Occupy Atlanta Helps Save Iraq War Veteran's Home From Foreclosure. WASHINGTON -- In a tangible victory by the Occupy movement, Occupy Atlanta has successfully helped save an Iraq War veteran from foreclosure.
Activists began occupying Brigitte Walker's home on Dec. 6. By the end of that first week, JPMorgan Chase, which owns her mortgage, began discussing with the activists and Walker the possibility of a loan modification. Chase's modification offer became official Monday morning. The offer will result, Walker tells The Huffington Post, in hundreds per month in savings. Occupy London eviction case may be settled before Christmas. The Occupy London encampment outside St Paul's Cathedral, which is fighting eviction.
Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The judge who will decide whether to evict an activist camp from outside St Paul's Cathedral may rule on the matter by the end of this week, after saying the case was both urgent and important. Take Back The Commons! #D17. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die... (Inspiring words from Charlie Chaplin)