Sunday, November 6, 2011

Occupy Toledo: Two occupiers arrested for holding a sign.

Meghan Elise Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y264xrJHkwE WARNING! NOT FOR SMALL CHILDREN.
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Frome the Occupy Toledo Facebook page: 5 Occupy Toledo supporters tried to enter City Council chambers today. Two were prevented from doing so because they h...

SB 207 - Rose Scott, Prison Action Milwaukee - YouTube

SB 207 - Rose Scott, Prison Action Milwaukee - YouTube

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Rose Scott, Professor Emeritus from University of Wisconsin - Parkside, speaks out against SB 207.

Two arrested outside Toledo City Council meeting - Toledo Blade

Two arrested outside Toledo City Council meeting - Toledo Blade

ACLU to probe barring of sign from chamber - Toledo Blade

ACLU to probe barring of sign from chamber - Toledo Blade

Occupy the Hood Milwaukee - Angela Jones at SB207 Peoples' Hearing - YouTube

Occupy the Hood Milwaukee - Angela Jones at SB207 Peoples' Hearing - YouTube

Police State - Man Arrested for Holding Picture of Ronald Reagan.mp4 - YouTube

Madison, Wisconsin | Police State - Man Arrested for Holding Picture of Ronald Reagan.mp4 - YouTube

A Chill Descends On Occupy Wall Street; "The leaders of the allegedly Leaderless Movement"

Occupy Cleveland
Interesting. Important. This is what is happening down on Wall St. This article is an eyewitness account of the newly founded "Spokes Council". I obviously wasn't there, so i can't comment on whether i agree or disagree with what this article states, nor can I determine what is spin and what is not. http://globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=27479
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On Sunday, October 23, a meeting was held at 60 Wall Street. Six leaders discussed what to do with the half-million dollars that had been donated to their organization, since, in their estimation, the organization was incapable of making sound financial decisions. The proposed solution was not to sp...Read More Here

Capitol protesters sue state over ban on signs, banners

Bev Likehood Richey via Maca Petrović
Maca Petrović via Scott Walker Is a Douchebag
A group of Capitol protesters sued the state Department of Administration on Friday alleging that a state administrative rule that bans signs and banners from state buildings is unconstitutional.
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A group of Capitol protesters sued the state Department of Administration on Friday alleging that a state administrative rule that

Occupy Toledo | How the Supercommittee Could Kill New Farmers Markets

Occupy Toledo
Anyone have thoughts on how to organize an action around this? In the Declaration put out by OWS, food/farming policy was on the list of issues. I know lots of occupiers that see this as a big issue. From this article the Congress is using the fact that we are so focused on the banks to get this horrible plan through. Not that being focused on the banks is not hugely important, just hoping someone has some wonderful ideas to take to the GA.

http://motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2011/11/farm-bill-supercommittee
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To appease the budget-slashing "supercommittee," the 2012 farm bill is being written now—without public input.

"Our "crime"? Carrying a sign with the First Amendment on it into an open meeting of the Toledo City Council."

LIVE LINK TO RICK'S POST, YOU CAN ADD YOUR COMMENT HERE
Rick Barnes VanLandingham IIIposted to Bev Likehood Richeybev: meghan and I were attacked by two cops, and jailed, on Tuesday. Our "crime"? Carrying a sign with the First Amendment on it into an open meeting of the Toledo City Council. Meghan is still in jail, facing false charges including a ridiculous felony charge! She is alone, and in need of as much support from all quarters that we can generate. Perhaps you could read and re-post the following? and generate a few notes of support to her? ty!!!
    • Rick Barnes VanLandingham III
      Thank you all for your kind support and comments following the recent attacks by two BIG cops who assaulting my girlfriend, Meghan, and I. Although the COPS were the attackers, and the only ones who committed any crime, we were falsely cha...rged and jailed. I was charged with misdemeanors, and so able to secure my release after nearly four days. But Meghan was charged with a FELONY, assaulting a police officer, when according to eye witnesses she never touched the TPD officer as alleged, but merely reached out to me as I was being strangled by the cop.
    • The actual assault was by the State DHP officer, who grabbed and body slammed Meghan onto the hard floor, hurting and scaring her, then driving his knees into her back and abdomen, bruising both her back and ribs. This guy should be fired and jailed, as what he did is a crime, while she did nothing wrong.

      She is still in jail, being held on a very excessive $10,000 bond, even though she is a first time offender with no criminal history whatsoever. We are trying to raise the $1,000 needed to have her bonded out. But in the mean time, she is need of prayers and community support. All are asked to take a moment and send her a note or card of encouragement and support. Send to:

      Meghan E. Link, Unit 3E
      Lucas County Correctional Center
      1622 Spielbusch Avenue
      Toledo, Ohio 43624

      Additionally, comments can be posted on Meghan's facebook page, for her to see when we secure her release.

      Please also include her in your thoughts and prayers. Although she is a brave and determined young woman, she is in a scary and dehumanizing place. She doesn't belong there! Thank you so much for your caring and concern!

      Sincerely,

      Rick VanLandingham
      DIRECT LINK TO RICK'S POST..

markcrispinmiller.com | ALERT! Major vote on labor rights this Tuesday in Ohio—& the 1% is poised to STEAL it!

ALERT! Major vote on labor rights this Tuesday in Ohio—& the 1% is poised to STEAL it!

Will the 1% steal Ohio’s labor rights referendum?
by Bob Fitrakis & Harvey Wasserman
November 6, 2011
Tuesday’s most important vote is the repeal of Ohio’s vicious anti-labor Issue 2.

Polls show the repeal winning by 25% or more. But will it—like the 2004 presidential election—be stolen by the 1% intent on crushing working people and stealing huge sums of money?

Like Wisconsin’s millionaire assault on the bargaining rights of public unions, the thoroughly bought Ohio legislature has passed a draconian law aimed at crippling the organizing ability of working people. Read More Here it!

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(3) Peter RickmanGov. Scott Walker gets checked, Mic Checked!

Thanks Peter Rickman
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When Wisonsin Governor gave a speech at Chicago's Union League Club the morning of Nov 3rd, he has some unexpected guests: Stand Up! Chicago

EPI at 25: Honoring Paul Krugman | Economic Policy Institute

(2) Peter Rickman
A nice little video on one of my favorite persons, from some of my favorite people:
http://www.epi.org/publication/epi-25-paul-krugman-video/
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On Nov. 1, the Economic Policy Institute presented New York Times columnist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman with EPI’s first ever Distinguished Economist Award. EPI also produced a candid video in which Krugman shared his vision for a decent society, discussed the radicalizing impact of the policy d...

Second veteran injured in 'Occupy Oakland' violence | Video | abc7news.com

Second veteran injured in 'Occupy Oakland' violence | Video | abc7news.com