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Showing posts with label Occupy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Occupy. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Not Guilty By Virtue of Videotape, Which, Unlike the Police, Doesn't Lie | Common Dreams
Not Guilty By Virtue of Videotape, Which, Unlike the Police, Doesn't Lie | Common Dreams
"In the first jury trial stemming from Occupy Wall Street protests, activist and community organizer Michael Premo was found innocent of all charges after his lawyers presented video evidence that directly contradicted the story told by police and prosecutors."
"In the first jury trial stemming from Occupy Wall Street protests, activist and community organizer Michael Premo was found innocent of all charges after his lawyers presented video evidence that directly contradicted the story told by police and prosecutors."
Sunday, December 30, 2012
FBI Docs Redact Threats to Assassinate OWS Leaders
FBI Docs Redact Threats to Assassinate OWS Leaders
"Naomi Wolf gives an excellent in-depth analysis of those newly released documents that reveal the FBI's counterterrorism monitoring of Occupy Wall Street, and points out the assassination by sniper fire threats against OWS leaders that the FBI never bothered to inform anyone in the movement about."
"Naomi Wolf gives an excellent in-depth analysis of those newly released documents that reveal the FBI's counterterrorism monitoring of Occupy Wall Street, and points out the assassination by sniper fire threats against OWS leaders that the FBI never bothered to inform anyone in the movement about."
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Join the Rolling Jubilee: “You Are Not a Loan”
Join the Rolling Jubilee: “You Are Not a Loan”
"This is the idea behind the "Rolling Jubilee" being organized by "Strike Debt", an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Since November 15, 2012, they have raised over $350,000, enough to abolish over $7 million in debt."
"This is the idea behind the "Rolling Jubilee" being organized by "Strike Debt", an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Since November 15, 2012, they have raised over $350,000, enough to abolish over $7 million in debt."
Monday, September 10, 2012
S17: Occupy Wall Street Plans Anniversary Protest of Wall Street | Common Dreams
S17: Occupy Wall Street Plans Anniversary Protest of Wall Street | Common Dreams
"Occupy Wall Street, one of the largest grassroots mass movements in U.S. history, celebrates its one year anniversary next week on September 17, and the group has planned not only a day of protest and direct action, but also weekend workshops in which protesters will bring awareness to ongoing projects, and lay out Occupy's vision for what will happen Sept 18 and beyond. The week leading up to Occupy's anniversary will include training in direct action, reflection on the past year of popular resistance, and ultimately the Sept. 17 action on Wall Street."
"Occupy Wall Street, one of the largest grassroots mass movements in U.S. history, celebrates its one year anniversary next week on September 17, and the group has planned not only a day of protest and direct action, but also weekend workshops in which protesters will bring awareness to ongoing projects, and lay out Occupy's vision for what will happen Sept 18 and beyond. The week leading up to Occupy's anniversary will include training in direct action, reflection on the past year of popular resistance, and ultimately the Sept. 17 action on Wall Street."
Monday, August 20, 2012
The New Robber Barons: How Taxpayers Subsidise CEOs' Multimillion Salaries | Common Dreams
The New Robber Barons: How Taxpayers Subsidise CEOs' Multimillion Salaries | Common Dreams
"The report proves the case made by thousands of protesters who took to the streets last September as part of the Occupy movement, and that of investors who stormed annual meetings this year as part of the "Shareholder Spring" to reclaim enterprises from many overpaid CEOs."
"The report proves the case made by thousands of protesters who took to the streets last September as part of the Occupy movement, and that of investors who stormed annual meetings this year as part of the "Shareholder Spring" to reclaim enterprises from many overpaid CEOs."
Uncle Sam Needs YOU for a Bailout: 6 Reasons Another Big Banking Crisis Is Coming Our Way | Alternet
Uncle Sam Needs YOU for a Bailout: 6 Reasons Another Big Banking Crisis Is Coming Our Way | Alternet
"Rampant financial crime and poor regulation can only mean another blowup, and guess who will be holding the bag?"
"Rampant financial crime and poor regulation can only mean another blowup, and guess who will be holding the bag?"
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Occupy Wall St.: Year One
"On Sep. 17, 2011 Occupy Wall Street started a revolution. One year later, join us for three days of education, training, and protest in New York City. http://s17nyc.org."
House Financial Services Chairman Asks Banks To Design ‘Alternatives’ To Wall Street Reform Restrictions
House Financial Services Chairman Asks Banks To Design ‘Alternatives’ To Wall Street Reform Restrictions: House Financial Services Chairman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) — who said that, in his view, Washington’s role is “to serve the banks” — has put out a call to the financial industry to suggest “legislative alternatives” to the Volcker Rule, which is aimed at reining in banks’ risky trading: A top Republican lawmaker on Tuesday asked [...]/p
Police Taser, Arrest Deaf Crime Victim
Police Taser, Arrest Deaf Crime Victim
"A deaf woman from Tacoma, Washington called 911 seeking help from police because she was being attacked inside her own home, but when she ran out to meet police officers, they fired a stun gun at her and took her into custody."
"A deaf woman from Tacoma, Washington called 911 seeking help from police because she was being attacked inside her own home, but when she ran out to meet police officers, they fired a stun gun at her and took her into custody."
CHART: The Explosion Of High Frequency Trading Makes The Case For A Transactions Tax
CHART: The Explosion Of High Frequency Trading Makes The Case For A Transactions Tax: This chart from the markets research firm Nanex shows the absolute explosion in high-frequency trading that has occurred over the last few years. This sort of trading, employed by large global firms like Goldman Sachs, allows for the churning up of quick profits, but with little economic benefit: As Reuters’ Felix Salmon noted, “The stock [...]/p
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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