NYPD Arrests NYCLU Legal Observer at Occupy Wall Street event

Posted on April 29, 2012 by kwilder

KW writes: The police must learn to change. The police must learn to respect people who are protesting. And, police departments should learn to fire police officers who are caught doing wrong. In addition, the public should have easy ways to recall politicians like Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, who allow bad cops […]

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Occupy Wall St Librarians Address Blooomberg For Destroying Books: 11/23/ Press Conference

Posted on November 23, 2011 by kwilder

See a funny story about the book PeaceSmiths donated to Occupy Wall Street: here. ______________________________________________ Posted at OccupyWallSt Occupy Wall Street Librarians Address Bloomberg for Destroying Books Nov. 23, 2011 Over 4,000 Books, Documents, Were Trashed by NYPD & Dept. of Sanitation in Raid OWS Library Staff Recovers Books and Supplies, Less Than One-Fifth is […]

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Tues late afternoon: Occupy Wall Street verdict is in…DENIED

Posted on November 15, 2011 by kwilder

Occupy Wall Street ruling is in. Judge rules…Against Occupy Wall Street having a full encampment with tents. Confirmed by Guardian UK From AP Twitter, as read near Liberty Square – Judge rules AGAINST tents. As people process the ruling, there may be more pieces. Not sure what people are going to do right now on […]

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As court deliberates, two statements against Bloomberg’s eviction of OWS – Green Party & NYCLU

Posted on November 15, 2011 by kwilder

(And, of utmost importance, be sure to go into NYC this Thursday, Nov 17th. We are going to occupy the whole city! Info at OccupyWallSt: here. Long Islanders will meet at the LI Waiting Room of Penn Station at 3:30pm Thursday.) (Court Update from The Guardian:” 2.02pm: The supreme court hearing has now finished, and […]

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Bloomberg must be arrested for contempt of court!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by kwilder

Oh! My! Bloomberg must be arrested for contempt of court!!!! __________________ Court Update: Tuesday 11/15 at 4:53pm Verdict in: Judge rules AGAINST Occupy Wall Street having tents and sleeping bags. Story and more links: here. National Day of Action THIS THURSDAY, November 17th Learn more at OccupyWallSt : here. On Thursday, Nov 17, 2011, Long […]

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OWS Tues morning: Bloomberg Press Conference, Eviction, Where To Go Now…

Posted on November 15, 2011 by kwilder

Tuesday 11/15/2011 2:02pm update: Court over. Judge has promised ruling on eviction and continuation of Liberty Square/Zucotti Park by 3pm! __________________________________________ Mayor Bloomberg defies court order and keeps Zucotti closed. Mayor Bloomberg should be arrested for contempt of court. Our story: here. __________________________________________ Slogan of the day: “You cannot violate an idea!” Occupy Wall Street […]

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Happening now in NYC: Occupy Wall Street march against “Stop and Frisk” policy

Posted on October 21, 2011 by kwilder

Tonight, Friday, 10/21: Gathering at Columbus Circle around midnight for a concert with Pete Seeger; his grandson, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger; Arlo Guthrie; and Suzanne Vega. See Live Stream’s below for possible coverage. _____________ Images of march happening (Friday afternoon) in Harlem: Global Revolution Live Stream: here and/or NYC Live Stream: here Update at 2:52pm: Some people […]

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Occupy Wall Street update: Eviction averted, march to Wall Street, handful arrested

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kwilder

A good place to stay in tune with the action is through Twitter. Some of the tags are #ows or #OccupyWallStreet. Also, there is a NYC Live Stream at www.livestream.com/occupywallstnyc Even if the streaming video is down, there are often people in the chat room who know what is going on. (excerpt from) OccupWallSt.org website: […]

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Evicting Occupy Wall Street?: Update, video, and chant

Posted on October 13, 2011 by kwilder

PLEASE TAKE ACTION TO STOP EVICTION TOMORROW! 1) In NYC: Call 311 and tell Bloomberg to support our right to assemble and to not interfere with #OWS. (Long Island and all out of town call 212-NEW-YORK/212-639-9675) 2) Come to #OWS on FRIDAY AT 6AM to defend the occupation from eviction. (Nearby subway stations: Cortland Street, […]

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Oppression can be subtle: Hang in there for Occupy Wall Street

Posted on October 13, 2011 by kwilder

PLEASE TAKE ACTION TO STOP EVICTION TOMORROW — Be there Friday, October 14th at 6am 1) In NYC: Call 311 and tell Bloomberg to support our right to assemble and to not interfere with #OWS. (Long Island and all out of town call 212-NEW-YORK/212-639-9675) 2) Come to #OWS on FRIDAY AT 6AM to defend the […]

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What’s going on at Wall Street today?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by kwilder

Update! Tuesday, November 15, 2011: Mayor Bloomberg and NYPD evicted protesters from Liberty Square. Judge issued court order that should not be/have been evicted. Bloomberg defying order (under guise of reading paperwork). Hearing at 11am. Meanwhile, folks gathering at 6th and Canal AND Foley Square. Zucotti Park seems to be closed this morning. (Update at […]

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In NYC Education: Stakeholders finally win a round (Cathie Black to resign)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: Cathleen Black was appointed by arrogant, NYC Mayor Bloomberg. She needed and received a waiver from the NY Regents, because she did not have any education background or credentials. Now that she is gone, let’s get rid of the Regents that voted YES for her. And, let’s demand an open process to hire […]

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NYC: City panel votes to close 10 schools

Posted on February 2, 2011 by kwilder

A video with many good insights at an NYC local FOX News: here ______ (excerpt from) NY Daily News City panel votes to close 10 schools after five-and-a-half hours of testimony by Rachel Monahan / Wednesday, February 2nd 2011 After more than five-and-a-half hours of testimony from hundreds of speakers, a city panel voted early […]

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When politicians trample on education

Posted on December 31, 2010 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: If you can read this, and you care about children, please help. Please consider running for appointment to the NY State Board of Regents, or finding someone to propose to be appointed. Regent Saul B Cohen has retired. So, a Regent is needed from the 9th Supreme Court Judicial District, the area of […]

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