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12 Reasons “It’s A Wonderful Life” is like Occupy Wall Street
Posted on December 23, 2011 by kwilder
Full story (with explanations and links) at Peace Couple: here. You have probably seen the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart. It is based on the 1943 short story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern. Though, it could all be happening right now… A dozen reasons the movie “It’s A Wonderful […]
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Does Goldman Sachs rule the world? (And, why was GS Mic-Checked by Occupy Princeton?)
Posted on December 11, 2011 by kwilder
Updates and links about Mon Dec 12th actions: here _______________________________________ Three pieces about Goldman Sachs: (excerpt from) Digital Journal/Op-Ed The Goldman Sachs project — New world government? November 18, 2011 “By leading the world’s economies into chaos, Goldman Sachs is creating a situation where they can replace key government leaders with their own people. It’s […]
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Occupy Oakland and others call for a shutdown of all west coast ports on December 12th
Posted on December 7, 2011 by kwilder
When Occupy Oakland called for a general strike on November 2nd, they were able to shut down the Port of Oakland. It was a great moment for the power of the people, the power of the 99%, and the cause of the occupation. Now, many of the west coast occupations have gotten together in an […]
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OWS & Brooklyn community reclaim a vacant Bank of America house
Posted on December 6, 2011 by kwilder
Some great photos of the event at someone’s Imgur: here. ________________________________ Follow on Livestream: Occupy NYC LiveStreaming Global Revolution TV Online updates & multimedia: http://occupyourhomes.org Location: East New York — Vermont Street, Brooklyn (3 train to Pennsylvania, L train to Livonia) Brooklyn, NY — In a bold new phase for the 99% movement, a vacant […]
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Tues Dec 6th: What can you do to spotlight home foreclosure crisis?
Posted on December 4, 2011 by kwilder
Occupy Wall Street and the national occupy movement are confronting the issue of home foreclosures. This is part of a national kick-off for a new frontier for the occupy movement: the liberation of vacant bank-owned homes for those in need. Look for events in your town. Think about ways you could help families in need […]
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Poem for the 99% by Josh Healey of OccupyCal
Posted on November 18, 2011 by kwilder
Thanks to Roger at News for Greens for the story and video link. When Hope Comes Back (A Poem for the 99%) when Hope comes back he will be more than a campaign slogan and a face on a poster faded red, white, and blue he will not come from a presidential palace bought and […]
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Celebrate Bank Transfer Day on Long Island
Posted on November 4, 2011 by kwilder
Bank Transfer Day, November 5th, is on a Saturday. So, if you can get yourself into the city, to gather with the masses at Occupy Wall Street who support this, please do. Though, if you want to stay closer to home, there are also Long Island events. My favorite one is the occupation in Patchogue. […]
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Goldman Sachs Sucks! – Chris Hedges and Reverend Billy arrested at protest
Posted on November 3, 2011 by kwilder
(excerpt from) The Gothamist Protesters Arrested Outside Goldman Sachs Include Author Chris Hedges, Reverend Billy Over a dozen Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested today outside Goldman Sachs, where they had marched with 300 others after holding a mock trial of CEO Lloyd Blankfein. Among those arrested were performance artist gadfly Reverend Billy and author […]
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People’s Trial of Goldman Sachs: Brought to you by Occupy Wall Street and WBAI
Posted on November 1, 2011 by kwilder
Update: This trial and action happened. Protesters chanted “Goldman Sucks”. Chris Hedges and Reverend Billy were arrested as part of the anti-Goldman Sachs demonstration. Story at The Gothamist: here. Note that this event is just in time to get people thinking about Bank Transfer Day on Saturday, November 5th! WBAI 120 Wall Street 10th Floor: […]
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WikiLeaks suspends publishing to fight financial blockade
Posted on October 24, 2011 by kwilder
Dear Reader: Did you know that Wikileaks was still in trouble? Not sure I realized how badly. I also did not realize that the banks and credit card companies were still wrongly blocking donations. See how to defy their blockade below. – KW (excerpt from) Guardian UK WikiLeaks suspends publishing to fight financial blockade Esther […]
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All I Want For Christmas Is An Occupation
Posted on October 22, 2011 by kwilder
All I Want For Christmas Is An Occupation by Kimberly Wilder Let’s not have Christmas. Let’s have an occupation. I will tell you what made me think of that plan. I was reading about peaceful protesters being arrested in Cleveland last night. Occupy Cleveland has been trying to work with the police and get permits […]
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Today! Transfer your funds to a credit union! 10/20 is a special day for Occupy Wall Street
Posted on October 20, 2011 by kwilder
See our post at Peace Couple for information and links on how to celebrate International Credit Union Day with the folks at Occupy Wall Street. Today, October 20, 2011, move your money – savings account, checking account, etc. – to a credit union instead of a megabank. It’s easy! Moving your own money is a […]
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