GA Proposals

Passed on December 5, 2011: Emergency Proposal. #2 on queue for December 5, 2011 GA: Kittens Action

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Proposal: Kittens Action This is a mass action idea, so the kind of movement we are building  reflects the kind of world we want to live in. Where everyone is empowered to speak for themselves. Where decisions are made based on dialog & power with, not domination & power over. Where people break the walls of fear and ignorance to build solidarity across differences. And where the 99% are talking about the history we’re making together. Here is the mass action idea (we call it the kittens action because kittens … Continued

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TABLED- PROPOSERS GAVE INFORMATION AS ACTION ITEM. EMERGENCY PROPOSAL. #1 on queue for December 4, 2011 GA: Proposal for Occupy Oakland to Support the December 5 Rally and Protest against AIAPACAgenda:

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Proposal: We propose that Occupy Oakland support the rally and protest against AIPAC – the American Israel Public Affairs Committee – on Monday night December 5. Occupy Oakland can support this rally/protest against the 1% by encouraging participation and sending strong contingent. Rally starts at 5:30 pm in front of the Marriott Hotel, 11th and Broadway, Oakland. WHY. 1) AIPAC  is  the most powerful political lobby in the United States, actively opposing peace and justice and lobbying for the 1%. 2) AIPAC’s policies result in ethnic cleansing and discrimination against … Continued

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FAILED TO REACH 90% ON DECEMBER 4, 2011. PROPOSAL TABLED. EMERGENCY PROPOSAL. #3 on queue for: Proposal to Decolonize Oakland: Creating a More Radical Movement

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Decolonize Oakland: Creating a More Radical Movement Oakland is home to many communities.  To better reflect the multiracial dimensions of our city, we propose that the name be changed from ‘Occupy Oakland’ to ‘Decolonize Oakland.’ Oakland is the ancestral homeland of the Chochenyo Ohlone, an indigenous community that has no collective territory of their own and no recognized legal status or rights.   As detailed in The Memorandum of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, which the General Assembly passed with 97% support on 28 October 2011, the Chochenyo Ohlone have survived a … Continued

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Proposal Queue for Sunday, December 4, 2011 GA*** New Time is 2:00pm***

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Proposal Queue has changed due to the addition of 3 emergency proposals brought to Facilitation Committee Meeting on 12/3/2011.  The full text of the these proposals can be found by scrolling down : 1.  Support the rally and protest against AIPAC on December 5 [added 12-3-2011, requested emergency 12-3-2011][voted 12-3-11 approved emergency proposal] [called 6:30PM 12-3-2011] 2.  Occupy Oakland Tribune Finance Proposal [requested emergency 12-2-2011][voted 12-3-11 approved emergency proposal] 3.  Change name to “Decolonize Oakland” [Was held for Sunday’s GA as Emergency Proposal] [called 6:45PM 12-3-2011] [called 5:30PM 12-3-2011] 4.  General … Continued

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This EMERGENCY PROPOSAL was Passed on December 2, 2011 GA Agenda: Endorsement and Active Support of the December 3 Global Day of Action for Climate Justice

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Facilitation Committee Note:  This is the final text of the resolution that was passed on December 2, 2011. Occupy Oakland Solidarity Statement with the 1000 Durbans Day of Action for Climate Justice   In response to the 1% profiting from pollution: Occupy Oakland stands in solidarity with the December 3rd Global Day of Action for climate justice called by La Via Campesina, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance and the Civil Society Organizing Committee in South Africa. This day of action is happening under the banner “Stop the 1% from profiting from … Continued

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WITHDRAWN BY PROPOSERS. Proposal to Have the OO GA sign-on to the Occupy SF “A Declaration from the Occupation”

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Proposal to Have the OO GA sign-on to the OccupySF  A Declaration from the Occupation In order to declare solidarity with our fellow occupy movements and affirm our commitment to the concept of occupation, we propose that the General Assembly of OccupyOakland stand with OccupySF by signing on to the Declaration from the Occupation approved by the OccupySF General Assembly on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011. We propose to adopt the Declaration as written, with one omission:  The removal of the word “nonviolent” from paragraph 4.  This is not an endorsement of violent resistance … Continued

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PASSED ON NOVEMBER 30. A proposal for Occupy Oakland to endorse and participate in the December 6th National Day of Action Against foreclosures.

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A proposal for Occupy Oakland to endorse and participate in the December 6th National Day of Action Against foreclosures.   Everyone deserves to have a roof over their head and a place to call home. Millions of Americans have worked hard for years for the opportunity to own their own home; for others, it remains a distant goal. For all of us, having a decent place to live for ourselves and our families is the most fundamental part of the American dream, a source of security and pride. In 2008, … Continued

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