NRDC’s Adams: “Instead of building a pipeline to the past … it’s time to draw the line on tar sands.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2011. In addressing thousands of citizens participating at a massive demonstration at the White House on Sunday, NRDC Founding Director John Adams called on President Obama to protect[Read More…]
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Late-Night Meeting at Occupy Portland Addresses Safety Concerns
PORTLAND, ORE.–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2011. Late Saturday night and early into Sunday morning, an emergency Occupy Portland meeting composed of concerned individuals, including people from several committees, was held to discuss what many volunteers felt was becoming a growing problem. They discussed, at length, the issues surrounding illicit drug use, violent[Read More…]
Atlanta Policeman Drives Motorcycle Into Crowd
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2011. The Occupy movement claims public space in order to exercise the right of peaceable assembly. Two Occupy Atlanta participants volunteered to stay in Troy Davis/Woodruff Park in order to symbolically demonstrate that right, while the rest of the Occupy participants cleared out of the park and[Read More…]
Occupy Atlanta: – Police Attack Two Protesters, Arrest Journalists, Others
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2011. Chris Siedl and another person arrested last night were taken to Grady Hospital for injuries inflicted by the police before being taken to jail. Alisen Redmond from the KSU Sentinel, Judith Kim from the GSU Signal, and Creative Loafing photographer Stephanie Pharr were arrested despite wearing[Read More…]
Too Small to Fail: Occupy Mosier
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Nov. 6, 2011, 5:27 p.m. EST There are no stoplights, the only gas station closed years ago and there is not a single multinational corporation within five miles. With a population of just 430, Mosier, Oregon will become the smallest U.S. town to have an active Occupy camp. Participants[Read More…]
OccupyDallas: Eight Protesters Arrested Saturday Still Being Held
Dallas, TX—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2011. Eight OccupyDallas protesters were arrested Saturday at the Bank of America Plaza downtown after an off-duty police officer shoved a protester off of a ledge. One is being held for felony assault on an officer. Seven are being held for improper use of a sidewalk and[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago: National Lawyers Guild Meeting Sunday, Nov. 6
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2011. The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Chicago is having a second meeting for arrestees this Sunday 11/6 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Loyola School of Law (25 E Pearson in room 1103) If you were arrested on October 16th or October 23rd and have questions about charges, court dates, or the terms of your[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago: Health Care is a Human Right for All
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2011. When: Sunday, November 6, 2011 – 4:30pm to 6:00pm Location: Plaza next to the Chicago Board of Trade (corner of Lasalle and Jackson, between Jackson and Van Buren) Facilitator: Helen Redmond, a founding member of Chicago Single-Payer Action Network (CSPAN) and a medical social worker. Over[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Stands with Seniors to Challenge Essential Social Program Cuts
Monday Nov. 7: Occupy Chicago Stands with Seniors to Challenge Essential Social Program Cuts CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2011. On Monday, November 7, Occupy Chicago will stand with a diverse coalition to pressure Illinois Senators to halt slashes to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Housing and Urban Development programs. Standing beside advocacy[Read More…]
OccupyDallas Stands in Solidarity With the People of Syria
March Scheduled at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Starting at Pioneer Plaza Dallas, TX–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2011 — Members of OccupyDallas watched online early Sunday morning as tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Mourat al Nouman, Syria to show their support for the local movement. Protesters held signs, written[Read More…]
