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WHEREAS, Longshore workers’ jurisdiction is under an unprecedented attack; and, WHEREAS, West Coast dockworkers fought and died to establish that jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, Longshore workers have always been at the forefront in the struggle for social justice and better working conditions for all; and, WHEREAS, Longshore workers have inspired working people across North America...
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The following statement is from the Solutions Committee, supporting the General Assembly resolution stating that Occupy Portland wishes to help end corporate personhood. If you are familiar with the proposal, you can skip the background information and click here to sign this petition, now. Background: On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens...
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When: The First of May 2012 Where: The National Monument in Washington DC Why: Since the end of the nineteenth century, May 1st (or May Day) has become synonymous with International Worker’s Day or Labour Day in many countries. Historically it has been known as a day of political demonstrations around the world. Just...
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WHEN: Saturday, December 17 @ 6pm WHERE: Director’s Park AGENDA PLAN: 6:00PM – 7:00PM: We will have an open forum and announcement. Crucial information about the bill is presented to everyone. We will clarify any questions, the purpose of this march, and what we can do to change things. 7:00PM – 10:00PM: We will...
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The following is a message as we received it—verbatim—from Portland Public School (PPS) faculty in response to a panel from Occupy Portland being removed from Astor School. I’ve circulated a statement drafted by Portland teachers today during my lunch hour. The more I think of it, the more ridiculous this is and I’m using...
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The following is a proposal to amend the Spokes Council and General Assembly format. Web-team does not usually post proposals, but as this proposal has already been passed through GA and SC (in part) we are announcing the proposals with the new schedule. Tomorrow (Friday the 16th of December 2011) at the Spokes Council...
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The peaceful Occupation of Shemanski Park (also known as Our Park) has begun! Come on down to Shemanski Park on Park Avenue between Salmon and Main Streets for our Reoccufest. The kitchen is open. There’s live music on stage. I think I even saw a Christmas Tree light up. Bring love. Bring tents. Bring...
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To Sam Adams, Mike Reese, and Nick Fish: On December 3rd, Occupy Portland will once again occupy a public space. We have decided to do this after carefully considering many of the concerns expressed about our previous encampment, the sustainability of the space and the occupation, the environmental impact of our stay, the security...
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Date: Tuesday 11/29/2011 Time: 12:00pm Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR This action coincides with the 1:00 pm court appearance of the Jamison Square Protestors. Please bring signs that send the message that it is our first amendment right of the people peaceably to assemble and to address the government for...
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The following is a message from the Occupy Portland Education Committee: Calling all artists! Occupy Portland is looking for fliers and films for this Black Friday (November 25th). A series of direct actions will be aided by a media rich campaign of independent fliers and super-short films. What we’re looking for Material that will make...
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