Monthly Archives: December 2011

Sign petition to combat corporate control of government

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Sen. Bernie Sanders has proposed a constitutional amendment that would overturn the Supreme Court decision in a case called Citizens United vs. FEC. The Saving American Democracy Amendment states that: Corporations are not persons with constitutional rights equal to real people. Corporations are subject to regulation by the people. Corporations may not make campaign contributions or any election expenditures. Congress and states have the power to regulate campaign finances. http://sanders.senate.gov/petition/?uid=f1c2660f-54b9-4193-86a4-ec2c39342c6c 14481

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Food support for the Vigil at Oscar Grant Plaza

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Hi kitchen community, Just wanted to check in with all the cooks and volunteers. The food aid has been a bit slow since Christmas, if you know you’ve been busy and unable to step back in, pass the torch and encourage someone else to help.  This is a growing community and everyone and anyone can be involved!  Lets spread the word. We particularly need morning support…..hot drinks, bagels, fruit, cooked foods, anything helps. Please contact us with any questions. We can provide some foods if you want to cook but … Continued

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GA Minutes: 12.28.11

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Oakland General Assembly 12/28/11 Approximate Start Time: 6:45 pm Approximate Head Count: 110 WELCOME PROPOSALS AND OVERVIEW   F: We are going to do something different tonight.  We’re going to start with proposals.  There is an emergency proposal, followed by a proposal to support the January 20th day of action. (Reviews handsignals)   1. Emergency Proposal for OWS:  We have a statement that we would like to read for $30,000 reimbursement for funds spent on the West Coast Port Shut Down.  Today, December 28th, OO’s GA hereby requests funds for the … Continued

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Children’s Village/Parents and Allies Committee Supports Target Nurse In!

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Today Occupy Oakland Parents and Allies Committee and Occupy (Decolonize )pregnancy and birth caucus stood in solidarity with an International Nurse In protesting the ill treatment of a Mom in Texas who was bullied when she attempted to nurse her baby in a Target Store. http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=8482933 14375

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In Memoriam- Mic Check

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Sanjiv Handa loved democracy and he loved Oakland. He loved the process of governing and wanted the rest of us to see its beauty and respect the process. He caught procedural errors, provided history and background and generally set an example for all citizens, each voice counts. He reminded each of us that good government requires informed participants, arguments and discussion. History should never be ignored and politicians make better decision when they feel challenged and must think. He did not suffer fools gladly but he suffered them often. He … Continued

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I’ve just occupied my own blog…

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…which had fallen into disuse for a year. Please consider giving it a look. http://pickledbologna.blogspot.com/       14367

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[Passed at the 12.28.11 GA] Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF [#1 for 12-28 GA]

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Proposal: Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF 1)      In solidarity with Occupy SF, we will support and join in efforts to occupy the financial district in SF on January 20th 2012. 2)      A working group will be created to facilitate actions for that day. 3)      Affinity groups are encouraged to form and participate independently. 13309

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