We are looking for a livestreamer for the 6/16 Re-Imagining the General Assembly event on Saturday, 6/16 at Mosswood Park from 1 to 5! If you are a streamer and plan to come, please drop us a line at reimaginethega@occupyoakland.org. 33547
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THEMES FROM THE RE-IMAGINE THE GA SURVEY
In anticipation of the first Re-Imagining the General Assembly gathering on 6/16 at Mosswood Park, here are some findings from our survey! People who’ve been involved in OO and been to the GA: Things people like: -community, camaraderie, the space to meet/talk with like-minded people and hear diversity of views -horizontal direct democratic process/not dominated by authority or superiority/all voices heard -smoking section -hearing about actions -open forum -people’s mic Issues/Concerns/Desired Changes: -need better attendance -broader community -white males and patriarchy can be unwelcoming/more POC leadership and participation -more respect … Continued
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OPD is summoning witnesses via letter; What to do if you recieve one.
OPD has been sending people letters telling them that they may be a witness to criminal activity and asking them to come in. It appears that these letters are being sent to people who were arrested on January 28th but there may be more we aren’t aware of. It is our understanding that these letters are NOT legally binding summons. As always, we strongly urge you to exercise your right to remain silent, and to NOT speak with the police. This includes Internal Affairs (IA). Anything you say to IA … Continued
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FTP: Montreal March Part 2–Bring a Pan! 7/9p 6/2/12
We’ve all seen the images of the hundreds of thousands of people in the streets of Quebec. Our comrades up north are really turning up the volume and standing up for the world they want! Come out Saturday night in solidarity for a second night of “casserole”-style marching, which means…bring your pots and pans! This is gonna be the LOUDEST FTP march EVER! Bring red squares of cloth too. 19th & Telegraph, Rally at 7, march at 9. And as usual, TAC asks for the following: SHIELDS: If you have the capability … Continued
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SOLIDARITY WITH QUÉBEC STUDENT STRIKE! Friday 6/1 7pm
WE MARCH AGAIN! June 1, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ 19th & Telegraph Over the last few months, we have been enheartened by the revolt taking shape in the streets of Montreal. The students of Quebec have taken a struggle against tuition hikes and mobilized hundreds of thousands against austerity and state repression. What began as a one-week university student strike has precipitated into an anti-capitalist revolt against universities, banks and police in what many are calling a general and indefinite social strike. In the face of intense … Continued
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External Links – Week of June 28th
Voices of Occupy Oakland Occupy Oakland Post-May Day: Strengths, Limits, and Futures. A short video celebrating Oakland’s march in solidarity with the revolt in Montreal In the press Judge wants new investigation into OPD – Oakland Tribune Stockton Action: news10.net recordnet.com A 32531
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Stockton General Strike! 5/31/12
May Day! May Day! Shut down Stockton! Come out May 31 to Stockton, California and help shut down the town to protest racist police murders, criminally greedy banks and a corrupt and incompetent city government! Justice for James Rivera! Justice for Luther Brown Justice for the People of Stockton! 1-130pm– Meet-up/drop off point-Eden Park (El Dorado St) 2-3pm– Rally @ MLK park (El Dorado & Fremont) 3-5pm– Bank Shutdown Parties and Justice for the Families march through Downtown Stockton 5-8pm– “the Right–to-Assemble” Street Dance Party All-day BBQ and Services @ … Continued
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Court Support Calendar 5/28-6/1
5/29: 1 felony arraignment at 2pm in 112 5/30: 1 felony arraignment in Dept. 11 at Rene Davidson, 9am 1 pretrial hearing at 9am in Dept. 104, Wiley Manuel 5/31: 1 prelim hearing in 104, Wiley Manuel 6/1: 2 arraignments in 107 from the farm 32404
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Chevron shareholder meeting demonstration 5/30/12
On May 30th, people will travel from around the world to descend on San Ramon, CA and confront Chevron at its annual shareholder meeting. Join us for a colorful and fun rally outside Chevron’s headquarters in support of human rights, environmental, economic and climate justice, and more! DIRECTIONS From Berkeley or SF, take 80 to 24 (Caldicott Tunnel). Then 680 South. Off at Bollinger Canyon. Make a left onto Bollinger over bridge. Chevron HQ on right. Drivers will have to park in Whole Foods parking lot across the street or … Continued
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Occupy Oakland’s Labor Solidarity Committee Invites Participation – Describes History
The OO Labor Solidarity Committee has been part of OO since we helped to organize for the November 2 General Strike and Port Shutdown, as part of the Strike Assembly, on the heels of the brutal attack on the camp by the OPD and the state. Invitation Labor Solidarity Committee meets every Thursday @ 6pm. Every other week it’s at OGP. On the off weeks we meet at various union halls, as they are available. A notice of the location is sent out weekly to the list. We always have … Continued
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