News, information, serving Maui, Hawaii weekly — The Maui Weekly. Rain-laden clouds gathered in 'Iao Valley and the evening breeze took a dip in temperature as a stream of Maui residents trickled onto the front lawn of the University of Hawai'i Maui College (UHMC).
By 5:30 p.m., on what has become a Wednesday evening routine on the campus, 15 people had gathered on Dec. 28 in a loose circle for the General Assembly meeting of "Occupy Wall Street Maui. " Occupy Wall Street Maui-style might be defined by the following: While elsewhere, "Occupy" protestors are weathering subzero temperatures and violent attacks by police officers in the middle of the night, on Maui, UHMC's security guard stopped by to unlock the bathrooms for the group to use during the meeting. Article Photos “Occupy Wall Street Maui” protesters of varying ages, backgrounds and professions gathered at University of Hawai‘i Maui College on Wednesday, Dec. 28, handing out and reading fliers printed with what was called the “Occupy Together Declaration.”
After Iowa, questions grow about Occupy’s impact. This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2012, and information in the article may be outdated.
It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted. DES MOINES, Iowa • With several attention-grabbing protests before Iowa's caucuses, Occupy Wall Street activists proved their movement did not end when its encampments in big cities dispersed. But they also showed the group hasn't matured into a political force, and it's not clear whether it will become a liberal counterweight to the tea party this election year. Following Tuesday's vote in Iowa, on which the movement had little impact, Occupy organizers are pledging to stage more protests in New Hampshire and South Carolina as the presidential nomination process moves east. But the smaller-than-expected crowds, a muddled message that was mostly ignored by candidates, and tactics that seem to limit their appeal raised questions about its long-term viability.
Future is fuzzy for Occupy Des Moines, members admit. Members of Occupy Des Moines insist the group has a future beyond the end of the caucus campaign, but they aren’t sure what it will be.
Protests against big businesses and politicians that grew out of the 3½-month-old Occupy Wall Street movement are planned in New Hampshire and South Carolina, the next states to vote on presidential nominations. In Iowa, a week’s worth of demonstrations and other events grabbed headlines but had no other obvious effects. “I’m not sure what the ultimate objective was, other than to draw attention,” said David Peterson, the interim director of the Harkin Institute of Public Policy at Iowa State University. “If they tried to have a unified message against Republican candidates, their message wasn’t entirely clear.” The reactions of presidential candidates and both major parties to protesters ranged from stonewalling to disdain. Upcoming Occupy London events! Come & get involved. Occupy London – part of the global movement for social and economic justice – kicks off 2012 with a wealth of free events and activities for Londoners to come and get involved in.
Thursday 5 January 1pm – Would St Paul the Tentmaker have camped with Occupy? With Juliet Kilpin at Earl Street Community Centre . 10 minute lunch-time lecture followed by discussion. Do bring lunch to share. With Juliet Kilpin – pioneer, initiator, creator, reflector, facilitator, trainer, writer, activist, baptist minister. Friday 6 January 1-2pm – Making MoonRock theatrical workshop at Earl Street Community Centre with Michael Bradley.
Saturday 7 January 11am – 6pm – The accountability imperative: What future for our children and beyond? Sunday 8 January 1-3 pm – DIALEKTIKON 2012 – VIOLENCE AND LIBERATION at OccupyLSX by the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral. Monday 9 January Tuesday 10 January 7pm – Working Group Feedback at OccupyLSX at St Paul’s. Further event listings Notes. Protesters Occupy The Rose Parade (VIDEO, PHOTOS) Perhaps the most anticipated float of the 2012 Rose Parade is an unofficial entrant: a giant "Occupy Octopus" made out of plastic bags.
Occupy The Rose Parade protesters plan to march the 70-by-40-foot "float," along with a giant blown-up version of the United States Constitution, at the end of the Rose Parade. Occupy's "People's Parade" will be marching against corporate personhood and the foreclosure crisis, according to the organizers' site, as well as protesting the influence of corporate money in politics. Hundreds of protesters gathered at Singer Park in Pasadena hours before the Rose Parade to practice holding their floats and making more hand-held signs. By 8 a.m. PST, there were about 400 people, making signs and munching on snacks before the march. Occupy Des Moines Steps Onto the Political Stage.
FKN Newz - LIVE: OWS New Year's Eve Festivities. Posted 2 years ago on Dec. 31, 2011, 4:02 p.m.
EST by OccupyWallSt MIDNIGHT UPDATE: Liberty Square has been retaken. New York, get down there now! See below for Live updates from the ground. #J3 - Call To Action Against the NDAA. Occupy Movement Targets Iowa Caucuses. Republican presidential candidates and Democratic party focus of demonstrations denouncing corporate dollars in electoral politics - Transcript CHANTING: Let us in!
