Occupy Wall Street

Lawrence Lessig Keynote on Citizens United

November 5, 2011 by Left in Alabama

 

"The greatest political reform of our time will be to abolish the legal concept of 'corporate personhood' and the inherently anti-democratic equation of money with political speech," Moyer said. "I believe this monumental task will be achieved in the coming years built on a foundation of community-based battles to return power to the People."--Bill Moyer, Coffee Party USA

This is an old war. We have fought it many times. Once again patriotic Americans will heed the call and wrest our Democratic institutions from the hands of the moneyed elite, restoring them to their proper place -the hands of the people.

This video is well worth your time. Lawrence Lessig is a wonderful speaker. Fascinating bits of history and science are included as well- grab a cuppa and have an educational morning!

 

Join Occupy Birmingham This Saturday!

November 4, 2011 by Left in Alabama

March with Occupy Birmingham

leaving Railroad Park

11:00 a.m.  Saturday, Nov. 5th

Bank Transfer Day March

to Wells Fargo 316 18th St S.

Marchers who have accounts at Wells Fargo will be making withdrawals when we get there. If you are not a customer, please do not plan to enter the bank, but please DO plan to join the march!

All members of the 99% are strongly encouraged to transfer their accounts to credit unions. Starve the Beast!

 

General Assembly 

4:30 p.m. Railroad Park 

Sunday, Nov. 6th.

Occupied quote of the week

November 1, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

From economist and Clinton labor secretary Robert Reich, in a column this week:

I remember the days when even raising the subject of inequality made you a “class warrior.” Now, it seems, most Americans have become class warriors.

Eric Griego Delivers Petitions to John Boehner

October 29, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From the Progressive Candidate for CD1 - Eric Griego