The Occupations Report: February 8, 2012
FORECLOSURE ACTIONS Occupiers, Allies Fight to Save Former Marine’s Home from Foreclosure [ThinkProgress.org] About 20 California activists surrounded a local home this weekend to prevent Freddie Mac and Chase Bank from foreclosing on the property, even amid rumors that sheriff’s deputies were coming to seize it. The Riverside, California home belongs to Arturo de los Santos, a...
The Occupations Report: February 3, 2012
N.D.A.A. DAY OF ACTION: FRIDAY, FEB. 3 Nationwide Protests Against the National Defense Authorization Act Today Occupy protesters and concerned citizens across the country will gather outside congressional offices from noon to 7 p.m. to protest the National Defense Authorization Act 2012 (H.R. 1540). Protesters are calling upon their congressmen to repeal Section 1021 and...
The Occupations Report: February 1, 2012
ENCAMPMENTS Judge Rules Occupy DC Can Contest Eviction A judge said the federal government must notify the Occupy DC if it intends to shut down the encampment, according to the Associated Press. Representatives from the movement filed a motion in U.S. District Court on Tuesday to ban the National Park service from evicting the protesters off public...
The Occupations Report: January 27, 2012
OCCUPIER RUNNING FOR CONGRESS First Occupy Wall Street Protester Declares Intention To Run For Congress, Will Be Running On Democratic Ticket Nathan Kleinman, a 29-year-old member of the Occupy Philadelphia movement, intends to run for congress in Pennsylvania’s 13th district against Democratic incumbent Allyson Schwartz. “The petition gathering period starts today and lasts for...
The Occupations Report: January 25, 2012
National Day of Action Against Holders Of Private Prison Equity Occupations from a least 15 cities across the nation took part in actions against holders of private prison equity this Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Co. was one of the main targets of Tuesday’s actions due to its extensive holdings in two private prison companies –...
The Occupations Report: 1/17/2012
The Occupations Report: 1/17/2012 This report includes updates from Occupy sites and related efforts across the country and the globe. It includes big wins, local organizing efforts, protests/events, police activity reports and calls to action where additional support from allies/general public may be needed. ************************************************************************************ Big Win this Week Victory for Higher...
The Occupations Report: 1/13/2012
This report includes updates from Occupy sites and related efforts across the country and the globe. It includes big wins, local organizing efforts, protests/events, police activity reports and calls to action where additional support from allies/general public may be needed. ************************************************************************************ MLK ACTIONS Occupy Everywhere #J15 Worldwide Candlelight Vigil for Unity Sunday, 1/15/2012 @7:00pm in...
Occupy Colorado State Meeting Notes – 12/18/11
Occupy Colorado: Get Connected Occupy Colorado State Meeting 1.0 Dec. 18: Denver, CO Organize Locally! Organize Regionally! Organize Nationally! Organize Globally! Upcoming Meetings/Connecting Opportunities: Occupy Colorado State Meeting 2.0: Location: Pueblo Date Options: January (7, 8, 14 or 15) Agenda Document in Google Groups will be started by Occupy Colorado Occupy Colorado People’s Convention 1.0 (or name...
The Occupations Report: 12/3 – 12/18
The Occupations Report: 12/16 – 12/18 This report includes updates from Occupy sites and related efforts across the country and the globe. It includes big wins, local organizing efforts, protests/events, police activity reports and calls to action where additional support from allies/general public may be needed. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Nationwide Initiatives & Updates ...
Reports and Releases about the West Coast Port Blockade 12/12
“Yesterday’s actions drew a wide swath of the 99%. Protesters of all ages demonstrated, and people of color turned out in large numbers. The protests included a coordinated city-wide high school walkout, a rally emceed by Hip Hop Occupies, and a three mile march to the ports. The shutdown was organized by members of Occupy...
