Occupy Olympia

This is going to be a HUGE weekend for Occupy Olympia! We are having an amazing national conference with lots of trainings, workshops, performances, speakers and actions! Come join the fun and revolution! http://ossf2012.org Friday, February 17th 5 pm till 10:30 pm- Reception at State Labor Council Building This evening will be focused on having …

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We now have them! Occupy Olympia is distributing black t-shirts with a red design, that red design is shown below:   The shirts will be distributed amongst those who pay a $10 donation fee. Those that are not able to pay for a shirt for $10 will have other ways of getting the shirt. If …

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Last week, Evergreen Graduate and nationally recognized portrait photographer Annie Appel visited Olympia as part of a tour to document some of the people of the movement. Here’s a short OO video, and you can also find much more information on Annie’s website, here: http://www.annieappelphotography.blogspot.com/

January 12, 2012 On January 12, 2012 the Portland City Council voted unanimously for the historic resolution purposed by Mayor Sam Adams declaring the city’s support for amending the US Constitution, making clear that money is not speech and that corporations are not people. The vote was 3-0 with Commissioners Nick Fish and Dan Saltzman …

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When Injustice Becomes Law, resistance Becomes Duty. — Thomas Jefferson. #Whilewewatch is not a film you walk out of saying you “like” or “dislike.” This is a film you feel. If you’re not moved by the disturbing images on the screen in front of you, you’re simply not alive — or you’re in the 1%. Spielberg …

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Mark your calendars!  Friday, January 20th is a National Day of Action- OCCUPY THE COURTS! The rally will be used to introduce the language of the Amendment ending CORPORATE PERSONHOOD and MONEY AS SPEECH. Two years ago this month, five Supreme Court justices, sworn to uphold the Constitution, voted to make democracy illegal. The infamous Citizens United …

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-BEN SCHREINER The long-simmering dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the international consortium EGT Development transpiring in Longview, Washington looks to be coming to a head. In a January 3 letter addressed to his members, ILWU International President Robert McEllrath disclosed that EGT will soon attempt to commence operations at its …

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Early Opening Day video and photos. Tent Monster photos by Laura Killian, and a couple UStream segments from Berd:

(Some of following might reflect the opinion and perspective of Berd, and is not intended to represent the consensus of the Olympia General Assembly:) The Legislature opened today. Occupy was there. Standing STRONG, saying it LOUD. NOT going away, not giving up, not giving in! Yes Occupy! Occupy Wall Street! And Occupy hearts and minds. …

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