Author Archives: meganwilson

Rags to Riches: Who Should Really Care?

Not the 99 percent. We’ve let the cheerleaders for the richest among us get away with myths about mobility for much, much too long. By Sam Pizzigati Too Much Mobility, apologists for America’s grand fortunes love to argue, trumps inequality. … Continue reading →

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OCCUPY Los Angeles! Robert Reich speech. November 5th, 2011

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California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout

By Robert Scheer TruthDig There is no three-strikes law for crooked bankers, not even a law for a fifth strike, as The New York Times reported in the case of Citigroup, cited last month in a $1 billion fraud case. … Continue reading →

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Naomi Klein on Delay of Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Decision Until 2013

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The Big Whale Circus – A Metaphor for Capitalism

The Big Whale Circus segment from the short Cat Soup has always struck me as a great metaphor for capitalism ….

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SOLUTIONS: Urban Peace Movement & United Roots!

Video News Report “Swagn 4 Justice Youth Rally at Occupy Oakland” 11.1.11 from United Roots/ Oakland PAYV Acad. on Vimeo.

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Keith Olbermann: OCCUPY! Vets Day 11.11.11

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11.11.11 THRIVE!

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Slought Foundation: A Call to Action for the Rights of the Neighborhoods

Via Margaret Tedesco: Slought Foundation (‘Sl-aw-t’) is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia that engages the public in dialogue about cultural and socio-political change. We collaborate with a range of partners including artists, communities, universities, and governments to encourage cultural … Continue reading →

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Rally @ Sothebeys Art Auction Nov. 9th. OWS

Protesters from Occupy Wall Street joined the Teamsters picket line at the Sotheby’s auction house in Manhattan on November 9th to back the union in an important battle to fight wage cuts.

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