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*Good Morning from Occupy Boston! *

*Stories of the Day. *While much of America struggles, reports indicate
that 2011 will be a record-breaking year for bonuses at America's
largest <http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/12/19/392422/big-bank-bonus-201/>(and
bailed out) banks;  Historical studies indicate that modern USA has greater
inequality<http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/12/19/391998/income-inequality-rome/>
 than ancient Rome, and Matt Yglesias suggests that one way the 99% can
increase their influence is to increase their
engagement<http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2011/12/18/rich_people_are_politically_active.html>.
Lastly, the early primary/caucus states are feeling the repercussions of
weakened campaign finance rules as a plethora of secret
money<http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/12/20/super_pacs_finance_political_ads_in_early_gop_primary_states/?p1=News_links>
 is spent trying to influence voters.

*News from Occupy Boston. *WBUR looks at the next
phase<http://www.wbur.org/2011/12/19/occupy-analysis>
 for Occupy Boston, while John Stephen Dwyer<https://twitter.com/#%21/JSDwyer>
 profiles Occupier extraordinaire Nicole
Sullivan<http://blastmagazine.com/the-news/local-news/people-of-occupy-boston-nicole-sullivan/>
.

*Occupy America:* Occupy Des Moines is making their presence
felt<http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/19/occupy-protest-outside-obamas-des-moines-office-continues-without-police-action/>
 in Iowa's political processes and Occupy
London<http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-19/occupy-london-wins-ubs-court-appeal-fights-st-paul-s-eviction.html>
 continues to battle in the courts to let them continue their bloody
occupation.

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***Tuesday, December 20th 2011*

*“**All progress has been essentially an enlargement of the liberties of
the individual with a corresponding decrease of the authority wielded over
him by external forces. This holds good in the realm of physical as well as
of political and economic existence.” – Emma Goldman*

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*Today's Weather: *Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15
mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

*Event Highlight. *Couldn't make the Open House last night? Well you're in
luck! Tonight Occupy Boston has a General Assembly tonight at 7:99pm at
the Arlington Street Church, 351 Boylston Street. Come join us and see what
horizontal democracy is all about, newcomers encouraged!

*There's More: *Check out our Daily
Calendar<http://www.occupyboston.org/calendar/>  for
a list of all events at Occupy Boston.
*Volunteer Opportunities/Announcements.*

*The Tiny Tent Task Force* needs your crafty skills to help spread the
message of Occupy Boston! We will be holding a tiny tent construction party
at Encuentro 5 (33 Harrison Ave, 5th floor in Chinatown) on Wednesday 12/21
from 5-8. Come down and help us build dozens of tiny tents to be hidden
throughout the city and beyond. We can't occupy everywhere, but our tiny
tents can!

*Info Working Group.* Is planning a presence at Boston's First Night! If
you are interested in helping build Occupy Boston and like to connect with
new people about why you are an Occupier, then join us for our planning
meeting this Wednesday at 7:00pm at South Station. E-mail
Kevin at OccupyBoston.org for more information.

*OccuPoetry' *reading this Friday Dec. 23 on the Mass. State House steps at
noon -1. With permit and PA. Come and bring your Dewey-inspired verse!
Hosted by Susie Davidson and Pedro Malave of SEIU

*OBIT. *Are you a web designer? Enjoy making interfaces look
fabulous? Maybe enjoy editing CSS? Please help us build beautiful online
software tools for Occupy Boston. email: obit at occupyboston.org

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*Tuesday, December 20*

9:00am MAMLEO - Food Drive Drop Off

10:00am FOOD BANK DROP OFF

5:00pm Facilitation WG Meeting

5:30pm Women's Caucus Meeting

7:00pm General Assembly

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