The new Takeover is here! It is full of the best stories submitted to the Takeover online that are related to the Occupy Movement. You’ll find no tunnel-vision here; observant, critical, idealistic, open-minded; OAG has collected a diverse number of opinions on the Occupy Movement, Occupy Seattle in particular, and the various actions and political [...]
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Anti-Capitalist Smackdown: a debate amongst tendencies in the Occupy Movement
Event Title & Host Anti-Capitlalist Smackdown: a debate amongst tendencies in the Occupy Movement Website http://pugetsoundanarchists.org/node/1328 When? Saturday February 4th, 3-8pm Where? The Wildcat, 23rd and Union Why? Several different anti-capitalist tendencies have come together in the Occupy movement. Now is a chance for us to meet publicly and clarify where we agree and disagree [...]
Stand in Solidarity with the United Farm Workers
Event Title & Host Stand in Solidarity with the United Farm Workers Website https://www.facebook.com/events/298062443573351/ When? Friday, January 27, 2012, 2pm (Westlake) / 3pm (Darigold HQ) Where? Westlake Park (401 Pine St) / Darigold Headquarters at 1130 Rainier Ave. S Why? Solidarity with Farmworkers! We are what we eat, and we are who grows our food! [...]
March to Recall Police Chief Diaz
From PugetSound Anarchists >> On Saturday, January 14th, approximately one hundred people gathered at 23rd Avenue and Union in Seattle’s Central District. This corner was once the site of a police substation that was attacked numerous times until it ceased operation in mid 2011. We fondly remembered the last anarchist demonstration that had left from this point in 2010, on [...]
An Open Letter Regarding the Non-violence Vs Diversity of Tactics Debate
The following letter was written by a participant in Decolonize/Occupy Seattle who wishes to remain anonymous. Views expressed are those of said activist speaking as an autonomous individual. It was originally posted on OccupySeattle.org Open Letter to Decolonize/ Occupy Seattle, I am writing concerning the debate about nonviolence vs. diversity of tactics. I can’t be [...]
Occupy Seattle: A New Phase for the Workers’ Movement
— PRESS RELEASE — December 13, 2011 CONTACT: Seattleportsolidarity@gmail.com [Note: This article was written by several members of Occupy Seattle who were closely involved with organizing for the December 12th West Coast Port Shut Down. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect all of Occupy Seattle.] SEATTLE, Wash — Monday, December 12th, Occupy protesters and [...]
Images of the Port Shutdown, Words of an OAG Member
Kirk Bigger, shortly after being abused by pepper-spraying police, gives the interview that is the narration behind this video. Kirk’s words serve as a straight up observation of how police and protestors interacted at the Port Shutdown, aka, how police used force to undermine the message and effectiveness of the action. Watch the video for [...]
The Student Insurgent, Occupy Edition
Below you can find a beautiful magazine produced by you(th) at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The Student Insurgent is an inspiring anti-authoritarian student publication, that doesn’t settle with a moderate position as Democrat or Republican, and instead parries politically with both. Enjoy the poetry & politics of the Student Insurgent! Love goes out [...]
Occupy the Ports, Seattle: an eyewitness account
A few days ago while walking along the street near the University of Washington in Seattle, I was passed a flier by an anonymous individual that announced a coordinated effort by the Occupy movement to shut down the ports of every major city along the west coast. The efforts were scheduled to take place in [...]
