December 2011
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November 2011
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Thousands of Americans are going to Washington, DC in the first week of December to make the voices of the 99% heard and counter the influence of the 1%.
We’ll be joining the many community groups, unions, religious organizations, and unemployed workers going to the nation’s capital from December 5-9th to break the grip that corporate lobbyists have on Congress.
The problem in Washington...
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We declare a state of Economic Emergency for the 99%
We’re tired of being drowned out by the voices of Wall Street. We’re sick of acting grateful for crumbs from politicians. We won’t tolerate one more cut or corporate giveaway. We’re done sacrificing to make the rich happy while we live in fear.
We demand that our voices be heard. We demand that the richest 1% pay...
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“Big banking execs are hoping you stay home so they can keep paying themselves...”
– John Talbott describing why you must take to the streets on November 17.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-r-talbott/occupy-march_b_1096994.html
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Find A Nov 17 Event in Your Area (by MoveOn) →
Milwaukee’s event is on the map and so are tons of others. So if you’re not from our fair city - you’ll never be left out. Feel free to start your own event as well.
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“To highlight the very places that can put America back to work, events at...”
– Article discussing how several different types of groups are coming together on Nov17, and focusing on work that needs doing. Here in Milwaukee we’ll be meeting at a bridge as well.
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WatchWhy march on November 17? Because the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. We have to stand up and say enough is enough.
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WatchSome wonderful folks attending the Nov 17 Day of Action share their thoughts in a quick 30 second spot. Best quote, “We as a People can make a change.”
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WatchGreat video that shows a quick visual history of successful social movements in the United States. Important message - be a part of the movement to make things better.
Join Us - November 17!
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“But inspired by the Occupy protests, labor leaders are talking increasingly of...”
– From the New York Times article “Occupy Movement Inspires Unions to Embrace Bold Tactics”
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Declaration of Economic Emergency for the 99%
November 17: National Day of Action
Over 25 million Americans need work but Congress can’t pass a jobs bill.
As joblessness pushes more people into safety-net programs every day, Congress cuts funding.
Three years after big banks and Wall Street ruined our economy, the gap between the richest 1% and the rest of us grows daily.
Despite his campaign promise of 250,000 new jobs, over 45,000+...