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Stop the Insanity: Rally and Court Support for Arrested Occupiers – Wiley Manuel Courthouse, Oakland – Monday, March 5, 2012 – 2:00 PM

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Monday, March 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM – Dept 112, Wiley Manuel Courthouse (7th & Washington) Rally in support of 3 Occupy Oaklanders facing false and outrageously inflated charges as part of the DA & OPD’s campaign of collusion to target and repress Occupy Oakland. Three Occupy Oaklanders were arrested last week on charges stemming from an alleged stolen wallet. This alleged incident has prompted the DA to pursue felony robbery and hate crime charges against these individuals, who are now being held in custody with bails exceeding $100,000 each. On Monday, March 5, 2012, Occupy … Continued

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Violence and Crime Rates during Occupy Oakland encampment. Spin and fact.

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For anyone who believed or questioned the media spin, promoted by the City of Oakland and the Chamber of Commerce, that Occupy Oakland increased crime during the encampment, here are the facts.  Please read and share with others who are buying or need facts to help refute the narrative that the encampment was removed due to increased crime or violence. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/02/24/1067727/-Crime-Rates-During-the-Occupy-Oakland-Encampment 22021

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General Assembly Agenda 2.26.12

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I. Welcome II. Proposals: 1. Proposal for Principle of Solidarity Against Police Repression 2. Proposal for Day of Solidarity Between Oakland and Palestine on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3. Proposal for Occupy Oakland To Show Israeli President Shimon Peres Its “Vision of Tomorrow” – No to Apartheid 4. Proposal for Endorsement and Funding of Anti Nazi Rally/Counterdemonstration in Sacramento on February 27, 2012 5. Proposal to Endorse Iran Action Assembly on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM III. Agenda Overview IV. Open Forum V. Reports from Committees, Subcommittees, & … Continued

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March 1st meeting of the Nonviolent Caucus cancelled

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In order to allow participation in the kickoff for Occupy Education and also the Grand Lake Theater benefit, all happening on March 1st, the Nonviolent Caucus has cancelled the March 1st meeting. The next meeting of the Nonviolent Caucus is scheduled for March 8 from 4-7 pm at the Rising Loafer. A focused discussion will take place from 4:30-5:30, follow by a 10 minute break.  The regular business meeting will take place from 5:40-7:00. 21777

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Ohio Prisoners Declare Victory After Three Day Hunger Strike Inspired by Occupy Oakland

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On Wednesday evening, February 22, 2012, twenty-five prisoners at Ohio’s supermax prison ate their first meal since Sunday night. The hunger strike was inspired by the Occupy4Prisoners National Day of Action called for by Occupy Oakland. According to Siddique Abdullah Hasan, one of the hunger strikers, they initially intended a one day fast as a “symbolic gesture, a way of locking arms with the people on the outside.” By Monday evening, the prisoners had decided to issue demands and continue refusing food. Their demands included specific changes in the conditions … Continued

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Occupy Oakland Research Meeting

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Occupy Oakland Research Meeting Sunday, 2/26, 5:00-7:00pm ARC’s conference room 900 Alice Street, Suite 3R, Oakland’s Chinatown (bet. 9th and 10th) Two blocks from Lake Merritt BART, six blocks from OG Plaza. Propose agenda items: http://bit.ly/ooresearch02-25-12 Next steps from last meeting: 1. Lee will send out occupy-related research on the mailing list, do a future presentation 2. Shayna, Amanda, Yvonne, Mark: Open Forum 3. Amanda, Darwin, Dorothy: OO Serves the People introduction 4. Shayna, Gary, Eric: Tuesday meeting for Take Back the Land 5. Eric: Send links to Jim Chanin … Continued

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Revolutionary Reading: David Graeber’s Debt

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The revolutionary reading group is meeting for the first time, ever, on Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00pm in the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s conference room: Electronic Frontier Foundation 454 Shotwell Street San Francisco, CA 94110 EFF is within walking distance of the 16th Street/Mission BART station. We will be reading and discussing the first half of David Graeber’s book, Debt: The First 5000 Years (Melville House, July 2011).  The book is available online in PDF form. RSVP to David Johnson. 21681

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Who’s really violent? Tips for controlling the narrative.

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A recent article by George Lakey discusses how the narrative about violence is used to discredit insurrection movements and includes many examples.  What should we do about this attempt by the government and the media to maintain the status quo? This is essential reading for anyone who is offended and exhausted by the debate about “violence” within Occupy, and who had a reaction to the recent Chris Hedges article about the Black Bloc and Occupy. http://wagingnonviolence.org/2012/02/whos-really-violent-tips-for-controlling-the-narrative 21545

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Richmond Demonstration April 20, 2012

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A demonstration will take place in Richmond on Friday,  April 20, at 5:00, targeting Chevron.  This is a kick-off to the weekend of Earth Day and the beginning of a new mobilization in Richmond.  Chevron’s pollution, huge profits and financial shenanigans will all be targeted.  The Environmental Justice Committee of OO is collaborating with Richmond activists to organize this demonstration.  Save the date, and email us if you want to help with planning. 21400

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General Assembly Agenda 2.22.12

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I. Welcome II. Proposals 1. Proposal for Funding of Newsletter by Occupy Oakland Education Committee III. Agenda Overview IV. Open Forum V. Reports from Committees, Subcommittees, & Caucuses VI. Action Announcements VII. General Announcements 21322

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