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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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June 30th – July 4th: Occupy National Gathering in Philadelphia

Posted on June 28, 2012 by kwilder

The Occupy movement and Occupy Wall Street folks will hold a national gathering… Live streaming / Live video from the Philadelphia Occupy gathering is here: www.livestream.com/occupyphiladelphia Saturday, June 30th – Wednesday, July 4th National Gathering in Philly Independence Mall in Philadelphia Occupy movement activists and supporters from across the country will gather in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania […]

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A climate change disaster: More than 70 dead and 200,000 stranded in Bangladesh floods

Posted on June 27, 2012 by kwilder

Since climate change (global warming) is about a change over time, it is difficult to label single events as problems caused by climate change. Though, Bangladesh has been identified for many years as a place where climate change effects will cause harm. And, this latest round of flooding loss appears a profound example. Current, 2012, […]

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Why You’ve Never Met A Man Named Shirley (A Book Review)

Posted on June 25, 2012 by kwilder

The full book review, and the answer to the “man named Shirley” question, is at Peace Couple: here. (excerpt) Book Review: Shirley by Charlotte Bronte Charlotte Bronte’s novel Shirley is a must read for people interested in the topics of: economic justice; Occupy Wall Street ideas; women’s social history; feminism; war and peace; and charity. […]

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Complete 6th Welcome to Boog City Sked, 8/2 -8/5/2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by iwilder

Boog City’s festival will feature 51 poets, 12 musical acts, 6 political and radio talks, 6 poets theater plays, 1 workshop, and 1 panel over the four days.

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Summer 2012 on Long Island

Posted on June 21, 2012 by kwilder

Hope everyone is enjoying the sudden, summer weather. (And, being careful for ozone alerts.) Wanna see the boats?

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June 2012: LI School Budget Re-Vote results

Posted on June 20, 2012 by kwilder

Long Island School Budget Vote story at Long Island Press: here. All of the nine school budgets on Long Island which were put up for a re-vote on June 19th passed. These include (in alphabetical order):

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NYCLU: NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Panel is PR, Not Reform

Posted on June 20, 2012 by iwilder

In a story in The Wall Street Journal, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has announced the creation of an advisory panel with 12 hand-picked representatives from the community as its response to the groundswell of opposition that has emerged against the Department’s unlawful and discriminatory stop-and-frisk program, a move dismissed by the leadership […]

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Book review: What’s in your Occupy Handbook?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by iwilder

Full Book Review of The Occupy Handbook at Peace Couple A few months ago, Peace Couple was queried about receiving a free review copy of The Occupy Handbook (2012, Back Bay Books). We received it a few weeks ago. Over at our Peace Couple website, Ian wrote up his thoughts on the book, including what […]

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The Folk-Groovin’ Café Summerfest I 7/8/12

Posted on June 16, 2012 by iwilder

SUNDAY, July 8, 2012, 3:00–8:00PM A Backyard Folk-Fest of Epic Proportions!

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Fair trade, organic bakery in Patchogue

Posted on June 15, 2012 by iwilder

Queen City Cupcakes in Patchogue, NY sells fair trade and organic baked good.

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Is this really funny? (Drones and UFO’s)

Posted on June 15, 2012 by kwilder

Some folks in the government and news media think that we are foolish: “Heee Haw, the American people thought this thing we were transporting under cover of darkness was a UFO…But, it was only a drone!” The headlines read: “Military drone mistaken for UFO along Washington highways“. Well, I’m not laughing. Some people thought we […]

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Family of Selden man killed by police files lawsuit and receives press attention in Newsday

Posted on June 14, 2012 by kwilder

Background story at onthewilderside: here. Join the Stand Up for Kevin FaceBook page: here. (excerpt) from Newsday Kin to file suit vs. cops in fatal shooting June 13, 2012 The family of a Selden man killed by police last year will file a federal lawsuit against the Suffolk County Police Department Thursday, alleging officers used […]

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Silent protest to end “stop and frisk”

Posted on June 12, 2012 by kwilder

Father’s Day is a wonderful day to stand up for ourselves and our neighbors. Hope you will consider going to this historic event. And, think about bringing your father along! Silent March To End Stop and Frisk Sunday, June 17th at 3pm in New York City (with buses from Long Island) The website for this […]

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Ending the culture of Corporate Personhood

Posted on June 8, 2012 by iwilder

To end the myth of corporate person hood, we must work to change our entire culture’s view, not just work for the legalistic solution of a constitutional amendment.

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