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OCCUPYING WALL STREET: THE INSIDE STORY OF AN ACTION THAT CHANGED AMERICA
In a new book assembled by a group of writers active in support of the occupation and published by OR Books, the story of Occupy Wall Street is being told. Occupying Wall Street draws on extensive interviews with those who took part in the action to bring an authentic, inside-the-square history to life. In these pages you will discover in rich detail how the protest was devised and planned, how its daily needs were met, and how it won overwhelming support across the nation. In a vivid, fast-paced narrative, the key events of the occupation are described: the pepper spraying of young women corralled between plastic fences by the NYPD; the mass arrests on the Brooklyn Bridge; the victory on October 14th when an announced “clean up” of the square was abandoned by a mayor’s office fearful of a PR disaster; and the eventual storming of the occupation that brought it to an abrupt end. Woven throughout are stories of daily life in the square focusing on how the kitchen, library, media center, clean-up, hospital, and decision-making at the General Assembly functioned, all in the words of the people who were there. The future course of Occupy Wall Street remains unclear. But one thing is starkly evident: Under the banner “We are the 99%” the protest has given birth to America’s most important progressive movement since the civil rights marches half a century ago. This is the story of that beginning. Writers for the 99% is a group of writers and researchers, active in supporting Occupy Wall Street, who came together to create this book. A list of all those contributing will appear at the back of the book. All profits from this book will be donated to Occupy Wall Street.
In a new book assembled by a group of writers active in support of the occupation and published by OR Books, the story of Occupy Wall Street is being told. Occupying Wall Street draws on extensive interviews with those who took part in the action to bring an authentic, inside-the-square history to life. In these pages you will discover in rich detail how the protest was devised and planned, how its daily needs were met, and how it won overwhelming support across the nation. In a vivid, fast-paced narrative, the key events of the occupation are described: the pepper spraying of young women corralled between plastic fences by the NYPD; the mass arrests on the Brooklyn Bridge; the victory on October 14th when an announced “clean up” of the square was abandoned by a mayor’s office fearful of a PR disaster; and the eventual storming of the occupation that brought it to an abrupt end. Woven throughout are stories of daily life in the square focusing on how the kitchen, library, media center, clean-up, hospital, and decision-making at the General Assembly functioned, all in the words of the people who were there. The future course of Occupy Wall Street remains unclear. But one thing is starkly evident: Under the banner “We are the 99%” the protest has given birth to America’s most important progressive movement since the civil rights marches half a century ago. This is the story of that beginning. Writers for the 99% is a group of writers and researchers, active in supporting Occupy Wall Street, who came together to create this book. A list of all those contributing will appear at the back of the book. All profits from this book will be donated to Occupy Wall Street.
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THE DECLARATION OF THE OCCUPATION OF NEW YORK CITY
The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City is a living document that is constantly growing and changing with time. As democratic, consensus-based decision-making assemblies continue to shape the declaration, we will publish new editions accordingly. The red pages in this document (pages 1-3, and 12) were composed by the Sparrow Project and may not reflect the collective voice of the General Assembly of the Occupation of New York City. Pages 4-11 in this document contain The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City in its entirety as transcribed and edited by Ryan Hoffman, Lex Rendon, and the Call to Action Working Group, as accepted by the NYC General Assembly, on Steptember 29, 2011. You own this document. Everyone owns it. The declaration, within, is a reflection of every voice amplified by the people’s mic at the NYC General Assembly at Liberty Square, from September 17, 2011 to October 18, 2011. Injustice and oppression have haunted humanity for as long as history records. A privileged few have always been inclined to defy nature and exploit and commodify life, in all its varied forms. Conversely, there has always been resistance to these malignant forces, manifest in many different forms. Among these, occupation has proven an effective tactic to anchor the people’s steadfast zeal for righteousness amidst the turbulent waters of a social struggle. From The Diggers in England during the tumultuous 1640s, to the Paris Commune in 1871, to the workers militias in Barcelona in 1936, to the contemporary occupation movements rewriting the current political landscapes of North Africa, Europe, and Asia, everyday people have shown that the illusory power structure can be defied and defeated. Occupy Wall Street is the latest in this proud thread of human dignity; this generation’s selfless contribution to the struggle for liberty and justice. We are honored and humbled to do our part in publishing and disseminating the Declaration of this noble people’s movement. We encourage you to copy, reproduce, and distribute its contents.
The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City is a living document that is constantly growing and changing with time. As democratic, consensus-based decision-making assemblies continue to shape the declaration, we will publish new editions accordingly. The red pages in this document (pages 1-3, and 12) were composed by the Sparrow Project and may not reflect the collective voice of the General Assembly of the Occupation of New York City. Pages 4-11 in this document contain The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City in its entirety as transcribed and edited by Ryan Hoffman, Lex Rendon, and the Call to Action Working Group, as accepted by the NYC General Assembly, on Steptember 29, 2011. You own this document. Everyone owns it. The declaration, within, is a reflection of every voice amplified by the people’s mic at the NYC General Assembly at Liberty Square, from September 17, 2011 to October 18, 2011. Injustice and oppression have haunted humanity for as long as history records. A privileged few have always been inclined to defy nature and exploit and commodify life, in all its varied forms. Conversely, there has always been resistance to these malignant forces, manifest in many different forms. Among these, occupation has proven an effective tactic to anchor the people’s steadfast zeal for righteousness amidst the turbulent waters of a social struggle. From The Diggers in England during the tumultuous 1640s, to the Paris Commune in 1871, to the workers militias in Barcelona in 1936, to the contemporary occupation movements rewriting the current political landscapes of North Africa, Europe, and Asia, everyday people have shown that the illusory power structure can be defied and defeated. Occupy Wall Street is the latest in this proud thread of human dignity; this generation’s selfless contribution to the struggle for liberty and justice. We are honored and humbled to do our part in publishing and disseminating the Declaration of this noble people’s movement. We encourage you to copy, reproduce, and distribute its contents.
