Occupy Patriarchy! Occupy Oakland’s feminist/queer block is organizing to occupy/decolonize a building and establish a collective space in Oakland (at a location that remains undisclosed). On January 8th we will kick off with an event at 19th and Telegraph, noon to 5pm. Presentations, discussions, and a direct action are being planned. Feminist/Queer block event on Jan 8 , noon to 5, at 19th and Telegraph. 15054
Darin Bauer writes: We were defending the tree sit at 14th when it became apparent that the police were going to raid the table area, so when everyone arrived at the party all hell broke loose. See more photos at Indybay: http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/12/30/18703658.php. 14661
Copied below is a letter we prepared to PWA Director Troyan, addressing the recent soil moisture investigation the City conducted around the oak. As you will read, there are some issues. The City investigation report can be found on page three at: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca/groups/cityadministrator/documents/report/oak032693.pdf Dear Public Works Director Troyan, We have serious concerns with the findings of the “Status of Jack London Oak Tree” report included in the 12-16-11 City Administrators Weekly Report. These concerns include: December 8th Investigation–Eight (8) inches is not a sufficient depth by which we can accurately assess the soil profile. … Continued
Memorial March and Rally on the 3rd Anniversary of the Murder of Oscar Grant Three years ago on January 1, 2009, Oscar Grant, an unarmed black worker, was executed by white BART police officer Johannes Mehserle. In the wake of that killing, a major political movement was launched in Oakland and across the country. On January 1st at 1:00 pm, the movement continues. We will gather at Oscar Grant Plaza (14th & Broadway) and march to the Fruitvale BART station for a rally. While the case is over and Johannes … Continued
Recently, the GA passed a proposal to take a large building as a social center for Occupy Oakland. The date for this action is January 28, 2012. The intention is that this space will become the new home for Occupy Oakland, providing ample space for all of our committees and activities, room for assemblies, and sleeping space. (It must be added, however, for those who are concerned about it, that there was much support at the GA for retaining a presence at Oscar Grant Plaza, and even re-encamping at the … Continued
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There is an ongoing overnight vigil at Oscar Grant plaza. It’s been very, very cold at nights, and folks are facing harassment by the Oakland PD resulting in continual loss of belongings, and a feeling of isolation. Please offer your companionship if you have time, and/or contribute these urgently needed items by bringing them down to the vigil: food (preferably hot) wool socks thermal long bottoms and tops hats blankets sleeping bags Laundry is also a challenge. If you know of an available washer/dryer that can be moved to the … Continued
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Thanks to the Grand Lake Theater and the fun and lively crowd that came out on Tuesday night, the # OO benefit was a great success, raising over $6,200 for Occupy Oakland on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Attendees enjoyed two special screenings of the 2006 film, “V for Vendetta.” Still energized by the Port Shutdown success of the previous day, the crowd was animated. Cheers went up in the audience in response to classic lines like, “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of … Continued
Occupy movement succeeds in coordinated Wall street on the Waterfront port shutdowns On Monday, December 12, in response to police attacks on Occupy camps across the nation, the Occupy Movement effectively shut down sea ports up and down the West Coast, including in Oakland, Portland, Seattle, and Longview, with partial shutdowns or support actions at Long Beach, San Diego, Hueneme (Ventura County), and Vancouver, B.C. The “Wall Street on the Waterfront” campaign targeted the ports as sites of the corporate and financial power of the 1 %, and were particularly directed … Continued