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19 May 2012. 515-519, High Road, Tottenham at the corner of Bruce Grove.
Before the Tottenham Riot in August 2012 this corner was occupied by Winkworth Estate Agents.
The slogan used by Haringey is "Building Back Better". Which has a nice alliteration and sounds upbeat. Unfortunately, it raises completely unrealistic expectations about how much control or even persuasive power local Councils actually have to influence decisions taken by developers, landlords, business owners, consultants, and Mayors of London.
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Of course, the social problems suggested by the prominent signs are not unique to Tottenham or London. And almost everything the UK Coalition Government does is making it worse.
§ Article by Jill Insley : Payday loans: bishop hits out at 'sinful' interest rates.
§ Article by Deborah Orr. The rise of payday loans replaces one debt bubble with another, nastier one.
§ Video of David Graeber talking about his book Debt: The First Five Thousand Years.
§ Noam Chomsky The people always pay.
§ Photos by Clive Carter of similar developments in the Stroud Green/Finsbury Park area.
§ Aerial view of where I took this photo.
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Meanwhile . . . Let them eat banners
----- Original Message -----
From : Haringey Environment Department
Sent : 18 May 2012 12:07
Subject : Olympic Decoration
We will be having Olympic lamp post banners all the way along the torch route - not on every lamppost, but enough to make an impact. There will also be Olympic lamp post banners all the way down Tottenham High Road (even though the southerly end is not on the route). Installation of the banners is starting on 6 June. I attach a picture of the banners. There will also be a flag at the Civic Centre.
We will also be using London 2012 Community Celebration packs to decorate Council venues (these include bunting and banners). We are doing site visits to confirm the locations, and we are looking at leisure centres, libraries and other public-facing sites like Apex House, 48 Station Road, Bruce Castle Park Pavillion and the Civic Centre.
----- Original Message -----
To : Cllr Alan Strickland
From : Alan Stanton
Sent : Sunday, May 20, 2012 05:33 PM
Cc : Labour councillors
Subject : Olympic decoration - bread & circuses
Hi Alan
Can I ask how much these extra lamppost banners and celebration packs are costing? And especially who's paying?
Bread and circuses. Though for everyone except the rich it seems to be cuts to the bread-and-butter services. While for some people it's food banks. And a few others rummage in waste bins.
----- Original Message -----
From : Cllr Claire Kober (Leader of the Council)
To : Cllr Alan Stanton
Cc : Labour Councillors
Sent : Sunday, May 20, 2012 7:54 PM
Subject : Olympic decoration - bread & circuses
Alan
The Mayor of London gave every borough £50k for Olympic decorations. This was announced some time ago.
Claire
----- Original Message -----
From : Alan Stanton
To : Cllr Claire Kober
Cc : Labour councillors
Sent : Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:49 PM
Subject : Olympic decoration - bread & circuses
Hi Claire,
Thanks for the information. Splendid news!
Let them eat banners. And repay loans in bunting.
Alan
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§ The £50,000 which Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, "gave" every borough to pay for Olympic decorations, meant in effect that Boris returned some of our tax money.
§ "... this has been the year of the soup kitchen. The switch from "soup kitchen", which smacks of Victorian desperation, to the more neutral "food bank" is a semantic coup d'état. An economic crisis initiated by the immorality of the banks ends up with nice "banks" that offer food for free." From: '2012 has been the year of the food bank.' Article by Suzanne Moore in The Guardian 19 December 2012.
§ The Olympics were a celebration worthy of Nero – and as extravagant. Article by Simon Jenkins in The Guardian 27 December 2012.
§ 9 June 2014. Wonga: An Example Of How NOT To Deal With Criticism On Social Media.
§ Wonga Collapses Into Administration. BBC News report 30 August 2018.
§ 'It snowballed … I took out more and more' – a Wonga user speaks, Guardian newspaper 30 August 2018.
(I was glad to see the effective campaign by Stella Creasey MP was mentioned in this 2018 report.)
As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
twitter.com/bobsterrrob
20 February 2013. Updated photo with a custard yellow new sign.
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"All the money's gone, nowhere to go. Any job I got the sack. Monday morning, turning back."
"One sweet dream, pick up the bags and get in the limousine. Soon we'll be away from here.
Step on the gas and wipe that tear away. One sweet dream came true today."
The Beatles: Medley from Abbey Road.
§ Article by Jill Insley : Payday loans: bishop hits out at 'sinful' interest rates.
§ Article by Deborah Orr. The rise of payday loans replaces one debt bubble with another, nastier one.
§ Video of David Graeber talking about his book Debt: The First Five Thousand Years.
§ Noam Chomsky The people always pay.
§ Photos by Clive Carter of similar developments in the Stroud Green/Finsbury Park area.
§ Aerial view of where I took this photo.
Students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are celebrating the Budget 2019 announcement to eliminate interest from B.C. government student loans, resulting in debt relief for about 200,000 people.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/19161
In this video Paul Paquin teams up with credit expert Melissa Afshar at Golden Financial Services to offer you free tips on credit repair and restoration. Golden Financial Services is one of the leading credit relief companies in the USA. There are several Americans who have used their credit card debt relief programs to address their debt concerns successfully. Melissa Afshar, the credit expert at GFS provides you outstanding tips to improve your credit scores. Watch this video to find out more!
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based on a 1940's Coca-cola advert!
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Students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are celebrating the Budget 2019 announcement to eliminate interest from B.C. government student loans, resulting in debt relief for about 200,000 people.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/19161
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As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
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Governor Mike Easley of North Carolina keynoted a day long event at the Center for American Progress, designed to raise the profile of household debt as a national political issue.
Westbound billboard on the Santan Freeway Loop 202 for Phillips & Associates Law Offices.
Bankruptcy & Debt Relief
1-800-BANKRUPT
PhillipsLaw.com
Call 24 hrs - 7 days - Statewide
The Santan Freeway Loop 202 is in the southeast valley of Phoenix. Onsite Insite offers the only billboards along a 23-mile stretch of the Santan Freeway Loop 202. This billboard is between I-10 and the Price Freeway Loop 101 in Chandler, AZ.
As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
twitter.com/bobsterrrob
A year after the birth of 'Occupy Cal', student activists at UC Berkeley held a walkout which started at Sproul Plaza, the former site of the campus occupation. Students from Occupy Cal, CalSDU (Students for a Democratic University), UC Student-Workers Union, UPTE (University Professional & Technical Employees), as well as faculty members participated in the walkout.
The rain started just before the first of a handful of speakers, but hundreds of students and faculty stayed to rally against cuts, tuition hikes, and a "gradual privatization of UC". "We can't let top UC management frame our future as inevitable privatization." With the passage of Proposition 30, billions of dollars have been secured "that can go to the restoration of education and social services for California. We demand this money secure the interests of the public, not the banks, billionaires, and prison-industrial complex."
After the rain let up, and speakers finished, a short march led students to Wheeler Hall where they broke off into groups to discuss their demands of the UC Regents when they hold their November 13 - 15 meetings in San Francisco:
"1. Roll back fees to their pre-2009 levels - 2. Reverse all cut-backs, consolidations, and austerity measures against UC workers - 3. If these demands are not met, we will mobilize for state-wide action in Spring, up to and including, protests, walkouts, and indefinite strike."
The groups reported back their discussions, proposing amendments to demands, but one report-back summed up the theme of them all:
"We like these demands...and we want more action!"
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On Tuesday the 13th there is an action planned at the Oakland Federal Court Hearing on Police Brutality Against Occupy Cal, and the week of action culminates with a mobilization on the final day of the UC Regents meeting at UCSF Mission Bay on Thursday November 15th. More info on how to get involved can be found here:
For my live-tweets and pictures from this event and others:
As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
A year after the birth of 'Occupy Cal', student activists at UC Berkeley held a walkout which started at Sproul Plaza, the former site of the campus occupation. Students from Occupy Cal, CalSDU (Students for a Democratic University), UC Student-Workers Union, UPTE (University Professional & Technical Employees), as well as faculty members participated in the walkout.
The rain started just before the first of a handful of speakers, but hundreds of students and faculty stayed to rally against cuts, tuition hikes, and a "gradual privatization of UC". "We can't let top UC management frame our future as inevitable privatization." With the passage of Proposition 30, billions of dollars have been secured "that can go to the restoration of education and social services for California. We demand this money secure the interests of the public, not the banks, billionaires, and prison-industrial complex."
After the rain let up, and speakers finished, a short march led students to Wheeler Hall where they broke off into groups to discuss their demands of the UC Regents when they hold their November 13 - 15 meetings in San Francisco:
"1. Roll back fees to their pre-2009 levels - 2. Reverse all cut-backs, consolidations, and austerity measures against UC workers - 3. If these demands are not met, we will mobilize for state-wide action in Spring, up to and including, protests, walkouts, and indefinite strike."
The groups reported back their discussions, proposing amendments to demands, but one report-back summed up the theme of them all:
"We like these demands...and we want more action!"
-------
On Tuesday the 13th there is an action planned at the Oakland Federal Court Hearing on Police Brutality Against Occupy Cal, and the week of action culminates with a mobilization on the final day of the UC Regents meeting at UCSF Mission Bay on Thursday November 15th. More info on how to get involved can be found here:
For my live-tweets and pictures from this event and others:
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A year after the birth of 'Occupy Cal', student activists at UC Berkeley held a walkout which started at Sproul Plaza, the former site of the campus occupation. Students from Occupy Cal, CalSDU (Students for a Democratic University), UC Student-Workers Union, UPTE (University Professional & Technical Employees), as well as faculty members participated in the walkout.
The rain started just before the first of a handful of speakers, but hundreds of students and faculty stayed to rally against cuts, tuition hikes, and a "gradual privatization of UC". "We can't let top UC management frame our future as inevitable privatization." With the passage of Proposition 30, billions of dollars have been secured "that can go to the restoration of education and social services for California. We demand this money secure the interests of the public, not the banks, billionaires, and prison-industrial complex."
After the rain let up, and speakers finished, a short march led students to Wheeler Hall where they broke off into groups to discuss their demands of the UC Regents when they hold their November 13 - 15 meetings in San Francisco:
"1. Roll back fees to their pre-2009 levels - 2. Reverse all cut-backs, consolidations, and austerity measures against UC workers - 3. If these demands are not met, we will mobilize for state-wide action in Spring, up to and including, protests, walkouts, and indefinite strike."
The groups reported back their discussions, proposing amendments to demands, but one report-back summed up the theme of them all:
"We like these demands...and we want more action!"
-------
On Tuesday the 13th there is an action planned at the Oakland Federal Court Hearing on Police Brutality Against Occupy Cal, and the week of action culminates with a mobilization on the final day of the UC Regents meeting at UCSF Mission Bay on Thursday November 15th. More info on how to get involved can be found here:
For my live-tweets and pictures from this event and others:
Built by the wife of the head of the farm, this building is where 81 children (at the same time) are taught Sunday School.
A year after the birth of 'Occupy Cal', student activists at UC Berkeley held a walkout which started at Sproul Plaza, the former site of the campus occupation. Students from Occupy Cal, CalSDU (Students for a Democratic University), UC Student-Workers Union, UPTE (University Professional & Technical Employees), as well as faculty members participated in the walkout.
The rain started just before the first of a handful of speakers, but hundreds of students and faculty stayed to rally against cuts, tuition hikes, and a "gradual privatization of UC". "We can't let top UC management frame our future as inevitable privatization." With the passage of Proposition 30, billions of dollars have been secured "that can go to the restoration of education and social services for California. We demand this money secure the interests of the public, not the banks, billionaires, and prison-industrial complex."
After the rain let up, and speakers finished, a short march led students to Wheeler Hall where they broke off into groups to discuss their demands of the UC Regents when they hold their November 13 - 15 meetings in San Francisco:
"1. Roll back fees to their pre-2009 levels - 2. Reverse all cut-backs, consolidations, and austerity measures against UC workers - 3. If these demands are not met, we will mobilize for state-wide action in Spring, up to and including, protests, walkouts, and indefinite strike."
The groups reported back their discussions, proposing amendments to demands, but one report-back summed up the theme of them all:
"We like these demands...and we want more action!"
-------
On Tuesday the 13th there is an action planned at the Oakland Federal Court Hearing on Police Brutality Against Occupy Cal, and the week of action culminates with a mobilization on the final day of the UC Regents meeting at UCSF Mission Bay on Thursday November 15th. More info on how to get involved can be found here:
For my live-tweets and pictures from this event and others:
Partially shredded credit cards, identity theft with insufficient funds, Marysville, Washington USA
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As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
Credit cards stacked on table with past due accounts and insufficient funds, Marysville, Washington USA
All my photographs are copyright protected, If you wish to use my photos please contact me and we can discuss usage fees.
©Jim Corwin_All Rights Reserved 2019 Contact me at jscorwin@mac.com or visit my PhotoShelter site using the link Jim Corwin Photography on my Profile Page.
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My E-Mail Address is jscorwin@mac.com
A year after the birth of 'Occupy Cal', student activists at UC Berkeley held a walkout which started at Sproul Plaza, the former site of the campus occupation. Students from Occupy Cal, CalSDU (Students for a Democratic University), UC Student-Workers Union, UPTE (University Professional & Technical Employees), as well as faculty members participated in the walkout.
The rain started just before the first of a handful of speakers, but hundreds of students and faculty stayed to rally against cuts, tuition hikes, and a "gradual privatization of UC". "We can't let top UC management frame our future as inevitable privatization." With the passage of Proposition 30, billions of dollars have been secured "that can go to the restoration of education and social services for California. We demand this money secure the interests of the public, not the banks, billionaires, and prison-industrial complex."
After the rain let up, and speakers finished, a short march led students to Wheeler Hall where they broke off into groups to discuss their demands of the UC Regents when they hold their November 13 - 15 meetings in San Francisco:
"1. Roll back fees to their pre-2009 levels - 2. Reverse all cut-backs, consolidations, and austerity measures against UC workers - 3. If these demands are not met, we will mobilize for state-wide action in Spring, up to and including, protests, walkouts, and indefinite strike."
The groups reported back their discussions, proposing amendments to demands, but one report-back summed up the theme of them all:
"We like these demands...and we want more action!"
-------
On Tuesday the 13th there is an action planned at the Oakland Federal Court Hearing on Police Brutality Against Occupy Cal, and the week of action culminates with a mobilization on the final day of the UC Regents meeting at UCSF Mission Bay on Thursday November 15th. More info on how to get involved can be found here:
For my live-tweets and pictures from this event and others:
As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
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As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
For my live-tweets and photos from this and other events:
A year after the birth of 'Occupy Cal', student activists at UC Berkeley held a walkout which started at Sproul Plaza, the former site of the campus occupation. Students from Occupy Cal, CalSDU (Students for a Democratic University), UC Student-Workers Union, UPTE (University Professional & Technical Employees), as well as faculty members participated in the walkout.
The rain started just before the first of a handful of speakers, but hundreds of students and faculty stayed to rally against cuts, tuition hikes, and a "gradual privatization of UC". "We can't let top UC management frame our future as inevitable privatization." With the passage of Proposition 30, billions of dollars have been secured "that can go to the restoration of education and social services for California. We demand this money secure the interests of the public, not the banks, billionaires, and prison-industrial complex."
After the rain let up, and speakers finished, a short march led students to Wheeler Hall where they broke off into groups to discuss their demands of the UC Regents when they hold their November 13 - 15 meetings in San Francisco:
"1. Roll back fees to their pre-2009 levels - 2. Reverse all cut-backs, consolidations, and austerity measures against UC workers - 3. If these demands are not met, we will mobilize for state-wide action in Spring, up to and including, protests, walkouts, and indefinite strike."
The groups reported back their discussions, proposing amendments to demands, but one report-back summed up the theme of them all:
"We like these demands...and we want more action!"
-------
On Tuesday the 13th there is an action planned at the Oakland Federal Court Hearing on Police Brutality Against Occupy Cal, and the week of action culminates with a mobilization on the final day of the UC Regents meeting at UCSF Mission Bay on Thursday November 15th. More info on how to get involved can be found here:
For my live-tweets and pictures from this event and others:
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As 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters in New York rallied, marched, and protested to celebrate it's one year anniversary on September 17th (resulting in close to 200 arrests), comrades from all over the Bay Area converged on San Francisco (Veterans Building, The Financial District & The Castro) to do the same (resulting in zero arrests).
After early protests in the Castro and at the Veterans building, some groups met up at Justin Herman Plaza, sight of the OccupySF encampment which was raided by SFPD in December. From here, approximately 100 marched through the Financial District, eventually landing at 555 California where hundreds more were already gathered. The combined group held speak-outs then moved back into the streets, numbering 300-400 protesters. The final destination was a Wells Fargo building at 420 Montgomery where 50+ SFPD in riot gear guarded the bank building. The block was taken over by the protesters who painted a mural on the street, played music, had a 'debt burning' ceremony and more. Food was brought in to feed the hungry crowd, and eventually SFPD left the area once they seemingly realized the protesters were no threat to nearby property.
Later on, the remaining protesters marched back to Justin Herman Plaza and remained there overnight. A handful of tents were erected on the former OccupySF encampment site, but were taken down before the 6am deadline given to them by SFPD.
One local restaurant manager spoke very highly of the day long demonstrations: "They came through here twice today. It was very dignified. A very good message."
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Michael Peterson, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation, gave opening remarks, highlighting the connection between the nation's fiscal outlook and economic growth. Peterson pointed out that while the economy has improved, there is still much work to be done, as unemployment remains high, growth is sluggish, and "too many American families have yet to feel economic relief."