From Russia: List of Demands in English, Spanish and French
ENGLISH In accordance to the resolution adopted at the Dec 10th Bolotnaya Sq. rally, we demand: 1. An immediate release of all political prisoners; A repeal of articles 280 and 282 of the federal penal code; A dismantling of the agencies conducting political persecutions in Russia 2. That colonel Putin, who is responsible for the...
Campaign for Fair Elections in Russia: Background Information
Timeline Dec 4: Parliamentary elections marred by massive fraud take place. Dec 4: Sergey Udaltsov, an activist in the “Left Front” opposition group is abducted. Unidentified men stop him on the street, stuff him in a car, and drive off. The next day it turns out he is under arrest. Udaltsov declares a dry hunger...
Occupy Buddy System
Jamie Kifer www.supportows.org Occupy Newport December 6, 2011 Dear Occupiers: As an OWS supporter and participant, I have been afforded the opportunity to compare and contrast difficulties existing within multiple Occupy Communities. Several of these difficulties could potentially be addressed by agreeing to take the simple actions outlined within this proposal, with no real additional...
Help Defend the Egyptian Revolution
We received an Urgent Appeal to Occupy and All Social Justice Movements: Mobilize to Defend the Egyptian Revolution. In order to make it go viral, Occupations and GAs can also consider launching a Petition through http://change.org or http://thepetitionsite.com/create.html or http://www.avaaz.org/en.
Homemade Geodesic Dome Tents Brought to You By Occupy Little Rock
Please check out the Occupy Little Rock blog for ideas on the sleeping structure and warming method they are using. They are using a homemade geodesic dome tent with steel frame (homemade) and plastic and have a donated wood stove and a solar panel. READ THE BLOG HERE I think this idea could help other...
Get Internet Access When Your Government Shuts It Down
Does your government have an Internet kill-switch? Read our guide to Guerrilla Networking and be prepared for when the lines get cut. By Patrick Miller, David Daw, PCWorld Jan 28, 2011 5:50 pm Read the article here. And check out the resources they have on the right hand side bar. http://bit.ly/get-internet-access
Occupy Portland Oregon: GA Structures and Process Proposal to Change and Mix Meeting Styles and Types Passes GA 12/14/2011
“…..(Portland and) other occupations nationwide are having similar problems and are working to make changes that will facilitate more space for open discussion, connection and affinity building, instead of process heavy, decision making meetings that sometimes stifle new ideas that need a more open space to foster…..” . This is being offered as a...
Livestream Coverage of Occupy the Ports
This is an ongoing list of the coordinated livestreams for tomorrow. If you have one to add please email info@interoccupy.org. Arizona www.Spiirtualution.org Los Angeles www.Occupylb.org Oakland http://www.trnn.com http://www.therealnews.com San Diego www.livestream.com/occupysandiegolivefeed Seattle http://www.livestream.com/hiphopoccupies http://www.livestream.com/owsoccupyseattle
Organizing For Power
Occupiers Everywhere – Let’s keep building our power to change this world… This website was created as a resource for people interesting in organizing for collective liberation using strategic creative direct action. It compiles some of the best stuff from a multitude of groups! Resources links are on the left column with training notes along...
OccupyCafe.org
Occupy Cafe hosts an open space for the global conversation being ignited by #Occupy around the world. Everyone is welcome. Conversations are hosted and flow between two main venues: 1. There are currently 4 unique weekly series of interactive “Cafe Calls,” using your phone and powered by MaestroConference. Host your own, or your group’s, conversations...
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 ...
POC Caucus’ Resource: West Coast Port Shutdown – Seattle
Click Here to Read This What You Need to Know resource from POC Caucus in Seattle. Occupy Oakland is calling for the blockade and disruption of the economic apparatus of the 1% with a coordinated shutdown of ports on the entire West Coast on December 12th. The 1% has disrupted the lives of longshoremen and...
