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Facilitation Committee needs help!

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The Facilitation Committee needs help!  We can’t keep up with necessary behind-the-scene logistics, much of it on the website, unless we get new committee members.  The GA is a crucial community activity.  Please help it to run smoothly by volunteering with the Facilitation Committee.  You can contact us at occupyoaklandfacilitation@gmail.com. Tasks we need help with, which should be shared by several people, include: –responding to emails –updating the proposal queue when we get proposals by email –attending meetings on Wednesday at noon and Saturday at 4 to receive additional proposals … Continued

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Foreclosure Defense Group Update: April 24, 2012

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We focus on the Fruitvale GA Clearinghouse – FDG participation Mayday March Text alert system in effect More news 1. WE FOCUS ON THE FRUITVALE:  The Fruitvale is the neighborhood of Mr. Richard Harris, the homeowner we are currently aiding in his foreclosure fight ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYyTuswv7Q&feature=youtu.be) and it is a neighborhood being massively hit by foreclosures in Oakland. We have been fielding calls from homeowners under attack but not in any meaningful number – especially in comparison to the scale of the displacement occurring. It is going to take intensive, … Continued

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Hundreds protest Chevron in Richmond

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Marchers from Occupy Oakland and many other communities joined Richmond activists to commemorate Earth Day with a protest of Chevron on Friday evening, April 20.  Chevron is both the largest greenhouse gas polluter in the State of California and the largest company in the state—a perfect example of how the 1% is devastating our environment. About 200 people gathered at Richmond BART, welcomed by Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, who expressed her support for Occupy.  After a few speeches and music led by Occupella, the group marched to Richmond’s Civic Center.  … Continued

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Occupy the Farm reclaims agricultural land in East Bay

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As of 10:00 pm on Earth Day, April 22, 2012, Occupy the Farm activists had reclaimed prime agricultural land in the East Bay.  Over 200 people worked to plant over an acre and a large number of people set up tents to spend the night protecting the space.   Following are excerpts from their press release. The Gill Tract is located at the Berkeley-Albany border, at the intersection of San Pablo Ave and Marin Ave. AC Transit 72 Bus goes to the tract and North Berkeley BART is a few … Continued

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Court Support Calendar 4/23-4/27

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4/23: Two comrades in dept 115 at Wiley Manuel, 9am. Jury deliberation in the case of Jesus lookalike Cameron Rose in dept 4 at Rene Davidson. 4/25: One hearing in Dept 104 at Wiley Manuel, 9am. Comrade arrested on J28 and facing vandalism charges. Kali in Dept 704 for pretrial hearing at Gale Schenone Hall of Justice (Pleasanton), 9am. 27870

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Demonstration Against Chevron Richmond 04/20/2012 Photos

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Demonstration Against Chevron Richmond  04/20/2012 Photos “Marchers from Occupy Oakland and many other communities joined Richmond activists to commemorate Earth Day with a protest of Chevron on Friday evening, April 20.Chevron is both the largest greenhouse gas polluter in the State of California and the largest company in the state—a perfect example of how the 1% is devastating our environment. About 200 people gathered at Richmond BART, welcomed by Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, who expressed her support for Occupy.After a few speeches and music led by Occupella, the group marched to … Continued

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Street-medic live action role playing April 29 9 am to 5 pm

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Hey there! As a fun way to get ready for may day, we will host a wonderful medic l.a.r.p.ing event. This event might be more useful if you have already been a street-medic, and or you have been trained. We will not go over a whole training at this event, this is just to  practice your skills and for us to hangout and have fun! Please bring: Clothes you will get dirty in! supplies to share! A lunch or money/ebt etc to get one. friends who want to be lovely … Continued

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M1GS Street Action Panel and Skill-Share 4/29/12 (Sunday) Noon-2:30

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With May Day approaching in less than two weeks, the Safer Spaces committee invites activists and allies together for a two and a half hour panel and skill share session on: *Basic tips for a sustainable street action *Emotional First Aid: trauma education, emotional self care tips for pre, during and post action *First Aid: simple street medic tips, physical self-care for pre, during and post action *Coping with activist burnout and keeping the movement connected When:  4/29/12 (Sunday) Time: Noon-2:30 (hope everyone is ok with a slight overlapping of … Continued

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Events Committee Wish List!

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The Events Committee of Occupy Oakland has a wish list of items we would like to acquire through donations or otherwise so that the Committee can become a more autonomous body, with the ability to set up movie screenings, dance parties, rallies, etc. without always having to rely upon borrowing the equipment of others in order to do so. If you can help in finding and making available any of these items, email events@occupyoakland.org and we’ll get in touch from there! -Projector -Screen -Sound: mic, amp, etc. -Bullhorn -extension cords … Continued

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