The Hawaiian musician Makana performed this song live, in an “Occupy With Aloha” t-shirt, while world leaders dined on expensive food and drank wine at the APEC dinner in early November. Oh, the irony. When asked why he did it, he replied, “Why wouldn’t I? I wrote it with the intention of people in power hearing it.”
84 year old Dorli Rainey, a former school teacher who has been active in Seattle local politics, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Women’s Movement since the 1950s, was pepper-sprayed by cops at #OccupySeattle on Tuesday. She once wrote, “I believe change begins in the streets, and all citizens have the power to make a difference.”
Spread the word: . Be there.
Either way, they desperately need to hear this message today.
One thing, and one thing alone.
In a surprise attempt to weaken the occupation, NYPD served letters of eviction at 1 a.m. and dismantled the encampment.
You tell ’em, kid!
The Marine vet who was assaulted by cops in Oakland, CA has returned from the hospital and, via Google+, commented on his recovery:
Look who came down for an unplugged jam session!
Watch first, and then . . .
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