[OBupdates] Occupy Boston Update, II
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*Greetings!*
- *TOMORROW: Protest Pro-Fracking Conference, UMass Amherst, 1pm, Campus
Center: https://dontfrackthevalley.wordpress.com/ *
- *Nationwide, Occupy Sandy continues to grab headlines and hearts,
12/16 benefit info below.*
- *Immediately below, the latest draft of the Occupy Vision
Statementfrom the InterOccupy Vision Hub. This document will be
central to the 2013
National Gathering.*
- *Three Fifty Dot Org; 350.org has big plans for a climate change
rallyon Feb. 18, in Washington DC
* *act.350.org/signup/feb18/<http://act.350.org/go/2507?t=1&akid=2550.129349.wTdSC3>
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*Strike Debt, Rolling Jubilee: On November 19, Occupy Boston held a very
successful meeting of about 40 people, including a speaker from
Strike-Debt/ OWS, about this campaign to buy distressed medical debt at
pennies on the dollar and educate debtors about how the system is rigged
against us all. CHECK IT OUT: http://strikedebt.org/ Occupy Boston is
organizing it’s own campaign and study group. First planning meeting: MONDAY
DEC. 17. 6-9:30 PM Community Meeting on Debt - Community Church of Boston
585 Boylston St. Dinner at 6 , meeting from 7-9:30. Notes:
http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Debt_Community_Gathering_-_19_Nov_2012 ) For
more info, contact Rich at richlevyus at yahoo.com Below, Occupy Philly gets
funny w/Debt.*
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General Assembly Schedule Change: Consented to 11/25/12: the General
Assembly will meet twice a month starting immediately: the first Tuesday of
each month from 7-9:30 and the third Sunday of each month from 4-5:30. (On
Sunday the GA will be followed immediately by the Strategic Action
Assembly, starting half an hour after its usual 5 p.m. Sunday start time.)
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Forward!
A.
A VISION FOR A DEMOCRATIC FUTURE: Work in progress, Occupy National
Gathering Visioning Group
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AN OCCUPY VISION
When the powers and practices of the prevailing society fail to support our
fulfillment as equal participants in life, we the People need to proclaim
our shared vision of the world yet to be and reaffirm the values that
inform us.
We affirm the inherent worth, dignity, and potential of all existence and
our profound connection to the web of all existence of which we are a part.
Therefore, we are guided by a vision that includes:
- A world where the water, air, and food are clean so that both our
planet and its people may be healthy.
- Free education for all, so that information can be shared and used to
benefit and enrich our society.
- A world without war, so that people of every culture and nation may be
free to develop and learn from one another without the distortion and
exclusion that results from seeing one another as enemies.
- A sustainable human society, where people are respected, valued,
encouraged, and recognized as our first priority.
- A culture of direct democracy and universal participation, where
political and social decisions are made in a transparent manner for the
common good.
- Free universal physical and psychological healthcare, so that all
people may be able to use their abilities and enjoy their lives as fully as
possible.
- Economic equality, so that all people may have the opportunity to have
sufficient material resources for their needs, free from exploitation by
others.
- Freedom, so that all people may be empowered and included in the
future we envision.
We recognize that each person is endowed with a unique perspective and
potential that adds to the sum total of our world, and that by working
together we achieve our vision.
We invite all to join us, contribute to it, and participate in it as we and
it change and grow.
HOW WE GOT HERE
Since OWS began one year ago, many individual Occupy groups around the
country have developed
various statements or declarations of goals, issues, and actions. Some
Occupy groups developed
vision statements.
Recognizing the importance of an overall vision, the organizers of the
Occupy National Gathering in Philadelphia in July of 2012 included a
visioning process. Three days of teach-ins, workshops, and speak-outs on
many topics vital to Occupy led up to Independence Day, when about 250
persons at the National Gathering participated in a group vision exercise
that resulted in a 7 page list of vision elements.
Subsequent to the National Gathering, those interested in vision follow-up
formed a work group. This group has developed the draft material being
shared in hopes of engaging more persons in developing an Occupy Vision,
obtaining valuable feedback, and moving forward towards a draft Vision
Statement that can be shared broadly for Occupy consideration.
We welcome you to join the Occupy visioning experiment!
ILLUSTRATIVE CATEGORY LIST (FOR DISCUSSION AND FEEDBACK)
Illustrative Vision Categories that were derived from the National
Gathering Visioning List. For the complete list, see the National Gathering
Vision Hub Wiki at http://interoccupy.net/vision.
CLEAN AIR, WATER, FOOD: ENVIRONMENTAL
- Local food production, community gardens, permaculture agriculture
- access to real nourishing, non-chemical, non-GMO food
- food supply that is humane and natural
- environmental justice
- environmental awareness and respect
- healthier diets and lifestyles
- affordable healthy food
- clean water as a right
- end hunger
- connection to earth
FREE EDUCATION FOR ALL: CULTURAL
- all airwaves public
- end to intellectual property, such that there is free and open sharing
of information
- free and open communications
- real education, free and equal, democratized
- universal access to data
NO WAR: PEACE AND SECURITY/POLITICAL
- peace, nonviolence, no war or death machines
- no military
- no need for violent conflict or guns
- no global us vs them
- nonviolence
- friendship, rather than strangership, as the default relationship
among people
- mutual respect between cultures or trading nations
- nonviolent interpersonal and international conflict resolution
- world peace
SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SOCIETY: CULTURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
- a world where basic needs are met
- all cultures respected equally
- people feel empowered, free, and unafraid
- a strong sense of community
- safety for everyone from domestic violence and fear
- all human life valued equally
- all decisions considered for seven generations in the future
- more humanity, compassion, kindness, and selflessness
- mutually beneficial relationship between humans, the earth, and its
inhabitants
- acting with consideration for the community, world, and everything
else
A CULTURE OF DIRECT DEMOCRACY: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE/POLITICAL
- no money in politics
- end two-party system
- local community control
- consensus based democracy
- just and fair legal system
- truth in journalism/illegal to lie
- minorities have power and voice (rule by diversity)
- no tax without representation
- a fair electoral system
- accountable government
- democratic process that works for all
FREE UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: CULTURAL/ECONOMIC
- healthcare emphasizes preventative and alternative measures
- free healthcare (accessible and state of the art)
- full control of our own bodies, including shared ownership of the
means of preventative healthcare
- free therapy and emotional/mental healthcare
ECONOMIC EQUALITY: VIBRANT AND SOUND ECONOMY/PROSPERITY
- localized economies
- no corporate personhood
- fairness and equality for all beings (including ecosystems, resources)
- banks and corporations required to act responsibly, answering to many,
not few
- radicalized labor unions
- international corporate accountability
- fair trade and fair working conditions
FREEDOM: POLITICAL/CULTURAL
- freedom to live anywhere: no borders, no nations
- freedom of knowledge and press
- freedom of religion
- freedom of expression protected
- free equal access to opportunity
derived from the Visioning Activities at the OCCUPY NATIONAL GATHERING
Philadelphia, PA – July 2012
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2. Benefit Concert for those affected by Hurricane Sandy
Featuring members of The Mystic Chorale
And The Family Folk Chorale
Sunday December 16, 2012, 3:30 pm
First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington
Arlington, MA – A benefit concert to help those adversely affected by
Hurricane Sandy will take place on Sunday, December 16th at 3:30 pm at
First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington (630 Mass Ave, Arlington
at the intersection of Mass Ave and Pleasant Street/Rte. 60). Suggested
donation $10 at the door, additional donations are encouraged. Doors open
at 3:00 pm.
The fundraiser will bring together two Arlington based choral groups. Each
is part of a growing movement of alternative choruses, groups that do not
sing the standard classical repertoire. Both groups invite their audiences
to sing along as chorus and audience become a living community. The Mystic
Chorale directed by Nick Page will celebrate folk songs by Woody Guthrie,
Bob Dylan, Holly Near and others. The Family Folk Chorale led by Chris
Eastburn will lead us all in beloved Beatles songs, including the children
singing a mesmerizing version of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” The fundraiser
will end with a rousing Gospel-style rendition of Woody Guthrie’s “This
Land Is Your Land” in celebration of the hundredth anniversary of his
birth. With a hundred and seventy voices plus a full house of fellow souls,
our voices will be heard and through our contributions, change will be
made. You don’t have to be a singer to attend, but you may find yourself
singing along anyway.
For twenty-two years, the Mystic Chorale has thrilled many thousands with
their concert-sings. In addition to their three seasons a year performed in
Boston, they have toured to Costa Rica, Ireland, Germany, as well as
several trips to New York City. Their founder/director Nick Page is a
choral composer with over eighty published works, including premieres at
Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. More info at
www.mysticchorale.org<http://www.mysticchorale.org/index.php>
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The Family Folk Chorale is a multi-generational chorus with members aged
3-89, who bring together the spirited energy of children, the honesty of
teenagers coming of age, and the experience of adulthood and elders as they
all come shining through and raise their voices in harmony. More info at
www.familyfolkchorale.org.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to Occupy Sandy, a
coordinated relief effort to distribute resources and volunteers to help
neighborhoods and people affected by Hurricane Sandy. For more information
or to volunteer, visit www.occupysandy.org.
If would like to make a donation to the Occupy Sandy relief effort, you
may either donate on-line atwww.occupysandy.org or send a check, made out
to Occupy Sandy/AfGJ (addressed to Alliance for Global Justice, 1247 E. St,
SE, Washington, DC 2003.) You may use the receipt from your on-line
donation for admission to this event.
This benefit concert is co-sponsored by Occupy Arlington
www.occupyarlingtonma.org and members of First Parish Unitarian
Universalist of Arlington. For more information, please email Oakes at
plimag at comcast.net.
Media Contact:
Mystic Chorale, Inc.
Mindy Benson
Mindy at MysticChorale.org
(Posted on behalf of Occupy Arlington)
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*http://occupyphilly.org/*
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*Matthew here in the city of motherly love.
I wanted to let you know that we are planning our second event from Strike
Debt Philly. It shall be a game of risk, chance and debt, also known as
Debtopoly.
We made a full size Monopoly board, costumes, Community Debt cards and much
more. On this Sunday we shall convene on Rittenhouse Square to play our
game of debt in the busiest shopping district downtown. We are so excited!
People have really gravitated to the movement and we are slowly building
the ability to provide mutual aid. Debt is such a taboo it takes people
time so we will provide a lively game to poke fun at the banks, debt
collectors and others who bring us so much suffering.*
--
"Our goal is a society that prioritizes the needs of all before the profits
of the few." passed by Occupy Boston General Assembly 11/29/11
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"Our goal is a society that prioritizes the needs of all before the profits
of the few." passed by Occupy Boston General Assembly 11/29/11
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"Our goal is a society that prioritizes the needs of all before the profits
of the few." passed by Occupy Boston General Assembly 11/29/11
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