Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Last night in Oakland

Dear MoveOn member,

Last night, Scott Olsen, a Marine who served two tours in Iraq, was struck in the head by a "nonlethal" projectile fired by the Oakland police. The round fractured his skull, leaving him in critical condition.1 

Olsen had joined with other members of Occupy Oakland to peacefully protest the group's eviction that morning. When a group gathered to help Olsen after he was hit, a police officer threw a flash bang grenade into the group from a few feet away. 

Deeply disturbing video of the incident was captured by a local news crew and provides the clearest evidence yet of the lengths that authorities will go to to stop Occupy protesters from voicing uncomfortable truths about our economy.

Yesterday's eviction in the predawn hours2, and last night's violence against protesters, are only the latest attempts to silence the voices of those who are speaking up for the 99%. But members of Occupy Oakland, who faced the most brutal crackdown yet, refuse to be intimidated. They've called for another peaceful gathering tonight to stand up for their First Amendment rights.3

To help defend their rights, we're scrambling to put together a rapid response ad to run in Oakland urging the mayor and the police to end their brutal tactics and respect the protesters' rights. We want to make sure everyone in Oakland sees the footage of the crackdown for themselves. Every dollar we raise will go to pay for the ad, and if there's anything left over, we'll donate it to a group doing good work helping our veterans as they come home from war.


We're also supporting a petition by a local Oakland group—Causa Justa :: Just Cause—to Oakland's mayor to stop the police repression of Occupy Oakland. 


Many MoveOn members experienced the police crackdown firsthand last night. Here's what some of them said:

The police were intimidating and I have been to many protests in my life, but nothing quite like this. I have never seen such a police presence with such force, especially for a calm crowd. The tear gas was pretty brutal, it is still on my clothes and skin this morning. Anywhere in downtown Oakland had the smell and sting of the gas all night.  —Gina W.

We talked to the police across the barricades about how we were also fighting for them, for their children's shot to education without lifelong debt, for the preservation of their collective bargaining rights. We expressed this solidarity knowing that they might not be listening, but we also know that the reasons for not listening are deeply personal...  —Julie K.

As a retired military man, I wanted to reiterate what [I heard] the Marine Sgt espousing to the police: There is NO honor in brutalizing your own people. The tear gas stung but I have been exposed to worse, including Agent Orange. What I saw at Ogawa Plaza made me extremely proud of those brave souls that were passionate about their causes. As we say in the Marine Corp and Navy...BRAVO ZULU.—Pete H.

Thanks for all you do.

Justin, Marika, Anna, Laura, and the rest of the team

P.S. Many occupations are gathering at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT to stand in solidarity with Occupy Oakland. To find an occupation near you and see if they'll be gathering, go to http://www.occupytogether.org/

Sources:

1. "Occupy Oakland protests—live coverage," The Guardian, October 26, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=266171&id=32340-10220574-v3gX1gx&t=4

2. "Police tear gas Occupy Oakland protesters," San Francisco Chronicle, October 26, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=266172&id=32340-10220574-v3gX1gx&t=5

3. Occupy Oakland, accessed October 26, 2011
http://www.occupyoakland.org/


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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

What Fox won't show you

Dear MoveOn member, 

Occupy Wall Street is Fox News' worst nightmare, so they're doing everything they can to downplay this movement and distort its message. It's up to people like us to tell the real story. This amazingly powerful video—featuring Elizabeth Warren, no less—does exactly that. It's a must-see for everyone in America who's got any questions about what #OWS is really all about. Check it out, and share it with your friends on Facebook today.


It's already been viewed over 180,000 times. But that won't be enough with a media entity like Fox intent on hushing #OWS up, so please watch this video and then share it with all of your friends and family.

Thanks for all you do.

−Peter, Eli, and the rest of the team


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Friday, October 21, 2011

Take on Wall Street in Westbury

Can you come to a meeting to plan how we can Make Wall Street Pay in Westbury?

I'll be there!
Dear MoveOn member,

The Occupy Wall Street movement has put economic justice in the spotlight. The whole country is talking about how we can end the big banks' excessive influence and Make Wall Street Pay to rebuild the economy for everyone.1

That's why, next week in Westbury, there's a meeting for folks to come together to plan ways to Make Wall Street Pay in our own communities. We'll focus on specific targeted campaigns that hold the big banks accountable.

The meeting is on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at 2:00 PM in Westbury. Can you attend?

Yes, I'll be there!

I can't make this event, but I want to join in local actions against the big banks.

How is this connected to Occupy Wall Street? Our goal is to launch targeted local campaigns to complement the amazing work being done by brave Occupy Wall Street protesters—something MoveOn members around the country have been asking for. And we'll continue to do everything we can to support and stand in solidarity with #Occupy.

There are plenty of ways to take action to Make Wall Street Pay—from helping homeowners facing illegal foreclosures to a campaign encouraging municipalities, schools, and organizations to move their money to local banks to protesting at branches of Wall Street banks. But only people in Westbury know what will work best in your community. That's why it's so important to attend a Make Wall Street Pay planning meeting in your area.

Your nearest Make Wall Street Pay meeting is in Westbury on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at 2:00 PM. Can you attend?

Yes, I'll be there!

I can't make this event, but I want to join in local actions against the big banks.

Thanks for all you do.

–Lenore, Ryan, Joan, Laura, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Poll: Tax the rich, corporations," Politico, September 21, 2011
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64017.html

"Americans Want Higher Taxes On Wealthy, No Entitlement Reform In 'Super Committee' Deal," Business Insider, August 10, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265886&id=32203-10220574-5Aqq%3DCx&t=6

"Thousands join NYC protest against corporate greed," The San Francisco Chronicle, October 16, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265551&id=32203-10220574-5Aqq%3DCx&t=7



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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Fwd: A dramatic shift in America

Dear MoveOn member,

This is a crucial moment! Actions to Make Wall Street Pay and win Jobs Not Cuts from Washington are coming up fast and we still need the resources to go big. Wanted to make sure you saw the email below to help make these efforts possible—please chip in if you haven't yet:

Yes, I can contribute $5 to help keep up the fight.


Massive discontent with Wall Street means it's time to go on offense to make them pay. Donate to help take the fight to Wall Street and keep the pressure on.

Donate
Dear MoveOn member,

In a few short weeks everything's changed. America is finally talking about how our economy is rigged to advantage the wealthiest 1% over the rest of us.

Thanks to the bravery of the protesters down on Wall Street, real change is now possible. So we all need to drop what we're doing and go on offense.

In addition to providing all the support we can to #OccupyWallStreet, at MoveOn we're scrambling to launch a huge campaign to Make Wall Street Pay. We're organizing mass meetings in hundreds of cities. We've hired filmmakers to tell the stories that the mainstream media are ignoring. We're turning up the heat on the banks by helping people move their money. And we're helping organize two major national days of protest in November.

Together, we can make sure this momentum keeps building. But this all takes money—for materials, coordination, tech, and supporting thousands of volunteers. This is the moment. Can you chip in $5?

Yes, I can contribute $5 to help keep up the fight.

The tide is turning. We have to capitalize on this momentum now—because those standing with Wall Street and the 1% won't stay quiet for long. Here are just a few of the things we're doing:

  • Building tools to help you, along with cities, pension funds, and universities, take money out of the banks that crashed our economy and keep profiting by hurting the 99%
  • Participating in a massive "Make Wall Street Pay" global day of action for November 5, where we all put those tools to move our money to use
  • Empowering people to hold teach-ins in their communities to tell their friends and neighbors the story of how our economy came to favor the 1% over the 99%
  • Working with partners to organize a massive day of action on November 17 before the congressional Super Committee's deadline, to make sure Washington creates Jobs Not Cuts and makes the ultra-rich pay

These are huge undertakings to match a huge moment. Can you chip in $5 now so we don't lose this opportunity?

Yes, I can contribute $5 to help keep the momentum going.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Stefanie, Elena, Peter, and the rest of the team




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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Plan to Make Wall Street Pay in Inwood

Can you step up to organize a meeting in Inwood to Make Wall Street Pay?

Organize a Meeting

I can't organize a meeting this time, but keep me informed.

Dear MoveOn member,

Have you felt the energy that's sweeping the country? People are frustrated with a system that only works for the top 1%. And, thanks to the brave protesters at Occupy Wall Street and around the world, more people than ever are talking about how we can Make Wall Street Pay to get an economy that works for everyone.1

All that energy means we have an opportunity to be a part of new ambitious campaigns across the country, including in Inwood, to hold the big Wall Street banks accountable. That's why, as we continue to support occupations nationwide, we're also organizing Make Wall Street Pay meetings from October 23-26. The idea is to set a time in each community when MoveOn members and others can come together to determine how to Make Wall Street Pay in our communities—from stopping illegal foreclosures, to forcing the big banks to pay their fair share in taxes, to closing our personal accounts at the big Wall Street banks and urging our schools, municipalities, and other institutions to do the same.

There are plenty more folks in Inwood who are inspired and will join in if given the opportunity, but only if someone volunteers to set up this meeting. Can you?

Yes, I can organize a meeting to help plan the best ways to Make Wall Street Pay in Inwood.

I can't organize a meeting this time, but keep me informed.

November is full of opportunities to keep the momentum growing to Make Wall Street Pay. But every community is different, which is why it's so essential that someone step up to lead people in Inwood to plan the best ways to take action.

Your group could plan a November 5 Make Wall Street Pay action against big banks, a solidarity action with the Occupy Wall Street movement, or focus on local campaigning to move our money from the big banks. This may be a chance to launch new campaigns, or bring more people into campaigns that are already in motion. What happens in Inwood is up to you.

Can you organize a campaign planning meeting in Inwood?

Yes, I can organize a meeting to help plan the best ways to Make Wall Street Pay in Inwood.

I can't organize a meeting this time, but keep me informed.

Thanks for all you do.

–Lenore, Ryan, Joan, Laura, and the rest of the team

Source:

1. "Thousands join NYC protest against corporate greed," The San Francisco Chronicle, October 16, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265551&id=32142-10220574-lnYJdax&t=7



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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

A dramatic shift in America

Massive discontent with Wall Street means it's time to go on offense to make them pay. Donate to help take the fight to Wall Street and keep the pressure on.

Donate
Dear MoveOn member,

In a few short weeks everything's changed. America is finally talking about how our economy is rigged to advantage the wealthiest 1% over the rest of us.

Thanks to the bravery of the protesters down on Wall Street, real change is now possible. So we all need to drop what we're doing and go on offense.

In addition to providing all the support we can to #OccupyWallStreet, at MoveOn we're scrambling to launch a huge campaign to make Wall Street pay. We're organizing mass meetings in hundreds of cities. We've hired filmmakers to tell the stories that the mainstream media are ignoring. We're turning up the heat on the banks by helping people move their money. And we're helping organize two major national days of protest in November.

Together, we can make sure this momentum keeps building. But this all takes money—for materials, coordination, tech, and supporting thousands of volunteers. This is the moment. Can you chip in $5?

Yes, I can contribute $5 to help keep up the fight.

The tide is turning. We have to capitalize on this momentum now—because those standing with Wall Street and the 1% won't stay quiet for long. Here are just a few of the things we're doing:

  • Building tools to help you, along with cities, pension funds, and universities, take money out of the banks that crashed our economy and keep profiting by hurting the 99%
  • Participating in a massive "Make Wall Street Pay" global day of action for November 5, where we all put those tools to move our money to use
  • Empowering people to hold teach-ins in their communities to tell their friends and neighbors the story of how our economy came to favor the 1% over the 99%
  • Working with partners to organize a massive day of action on November 17 before the congressional Super Committee's deadline, to make sure Washington creates Jobs Not Cuts and makes the ultra-rich pay

These are huge undertakings to match a huge moment. Can you chip in $5 now so we don't lose this opportunity?

Yes, I can contribute $5 to help keep the momentum going.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Stefanie, Elena, Peter, and the rest of the team




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Monday, October 17, 2011

You gotta see this petition

Hi MoveOn member,

I wanted to make sure you saw this important petition calling for forgiveness of student loan debt—a step that's sure to do more to stimulate the economy than giving more tax cuts to billionaires and big corporations!

The petition has over 450,000 signatures so far, making it one of the fastest-growing petitions we've seen in years. Will help us get to over 500,000 signatures by signing—and then sharing it with your friends?

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=263764&id=32074-10220574-3nJpUCx&t=1

For more information, see the below email from MoveOn member Robert Applebaum, who started the petition on SignOn.org.

Thanks!

–Michael


Dear MoveOn member,

Forgiving the student loan debt of all Americans will have an immediate stimulative effect on our economy. With the stroke of the President's pen, millions of Americans would suddenly have hundreds, or in some cases, thousands of extra dollars in their pockets each and every month to spend on ailing sectors of the economy.

As consumer spending increases, businesses will begin to hire, jobs will be created, and a new era of innovation, entrepreneurship, and prosperity will be ushered in for all. A rising tide does, in fact, lift all boats—forgiving student loan debt, rather than tax cuts for corporations, millionaires and billionaires, has a MUCH greater chance of helping to raise that tide in a MUCH shorter time-frame. 

The future economic success of this country is wholly dependent upon a well-educated, prosperous middle class. Instead of saddling entire generations with debt from which there is no escape, let's empower the American people to grow this economy on their own!

That's why I created a petition on SignOn.org, calling on President Obama and Congress to support legislation seeking student loan forgiveness as a means of economic stimulus.

Will you sign the petition? Click here to add your name, and then pass it along to your friends:

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=263764&id=32074-10220574-3nJpUCx&t=2

Thanks!

–Robert Applebaum

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Friday, October 14, 2011

Join the #occupy event near you

Join an occupation solidarity event near you on Saturday and take part in a movement that's changing the nation.

Join an Event!
Dear MoveOn member,

Have you heard the incredible news?

Thanks to the unflinching commitment of the Occupy Wall Street protesters, and support from hundreds of thousands of people across the country, they won their fight this morning to continue the occupation of Zuccotti Park.1

Mayor Mike Bloomberg had threatened to evict the protesters on behalf of Brookfield Properties, the real estate conglomerate that owns Zuccotti Park. But in the face of massive public opposition, at the last minute, they backed down.

But New York isn't the only place protesters are under threat of eviction and intimidation. Protesters in Boston, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, and other cities have been arrested and harassed.2

This morning, we saw what happens when hundreds of thousands of us mobilize. So now, Occupy Wall Street is calling for a global day of action tomorrow against Wall Street greed, with events in more than 950 cities and 82 countries.3 This is the time to join an occupation solidarity action in your area to defend this peaceful protest movement and help it take root across the country.

Can you join an occupation solidarity action this Saturday?

Yes (click here to find the action nearest you)

No, but keep me updated

After the news hit that the Occupy Wall Street protesters would be effectively evicted from Zuccotti Park, the call went out across the country.

300,000 MoveOn members signed an emergency petition to Mayor Bloomberg in less than 24 hours, which was delivered to the park and City Hall last night. Tens of thousands of people in New York and across the country put in calls to the city, demanding that the protesters be allowed to stay.

And at 6 this morning, thousands of MoveOn members, union workers, community organizers, and other brave New Yorkers swelled the ranks of the protesters, standing with them shoulder-to-shoulder against their impending eviction.

Most incredible were the 99% protesters themselves. They stood their ground, in the best traditions of nonviolent resistance. And in an amazing show of organization and action, they undertook a full-scale cleaning of the park, taking away the false pretext of a "cleaning operation" under which Brookfield and the city were threatening to evict them.

Want to be part of the Occupy story in your area by joining the solidarity action near you this Saturday?

Yes (click here to find the action nearest you).

No, but keep me updated

Occupy Wall Street has shown us what's possible when a small and dedicated group of people standing up against the corporate takeover of our democracy are supported by a wider progressive community.

Whether you want to help form the core of committed protesters in your area or be part of the progressive community that stands with them, tomorrow is the time to join in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street: www.occupywallstreetevents.com.

Thanks for all you do.

–Justin, Amy, Eli, Elena, and the rest of the team

P.S. To make sure you're kept up-to-date on urgent Occupy actions like the one in New York this morning, click here to sign up for SMS alerts on Occupy Wall Street.

Sources:

1. "Occupy Wall Street Protesters Hold On To Zuccotti Park For Another Day," Huffington Post, October 14, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265350&id=32007-10220574-oY3G0%3Dx&t=8

2. "Police arrest scores of Occupy Boston protesters," The Boston Globe, October 11, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265346&id=32007-10220574-oY3G0%3Dx&t=9

"23 arrested as police, CSP clear out Occupy Denver camp site," The Denver Post, October 14, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265348&id=32007-10220574-oY3G0%3Dx&t=10

"Police arrest 10 Occupy Seattle protesters," The Seattle Times, October 14, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265347&id=32007-10220574-oY3G0%3Dx&t=11

"Occupy San Francisco Protesters Arrested," Huffington Post, October 12, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265349&id=32007-10220574-oY3G0%3Dx&t=12

3. "#OWS VICTORY: The people have prevailed, gear up for the global day of action," OccupyWallStreet, October 14, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265351&id=32007-10220574-oY3G0%3Dx&t=13




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BREAKING: Bloomberg Backs Down!

Dear MoveOn member,

Huge news! This morning at 6 o'clock, MoveOn members, union members, community organizers and thousands of others gathered in Zuccotti Park to stand in solidarity with the people who are occupying Wall Street and to defend them from eviction by Mayor Bloomberg.

They were supported by hundreds of thousands of people from around the country like you who signed petitions and flooded the city with calls.

And they won!

We've got video of the scene as the announcement was read and, well, you've got to watch it.


Thanks for all you do.

Justin, Lenore, Marika, Daniel, and the rest of the team

P.S. You can also sign up to get SMS text alerts on Occupy Wall Street.


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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Occupy Wall Street petition update



Photo from tonight's petition delivery press conference at Occupy Wall Street.

Find local Occupy events

Dear MoveOn member,

Tonight I went to Occupy Wall Street to deliver the signatures of more than 240,000 people—including you—who signed our emergency petition asking Mayor Bloomberg not to evict the Occupy Wall Street protesters from Zuccotti Park tomorrow.

We held a huge press conference at the park with dozens of news outlets, and then hundreds people marched up Broadway to City Hall to deliver the petition.

When they found out Mayor Bloomberg was busy dining with the 1% a few blocks away at the ultra-luxurious Cipriani, the march continued to the doors of the restaurant.

It was a strong show of nationwide solidarity, numerous local elected officials joined our march to oppose Bloomberg's decision, and MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell even featured the petition tonight. As of right now, however, Bloomberg's order to clear Zuccotti Park still stands and we won't know until tomorrow morning what he's going to do.

But regardless of Mayor Bloomberg's actions, the most important thing any of us can do is to make sure this movement keeps growing by supporting a local Occupy event in our town.

Here's a great map listing of tons of Occupy events all over the country that our friends at DailyKos put together:  

www.occupywallstreetevents.com

As we wait to see what happens in New York tomorrow, I hope you'll find the event closest to you and go there to show your solidarity.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Tate, Peter, Elena, and the rest of the team



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Evicting Occupy Wall Street

Click here to sign your name:
"Mayor Bloomberg: Respect the protesters' First Amendment rights. Don't try to evict Occupy Wall Street."

Sign the Petition!
Dear MoveOn member,

At 7 a.m. tomorrow, Mayor Bloomberg is evicting the Occupy Wall Street protesters from their occupation of Zuccotti Park, unless you can help.1

Zuccotti Park is the birthplace of the Occupy protests sweeping the nation and capturing the public's attention. It's where a community of committed Americans are standing up against Wall Street and the corporate capture of our democracy for the 99% of us trying to take back the American Dream.

But tomorrow at 7 a.m., under Mayor Bloomberg's orders, the NYPD is coming to Zuccotti Park to kick the 99% protesters out. It's being done under the guise of "cleaning" the park, but new rules will mean the end of the occupation.2

We have very little time to act. We need to gather a huge national petition as soon as possible, so we can deliver it to City Hall tonight and have it for the protesters in Zuccotti Park.

So act now. Sign the petition and tell Mayor Bloomberg: "Respect the protesters' First Amendment rights. Don't try to evict Occupy Wall Street."

Sign the petition.

Zuccotti Park may be in New York, but the protesters are standing up against Wall Street and the damage they've done to millions of Americans everywhere. That's why it's an inspiration and nerve center for a growing occupation movement that's spreading to every corner of the country.

So it's not just this one protest that's at stake tomorrow morning, because if we allow the eviction to happen, other mayors across the country are sure to follow Bloomberg's lead.

What's at stake today is the very right we have as Americans to speak out when we've been wronged and peaceably assemble as a community to seek redress from the government.

Sign the petition, so that Mayor Bloomberg can hear from all of us across the country right away.

Employing a tactic that's been used to break up similar protest actions, Mayor Bloomberg is sending in the police under the guise of a "cleaning operation." But that's a PR farce, because protesters will only be allowed back in if they obey rules that include: no "lying down" and no use of "tarps or sleeping bags or other covering."3

Obviously, the 99% protesters can't continue to occupy Zuccotti Park if they have to stand for 24 hours a day, and as the nights grow colder and the rain pours down, they can't endure without sleeping bags, tarps, and the like. Make no mistake—this is an eviction, and we have less than 24 hours to stop it.

So sign the petition and tell Mayor Bloomberg: "Respect the protesters' First Amendment rights. Don't try to evict Occupy Wall Street." Then get the word out to everyone you know on your social networks.

Sign the petition.

Thanks for all you do.

–Justin, Eli, Elena, Adam Q., and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Occupy Wall Street Responds to Bloomberg's Cleaning 'Eviction Notice,'" The New York Observer, October 13, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=265305&id=31974-10220574-q19ovdx&t=6

2. Notice from Brookfield Real Estate distributed by NYPD, October 13, 2011
http://s3.moveon.org/pdfs/doc-10_13_11%209_39%20am.pdf?id=31974-10220574-q19ovdx&t=7

3. Ibid.



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Monday, October 10, 2011

Make Wall Street pay in Jamaica on Friday

You're Invited:
Make Wall Street Pay:
Jobs Not Cuts Friday in Jamaica


Host: Joe L., MoveOn member

Where: Jamaica Queens NYS Unemployment Office (in Jamaica)

When: Friday, Oct. 14, at 10:00 AM

Can you come?
Click below for more details and to RSVP:

I'll be there
I can come.

Can't make it
Sorry, I can't make it this time, but keep me updated on the campaign.

What: The media is finally starting to pay attention to the tens of thousands of people demanding Wall Street pay to create jobs, not cuts. This is our chance to push for policies that work for the 99% of us who can't afford lobbyists. Whether protesting banks not paying their fair share, rallying for jobs, or standing in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street, we'll amplify our message for politicians: jobs now--make Wall Street pay! 

 
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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Stand up for Jobs Not Cuts in Jamaica

Dear MoveOn member,

Are you watching what's happening in New York? What started as an occupation of Wall Street—the heart of everything that's wrong with our economy—with a small, brave group of young people is growing and spreading to every state.

And the media is finally starting to pay attention to the tens of thousands of people shouting that if we make Wall Street pay, we can have jobs instead of cuts. If we can keep the spotlight on these issues, we have a chance to force action on policies that work for the 99% of us who can't afford lobbyists.

That's why we're joining with the American Dream movement to hold actions for Jobs Not Cuts nationwide during the week of October 10-16. From protesting banks not paying their fair share, to memorials for the American Dream, to local rallies against layoffs, we'll escalate our demand for Jobs Not Cuts, which we can afford as long as Wall Street pays its fair share.

Can you help make this too big to ignore by coming to a Jobs Not Cuts event in Jamaica on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at 10:00 AM?

Yes, I'll be there.

No, I can't make it but keep me up to date on the campaign.

When you sign up, you can indicate if you're currently unemployed, underemployed, or have lost your home, and are willing to share your story. The human faces of the protesters occupying Wall Street, talking about how this economy has left them behind, are what's made their protests so powerful.

Now we have to stand in solidarity with them and raise our voices to demand that everyone—even the billionaires on Wall Street—pay their fair share toward rebuilding the American Dream.

Can you join a Jobs Not Cuts event in Jamaica on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at 10:00 AM?

Yes, I'll be there.

No, I can't make it but keep me up to date on the campaign.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Carrie, Laura, Joan, and the rest of the team



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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Rally to Wall Street

Dear MoveOn member,

We wanted to share a quick, important update about this afternoon's march. The starting point has moved a couple blocks. Here's the new info:

When: TODAY, Wednesday, October 5, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Foley Square (at Duane St and Centre St outside 26 Federal Plaza), marching to Zuccotti Park in Liberty Plaza

Thanks for signing up and thanks for all you do.

–Daniel


March from Foley Sq to Liberty Plaza this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., in solidarity with "the other 99%" protesters on Wall Street, who are speaking out against corporate greed.

RSVP!
Dear MoveOn member,

They're mad as hell, and they're not going to take it anymore. And it's time to stand with them.

For more than two weeks, a committed group of young people, unemployed folks, and union members have occupied Wall Street in a rolling 24-hours-a-day protest of the corporate takeover of our democracy.

They're acting in the best traditions of nonviolent resistance and call themselves "the other 99%," because they represent all of us left behind by the coddling of the wealthiest 1% in our society. Their actions are inspiring similar protests in cities across the country against big banks and corporate greed—from Boston to San Francisco and Atlanta to Chicago.1

These are the moments that the American Dream Movement was built to uplift, which we can do right here in New York, by showing the other 99% that we share their frustration, that we stand with them—that we are them too.

This Wednesday, join thousands from unions, community groups, and the American Dream Movement in a march from Foley Square to Wall Street in solidarity with the other 99% protesters.

When: Wednesday, October 5, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Foley Square (at Duane St and Centre St outside 26 Federal Plaza), marching to Zuccotti Park in Liberty Plaza

RSVP to the march by clicking here, so we know how many are coming.

Washington knows how to help everyday Americans suffering through this economic crisis. They're just choosing to coddle the wealthy and corporations instead—including the very people on Wall Street who caused the crisis.

Change will only happen when Washington gets the message that we're fed up with their complicity with corporate greed. Change will only happen when 1,000 committed people in a public square are joined by 10,000 more on a clear October day, then hundreds of thousands more across the country.

The other 99% protesters represent all of us who are being left behind: union workers, public servants, the poor, the unemployed, seniors, the disabled, women, graduates, and children. They represent the young promise of the American Dream Movement. On Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., we have our chance to stand with them.

Click here to RSVP to join Wednesday's solidarity march from Foley Square to Wall Street at 4:30 p.m.

Dr. King said that "he who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." Now's the time to stand up, speak out, and be heard.

Thanks for all you do,

–Daniel, Joan, Laura, Anna, and the rest of the team

P.S. The media isn't showing you the real spirit of Occupy Wall Street—so we went with our cameras to give you a firsthand look. Click here to check out this video featuring the courage and commitment of the other 99%, then share it on Facebook, tweet it, and send it to all your friends.

Sources:

1. "More Arrests at Occupy Wall Street in New York; LA, Boston, & More Join the Protest," BlackBook, October 1, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264695&id=31725-10220574-R3zbp9x&t=6

"Atlantans Launch Chapter of Occupy Together," Atlanta Progressive News, October 1, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264696&id=31725-10220574-R3zbp9x&t=7



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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

The American Autumn comes to Inwood

Dear MoveOn member,

Will the Arab Spring be followed by an American Autumn? It's sure starting to look that way.

Thousands of protesters are taking to the streets—in Boston and Los Angeles, at Occupy Wall Street in New York, and in dozens of other communities across the country.

What do the protesters want? A solution to the jobs crisis, corporate money out of politics, fairer tax rates, and policies that work for 99% of Americans instead of the 1% at the top.1 In short, many of the things that thousands of us came together to write into the Contract for the American Dream.2

To build on this energy, we're organizing a huge round of speak-outs nationwide next week to deliver the simple message that we need "Jobs Not Cuts" and to "Make Wall Street Pay." It's part of a massive week of action to show the human impact of the economic crisis.

But we need public events in as many communities as possible to show that this is a national movement. We'll provide everything you need to hold a successful event. Can you sign up to lead a speak-out in Inwood?

Yes, I can lead a speak out.

We'll gather at district offices, bank buildings, and public squares to share stories and create memorials to the American Dream. We'll demand Congress pass legislation that creates real jobs, and makes millionaires and corporations pay their fair share. And we'll invite local media to attend so that we can amplify our message.

Wall Street isn't the only place where greed is undermining the American Dream. By bringing these speak outs to as many communities as possible, we'll help to spread and amplify the energy of the Occupy Wall Street protest across the country.

Can you sign up to lead a speak-out in Inwood?

Yes, I can lead an event in my city the week of October 10-16.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Wes, Laura, Anna, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Occupy Wall Street Protesters: What Do They Want?," ABC News, October 3, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264742&id=&id=31717-10220574-8Y55TOx&t=3

2. "Contract for the American Dream," Rebuild the Dream, viewed October 3, 2011
http://contract.rebuildthedream.com/



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Monday, October 3, 2011

Rally to Wall Street

March from City Hall to Liberty Plaza this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., in solidarity with "the other 99%" protesters on Wall Street, who are speaking out against corporate greed.

RSVP!
Dear MoveOn member,

They're mad as hell, and they're not going to take it anymore. And it's time to stand with them.

For more than two weeks, a committed group of young people, unemployed folks, and union members have occupied Wall Street in a rolling 24-hours-a-day protest of the corporate takeover of our democracy.

They're acting in the best traditions of nonviolent resistance and call themselves "the other 99%," because they represent all of us left behind by the coddling of the wealthiest 1% in our society. Their actions are inspiring similar protests in cities across the country against big banks and corporate greed—from Boston to San Francisco and Atlanta to Chicago.1

These are the moments that the American Dream Movement was built to uplift, which we can do right here in New York, by showing the other 99% that we share their frustration, that we stand with them—that we are them too.

This Wednesday, join thousands from unions, community groups, and the American Dream Movement in a march from City Hall to Wall Street in solidarity with the other 99% protesters.

When: Wednesday, October 5, 4:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall (250 Broadway), marching to Zuccotti Park in Liberty Plaza

RSVP to the march by clicking here, so we know how many are coming.

Washington knows how to help everyday Americans suffering through this economic crisis. They're just choosing to coddle the wealthy and corporations instead—including the very people on Wall Street who caused the crisis.

Change will only happen when Washington gets the message that we're fed up with their complicity with corporate greed. Change will only happen when 1,000 committed people in a public square are joined by 10,000 more on a clear October day, then hundreds of thousands more across the country.

The other 99% protesters represent all of us who are being left behind: union workers, public servants, the poor, the unemployed, seniors, the disabled, women, graduates, and children. They represent the young promise of the American Dream Movement. On Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., we have our chance to stand with them.

Click here to RSVP to join Wednesday's solidarity march from City Hall to Wall Street at 4:30 p.m.

Dr. King said that "he who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." Now's the time to stand up, speak out, and be heard.

Thanks for all you do,

–Daniel, Joan, Laura, Anna, and the rest of the team

P.S. The media isn't showing you the real spirit of Occupy Wall Street—so we went with our cameras to give you a firsthand look. Click here to check out this video featuring the courage and commitment of the other 99%, then share it on Facebook, tweet it, and send it to all your friends.

Sources:

1. "More Arrests at Occupy Wall Street in New York; LA, Boston, & More Join the Protest," BlackBook, October 1, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264695&id=31683-10220574-XAsMu9x&t=6

"Atlantans Launch Chapter of Occupy Together," Atlanta Progressive News, October 1, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264696&id=31683-10220574-XAsMu9x&t=7



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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Occupied Wall Street

We're going to stage a massive "Virtual March on Wall Street" online to show our support for the Occupy Wall Street protests this Wednesday. Sign up to join hundreds of thousands of voices of solidarity and help show just how widespread the outrage Wall Street really is.

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Dear MoveOn member,

Over the last two weeks, an amazing wave of protest against Wall Street and the big banks has erupted across the country.

In Seattle, San Francisco, Ohio, and Boston (where 3,000 people rallied),1 grassroots groups have shut down banks and held sit-ins to demand that giant banks pay their fair share of taxes, end the foreclosure crisis, and create jobs.

In financial centers like Chicago and Atlanta, hundreds of people have set up encampments in front of major financial institutions for round-the-clock demonstrations.

Outside Los Angeles, community members have been running a 24-hour vigil around the home of Rose Gudiel, who faces eviction after getting foreclosed on for being two weeks late on a mortgage payment after her younger brother was murdered.2

But the biggest protests are on Wall Street itself. "Occupy Wall Street," which began with a brave group of young people, has swelled to thousands of students, unemployed folks, union members, and others who have persevered through intense police harassment and mass arrests to sustain a rolling 24-hour-a-day protest against the bankers who've wrecked our economy and undermined our democracy.3

On Wednesday, MoveOn members will join labor and community groups in New York City for a huge march down to the protest site—the biggest yet.

And because we can't all be in New York, we're going to stage a massive "Virtual March on Wall Street" online with our friends at Rebuild the Dream. Together, we'll add hundreds of thousands of voices of solidarity from the American Dream Movement for the protests across the country and show just how widespread outrage at the Wall Street banks really is.

Click here to sign up to join the Virtual March on Wall Street this Wednesday

The protests on Wall Street have been running for two weeks straight and are only getting bigger every day. The signs, placards, and chants focus on standing up for what the protesters are calling "the 99%" of us who are suffering while Wall Street bankers grow richer by the day.

In a telling moment last week, a group of bankers even went so far as to mock the protests while sipping champagne from balconies overlooking thousands of people marching down Wall Street.4

But adding mockery to the callous disregard for our country that we've seen from the big banks isn't slowing down the Occupy Wall Street movement one bit. The protests on Wall Street are set to grow even more this week and solidarity actions are already planned in dozens more cities.

You can see what's planned in your area by visiting the solidarity site Occupy Together: http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264645&id=31654-10220574-LQtBf6x&t=3

And you can sign up to add your voice to the national "Virtual March on Wall Street" online here: http://www.civic.moveon.org/joinvirtualwallstreet/?id=31654-10220574-LQtBf6x&t=4

Thanks for all you do.

–Justin, Robin, Peter, Elena, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "BofA's Boston Building Draws Protesters; 21 Arrests Are Made," bloomberg.com, September 30, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264642&id=31654-10220574-LQtBf6x&t=5

2. "La Puente Family Fights Eviction from Foreclosed Home," KTLA.com, September 29, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264643&id=31654-10220574-LQtBf6x&t=6

3. "Anti-Wall Street Protestors Vow to Keep Up Fight," Reuters, October 2, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264644&id=31654-10220574-LQtBf6x&t=7

4. "Occupy Wall Street Protestors Meet Champagne Sippers," abcnews.com, September 30, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=264649&id=31654-10220574-LQtBf6x&t=8



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