Occupy Archive Occupy Food An American Spring is in the Air - Advertisement - I had the privilege of moderating (a glorified term for an on-air switchboard operator) an InterOccupy call a couple of nights ago. Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers, two of the movement's best known organizers, both very active in Occupy Washington DC, answered questions about "Occupy Phase 2," the directions that the movement should take in the Spring. The main point was that "Phase 2" should involve setting up alternate economic structures designed to weaken the "pillars of power." An illustration of this is setting up local alternatives to the banking system. During "Phase 2," non-violent protest, the hallmark of "Phase 1," was said to be important to continue. InterOccupy hosts several national conference calls each week to promote communication between individuals, Working Groups and local General Assemblies, across the Occupy movement. Alternative Economic Structures Continuing the Pressure The National Occupation of Washington D.C. 2012 and Beyond
ows3-17-12-115 So what the fuck has occupy done so far? Occupy VisionOccupy Vision OccupyNews.ORG 13 Lucky Tips for Activists By Errol Schweitzer, October 1998 INEVITABLE DISCLAIMER (from IWW.org Editor): As instructed by the author of this document (which was originally intended for the enviornmental and/or animal rights movement), we have reproduced it here. INEVITABLE DISCLAIMER (from Errol Schweitzer): This (manual) is not meant to offend hard-working activists who are devoting much of their time and energy to social and environmental issues. #1 - Have a Sense of Humor The world is not going to change overnight, no matter how hard you work. #2 - Critique is Necessary and Vital Analyzing what went wrong and what went right about an action or a campaign may help you to not repeat the same mistakes twice. #3 - Treat Everyone as Individuals It irks me when Marxists and Anarchists refer to "the masses" or when anti-corporate activists refer to their peers as "MTV kids." #4 - Listen to What Others Have to Say and Know Your Audience And oh yeah... ditch the highfalutin lingo! #5 - And Stop Screaming All the Time!
Occupytalk.org Federal Receivership: Good or Bad for Occupy Oakland? | Ripper Hollow There has been a lot of talk about federal receivership for the Oakland Police Department in the past few weeks, and considering much of the readily available content online via YouTube, various blogs, and live streams, many would say that is a well deserved fate for many recorded incidents. Thinking about all the defensive statements from Oakland Mayor Jean Quan and Police Chief Howard Jordan, one would be inclined to think that the Occupy Oakland protesters are really crazy and/or violent and should be jailed, or forcibly put in mental institutions for their behavior. It’s unfortunate that these same individuals have the power to send out highly publicized press releases that broadcast their damaging statements against people demanding social change and governmental responsibility at the very least. One thing I keep thinking about, is the fact that the Police Department is a law enforcement system. In my honest opinion the fight goes on. Federal receivership is a scary thing.