of our troops, in stark contrast to the Democratic and Republican parties.
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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.
The eBook is currently available on Amazon for Kindle; Barnes & Noble Nook ; Smashwords independent eBook seller; and a Kobo for 99 cents and anyone can read it using their Kindle/Nook Reader, smart phone, or computer.
Happy Halloween! Hope you enjoy this day to visit the neighbors, and see all the children having fun!
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An Occupy image from NYC
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 of news about Occupy Wall Street and occupies around the nation who need support.
As the movement grows, there are many occupations that have come to Long Island. Knowing that some folks may still want to go into NYC, and that NYC still needs support, we want to balance our coverage of both regions. Still care a lot about those folks at Liberty Square.
So, we hope to bring you some news and announcement about what is happening on Long Island related to the Occupy movement. We will probably be Suffolk-focused, because that is where we live, and that is what we know. (Also, we are worried that some of the Nassau energy maybe be partisan-based, so, wanting to check out where that is headed.)
Today, Sunday, October 30th, there are two Long Island Occupies that we have corresponded with and checked out a bit. Would be great to attend and see what is happening! Read more »
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Walmart has plans to establish four stores in DC by 2012. Notorious for threatening small businesses, causing the loss of more jobs, and bringing lower wage standards for all workers to communities, concerned District of Columbia citizens and social justice advocates are coming together to spread the news and resist the potentially disastrous implication for the District. This music video is part of “Keep DC Walmart Free” campaign. The Mayor of DC Hip-Hop, Head-Roc brings together words, music and rhythm of rap to show you dark and greedy side of Walmart. So please WATCH and SHARE. Comments and feedback appreciated. One more time KEEP DC WAL-MART FREE and EMPOWER DC
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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 can go to the NYC Live Stream: here. (They are singing Christmas carols…”Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the occupation out here is so delightful…”)
For our post about things to do on Long Island on a rainy day (or snowy day), you can go: here.
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Happened to stumble upon this bit of info today. Thought some people might be wondering:
Suffolk County Water Authority reports a watermain break in the Bay Shore area. It is in the area that covers Pine Acres, North Clinton, Ackerson, South of Sunrise. Read more »
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Update: For an automatic “eviction alert” or “occupy alert” from Occupy Wall Street/NYC if they face eviction, see the numbers and text strategy: here.
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It is difficult to keep up with all the activity, considering there are so many occupations around the country. I will do my best to post important news that comes to my attention. Though, I admit, I just can’t keep up!
Last night, Occupy San Diego was evicted. There were 50 arrests. Police confiscated food and supplies. (That just seems mean! But, we can replace them. Donate to your favorite occupies!)
Here is a story at the LA Times: here.
At Occupy San Diego, they ask you to support local news. So, you can follow events at Ocean Beach Rag: here.
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Green Party candidates have continued to receive endorsements in local races across the US. 59 Greens will be on ballots in the November 8, 2011 general election. Ten Greens have been elected to public office in elections held earlier this year, out of 34 candidates who competed.
Green candidates in St. Paul, Minnesota, received several endorsements. For the first time, St. Paul will use Ranked Choice Voting (also called Instant Runofff Voting) in City Council elections, which will increase the chances of a Green election victory.
• TakeAction Minnesota, a progressive grassroots coalition, has endorsed Jim Ivey for Ward 2 and Bee Kevin Xiong for Ward 6 in City Council races.
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A Long Island, NY event. More information,
and lots of good stuff about peace and justice at:
www.peacesmiths.org
Friday, November 4th at 8pm
Music by:
plus…
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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 surprise Pete Seeger concert, or a conflict with police.
While watching the brave souls who are marching in the street, I have noticed an interesting pattern. Demonstrators have things they need to communicate. Though, in the heat of the moment, it is difficult to find words. What if occupiers sat down before marching, and wrote two poems: One poem for the police behind the barricades and one poem for a possible arresting officer? Read more »
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The Long Island Premiere of the film Journey of the Universe will take place on November 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. The showing will be a benefit for Homecoming/Sophia Garden. Tickets are $15 (service charge additional) which includes the film screening, continental breakfast, and panel discussion. Due to seating and food requirements, it is requested that tickets at purchased in advance by calling 1-800-838-3006.
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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: here.
Thursday morning update on Scott Olson’s condition: The Business Insider reports that the hospital is telling media to check back at 8:30am Pacific Time (11:30am EST in NY) for an update on Scott Olson’s condition. The Business Insider articulated that Olson “is in critical condition in the hospital and may die of his injuries.”
There is a story about what happened to Scott Olson – who is a Veterans for Peace member and Iraq Veterans Against The War – at the VFP website: here. It includes some suggestions of “What To Do”, with phone numbers for the Oakland police.
Excerpt from BusinessInsider.com
This Video Shows Protester Scott Olsen Moments Before He Was Shot By The Oakland Police
[Video at link above, or at Vimeo: here.]
Robert Johnson and Linette Lopez | Oct. 27, 2011, 5:22 AM Read more »
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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.
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Whatever happens, each day,
Occupy Oakland will
reconvene at 6pm
at 14th and Broadway
Every day!
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Yesterday morning, police wrongfully raided and destroyed two, peaceful, Occupy Oakland encampments. That was the first big problem. People went to make their voices heard at the library at 4pm, and police were oppressive and wrong. All through the night, police followed, hovered, struggled, tear gassed, shot with bean bags, and otherwise abused a whole crowd of peaceful folks, in the effort to suppress a message, and keep people from expressing their belief in the right to assemble.
As of this morning – I last checked around 5:45am CA time (8:45EST) – dozens of brave souls are still in the streets in Oakland, refusing to give up, bravely holding their stand for our democracy.
Please join these folks in the street. If you can’t do that, please spread the word, think if you know people who would want to get down there and support. At least, make sure that you call the government and say “Not In My Name” to what is happening, and ask them to be gentle to arrestees and release them immediately.
Below are contact numbers for public officials and police. Then, there is an eye witness description of last night’s activity, from Chris Kinder, a member of a green action list-serve I am on, where he posted his account of last night.
Oakland
Mayor Quan
510-238-3141 Read more »
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