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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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Poet Walt Whitman’s Birthday is May 31st: Celebrate in Silence

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kwilder

Walt Whitman is one of my favorite poets. I like to remember his birthday, which is on May 31st, and falls on a  [Thursday for 2012 and Friday for 2013] this year. There are some events and celebrations around this time at the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Long Island. And, my idea for a holiday […]

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Green Party Presidential FAQ 2012

Posted on May 30, 2012 by iwilder

The Green Party has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions from journalists about the Green presidential candidates, 2012 Green National Convention, and the party itself.

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Supreme Court of England rules that Julian Assange can be extradited (still some hope)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kwilder

KW writes: It seems fairly clear that Julian Assange is being politically targeted because he had the daring to be a whistleblower against war for empire. No matter what he did or did not do, it is frightening to think what will happen if the people and governments who support war get him in their […]

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Friday 6-1-2012 PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kwilder

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse Friday, June 1st at 8pm First Fridays, Oct to June Next Coffeehouse Oct. 5, 2012 Save-The-Date 6/1/2012 featured: John Myles, Original singer and song writer. His song ‘Invisible Man’ is a favorite. John will do a few political songs too. Eli Maniscalco, Good guitarist, original songs Becca Hasselbrook, You will like Becca’s song […]

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Yet (Dewdrop) by Wilder & Frazzitta

Posted on May 28, 2012 by iwilder

The poem Yet by Ian Wilder appears on the last track of Jim Frazzitta’s first solo album, Twenty Years Below.

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Memorial Day Weekend: Think PEACE events on Long Island

Posted on May 26, 2012 by kwilder

Memorial Day weekend offers many chances for people who cherish peace to reach out to their neighbors, and discuss the importance of ending war. This morning, Long Island activists demonstrated for peace at an annual air show, which glorifies military might. That story below. Afterwards, two Long Island peace events you can still attend this […]

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Is there a coming Reverse Mortgage Crisis?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by iwilder

there is increased pressure by the banks to make the reverse mortgage market work like the disastrous pre-collapse sub-prime market.

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Budget decisions in Nassau County: On 5/21/2012 Battle to keep important, human services

Posted on May 20, 2012 by kwilder

[As many of our readers know, The Wilders have little faith in Democratic politicians or Republican politicians to decide things fairly and for the 99%. Though, people in Nassau County should definitely pay attention to this struggle and express their interest in well-funded health and welfare services for those in need. Please consider lobbying Nassau […]

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No NATO protests in Chicago: Police move in, updates, etc.

Posted on May 20, 2012 by kwilder

NATO protest Live Streaming from Chicago: At Tim Pool’s Timcast: here At OccupiedAir: here FrontLine Tweeting by Occupied Air: @occupied_air It is 6:19pm local time in Chicago/7:10pm EST. Some updates:

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This is Not Cool: Murderers, Tyrants, and Madmen

Posted on May 20, 2012 by iwilder

When a scathing barrage of internet protests and parodies went viral, Heartland was forced to withdraw the billboard, and post a defense on its website.

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No NATO and G8 Protests: Updates, info, and reflections

Posted on May 20, 2012 by kwilder

Live Streaming from Chicago. (Active as of 6:26 EST): www.ustream.tv/occupiedair Live Streaming from Timcast (Tim Pool) in Chicago: http://www.ustream.tv/timcast Just started streaming at 12:30 local, Chicago time/1:30 EST Tim Stream live as of 6:27pm, though in and out with wireless zones _____________________________ The powers that be had originally scheduled The NATO Summit and THE G8 […]

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No Impact Man running for Congress on Green Party line

Posted on May 19, 2012 by iwilder

A New York City author whose book and documentary film No Impact Man helped bring climate change into popular consciousness today announces his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives.

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NYCLU: Kelly’s Stop-and-Frisk Letter is PR, Not Reform

Posted on May 18, 2012 by iwilder

Until the mayor and police commissioner recognize that the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk program is fundamentally broken, the steps outlined today by NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly to “increase public confidence” in the Department will do nothing to reform a practice that regularly violates the constitutional rights of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers from communities of color

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Live: RobinHood Tax March: First, big anti-NATO demonstration in Chicago

Posted on May 18, 2012 by kwilder

Update on Sunday May 20th: It is 6:22pm local, Chicago time, and 7:22pm EST. Police and the end of the protest march are facing off in Chicago. Our post with links and updates: here. Or, go straight to Timcast Live Stream: here. ____________________________ Robin Hood Tax March post from 5/18/2012: At 2:30pm EST Tom Morello […]

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