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    Ocupy Boston Wi-Fi Proposal – consented to on 11/22/11

    November 23rd, 2011 · · Passed Resolutions 2 comments
    Proposal
    To purchase three wifi hot spots, for use by on-site occupiers and the media working group. A computer will be setup (possibly in the library tent) for general use by on-site occupiers. In the event of an emergency, these devices would be distributed by the media working group to certain on-site and off-site individuals for the express purpose of video live-streaming. The purchase will be coordinated with the financial accountability working group.
    Cost Estimate:
    The cost would be ~$180 for the devices, ~$60 for the battery extenders, and ~$150 a month for the unlimited 4g data plans. For a total of ~$390 for the first month and ~$150 per month following to be paid on a month by month basis.

    Statement of Autonomy – consented to on 11/22/11

    November 23rd, 2011 · · Passed Resolutions 8 comments
    Statement of Autonomy

    Occupy Boston is a people’s movement. It is party-less, leaderless, by the people and for the people. It is not a business, a political party, an advertising campaign, or a brand. It is not for sale.

    Any organization is welcome to support us with the knowledge that doing so will mean questioning your own institutional frameworks of work and hierarchy, and integrating our principles into your modes of action.
    We acknowledge the existence of professional activists who work to make our world a better place. If you are representing, or being compensated by an independent source in order to participate in our process, please disclose your affiliation at the outset. Those seeking to capitalize on this movement or undermine it by appropriating its message or symbols are not part of Occupy Boston. Any statement or declaration not released through the General Assembly should be considered independent of Occupy Boston.
    SPEAK WITH US, NOT FOR US.
    We welcome all, who, in good faith, petition for a redress of grievances through civil disobedience. We provide a forum for peaceful assembly of individuals to engage in participatory, direct democracy, as opposed to partisan debate and representative democracy. We welcome dissent.
    We wish to clarify that Occupy Boston is not and never has been beholden to any established political party, candidate or organization. Our only affiliation is with the people.
    If you have chosen to devote resources to building this movement, especially your time and labor, then this movement is yours.
    We stand in solidarity. We are Occupy Boston.

    11/22 General Assembly Tonight (7PM)

    November 22nd, 2011 · · News and Announcements 11 comments

    As always, we’ll be meeting tonight at 7:00pm on the main stage at Dewey Sq for our General Assembly. It’s shouldn’t rain, but it’s going to be a really cold, so please dress warmly!

    Among other things, we’re anticipating an announcement from our legal team about the injunction hearing on December 1st.

    On deck for proposals is one from the outreach working group about language they are hoping to bring to the Boston City Council. Here’s a snippet of the resolution language:

    RESOLUTION supporting the peaceful exercise of the First Amendment carried out by “Occupy Boston.”

    WHEREAS, Boston residents like people across the United States, are alternately angered and frustrated by the continuing economic and political crisis that threatens individuals’ and our city’s fiscal stability and our community’s quality of life; and

    WHEREAS, “Occupy Boston” is a peaceful protest and rally fueled by Boston residents and people from throughout the region from all walks of life who have come together to support the national movement started by the “Occupy Wall Street” protests; and

    WHEREAS, additional “Occupy” protests have taken root across the country, and across the globe and are a growing movement with the shared goal of urging residents to peaceably assemble in public spaces in order to create a shared dialogue to address the problems and generate solutions for economically distressed people; and

    Check out the whole resolution on the wiki, and see you tonight!

    Michael Denning speaking today at 5pm

    November 22nd, 2011 · · Howard Zinn Memorial Lecture Series 8 comments

    Michael Denning is the William R Kenan Jr Professor of American Studies at Yale University, and the Director of the Initiative on Labor and Culture.

    Among his publications are Culture in the Age of Three Worlds (Verso,2004), The Cultural Front: The Laboring of American Culture in the Twentieth Century (Verso, 1997), Mechanic Accents: Dime Novels and Working Class Culture in America (Verso, 1987), and Cover Stories: Narrative and Ideology in the British Spy Thriller (Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1987).

    Professor Denning will be speaking today at 5 pm. He will discuss the “Culture of Debt.”

    Please check the Zinn Lecture website for videos of previous lectures including Noam Chomsky, Elaine Bernard, Rick Wolff, Rosanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Vijay Prashad, and many more.

    Occupiers Arrange to Attend National Day of Mourning in Plymouth

    November 21st, 2011 · · Passed Resolutions 17 comments

    On the evening of November 20, 2011, the General Assembly of Occupy Boston reached consensus on the following proposal:

    Proposal from the Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach Working Group to attend the National Day of Mourning in Plymouth on November 24th

    Background:

    The Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach Working Group seeks funds to cover transportation costs associated with bringing a group of 20-40 people from the Occupy/Decolonize Boston community to attend the National Day of Mourning in Plymouth on November 24th.  The Working Group is organizing a carpool and simply seeks funds to cover fuel expenses.

    In response to the Statement of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples passed by the GA on October 8th, the United American Indians of New England (UAINE) have formally endorsed the Occupy/Decolonize movement and invited members of the Occupy/Decolonize Boston community to “stand with them” on this “solemn, spiritual and highly political day.”  Every year since 1970, Native people and their supporters have come together to refute the mythology of the Pilgrims and declare the US thanksgiving holiday a National Day of Mourning for Native Americans.

    This event will present a unique opportunity for members of Occupy/Decolonize Boston to stand in solidarity and most importantly, listen to Native voices with humility and respect.  It will also be an opportunity to establish connections with individuals in the hopes of bringing more Native voices into the movement.

    Proposal:

    The Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach Working Group will receive reimbursement for fuel costs associated with travel to and from Plymouth on November 24th, with a maximum cumulative amount of $300.

    Clarification:

    The group will already be using its $100 weekly budget allowance to purchase food to be cooked the night before for the pot luck social which takes place after the event.

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