A project of the League of Young Voters. Featuring County Supervisor Eyon Biddle who said in a press release issued on the 18th:
“Change is being demanded. Folks are no longer going to fall in line with business as usual and status quo politics and leadership. I challenge everyone to take a closer look at the injustices that many working class people face every day. This is much more important than minor traffic inconveniences.”
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 their fair share and that we immediately put that money to work creating good jobs, rebuilding our communities, and strengthening our country. We believe that in a nation as rich as ours, there’s enough for everyone.
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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 |
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.
| — | 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. |
Why 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.
Some 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.”
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+ Wisconsinites are out of work less than a year after Gov. Walker took office.
Defying relentless calls for change from millions of people, Congress, Wall Street, and our governor continue business as usual, enriching themselves at the expense of the rest of us. They’re not just ignoring the 99%. They’re making life much worse.
Enough is enough. Join in a national day of action to declare an economic emergency for the 99%. Across the country, thousands of people will rally on decaying bridges, the symbols of neglected opportunities to put people work immediately. Join in the demand for a country that works for all of us, not just the 1%.
3:30 pm
Come Early for Music and Festivities
Thursday, November 17
Carver Park
911 W. Brown St., Milwaukee
