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History and Current Projects of Occupy Washington, DC
Occupy Washington, DC began in April, 2010 as the October2011 Movement and went public on June 6, 2011 telling Americans that history was knocking. The movement was inspired by actions in Egypt, Spain, Greece and we expressed solidarity with international movements in an open letter published in Al Jazeera. Its initial project was the Occupation of Freedom Plaza which began on October 6, 2011 and linked corporatism and militarism on the beginning of the 11th year of the Afghanistan War and the first year of the federal austerity budget.
Auction for Original Painting from the first weekend in Freedom Plaza!
Many of you who were on Freedom Plaza at the beginning remember the tremendous positive energy that we shared as we took a visible stand against corporatism and militarism and for the creation of a new world that is peaceful, just and sustainable.
This moment was captured in a painting by Herb Edwards and the painting is up for auction to support the October2011 Movement.
Words of Wisdom from the Great Beyond
I never read "Ecotopia," but I find author Ernest Callenbach's words of wisdom, found on his computer following his recent death, straighforward and thoughtful. The road ahead will be difficult, but with determination we can reach a better world. Please read, share and discuss his words. And then, let's work together to create a world that is based on community, cooperation, creativity and compassion. Margaret Flowers
Income Inequality, Public Health and How I Met Michael Bloomberg
By Dr. Ritika Goel
We Who Are Dead
By David Glenn Cox
20-Year Veteran to Face Jail Time for Act of Civil Disobedience
Disruption of Congressional “Super Committee” could result in 6-month sentence
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