Tag Archives: Occupy

Occupy Wall Street or Decolonize Wall Street?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Eric Zimmerman

When Occupy Wall Street hit Oakland, one of the first alternate phrasing presented was Decolonize Oakland. I thought this odd, at first. I thought it was just about Native American rights. Occupy Oakland was building around Columbus Day, so that … Continue reading →

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The 1%, Friends or Foes?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Eric Zimmerman

I’ve heard people say (of Occupy Oakland) that they should protest in Marin County, where the 1% live. I had a friend ask (in jest, but from honest confusion) if he is supposed to hate his parents, because they almost … Continue reading →

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#OccupyCompassion

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Eric Zimmerman

I went to the reinvigorated Occupy Oakland assembly tonight. I left when two speakers in a row called the police fascists, and compared them to Neo-Nazis. I can understand the anger and outrage at their behavior, but this is not … Continue reading →

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