https://youtu.be/YbmjMickJMAOfficials in the New York CIty Board of Education--including not only Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott but the city's standards’ architect, David Coleman--got more than they expected at an open forum last night.They got occupied--as teachers students and parents took the power of the human mic to the meeting and told their stories in the face of … [Read more...] about Occupy the DOE! Video of OWSers Protesting at Education Meeting in New York City
Take Action Now: Iraq vet critically injured by police at Occupy Oakland
https://youtu.be/9lbbWAgBy7ETake Action Now: Iraq vet critically injured by police at Occupy Oakland Scott Olsen , a Marine veteran who did two tours in Iraq, was hit by a police projectile during last night's brutal police crackdown of Occupy Oakland. He is in serious but stable condition at an Oakland hospital.WARNING: You may find this video clip … [Read more...] about Take Action Now: Iraq vet critically injured by police at Occupy Oakland
New Videos on TokyoProgressive: The weak fight back
Picture: Homeless people and supporters protesting against Sumida-ku (Tokyo) law criminalizing collecting cans and bottles to provide a basic income for homeless people. From a year ago: Is our work a crime?" Stop Sumida Ward’s ordinance prohibiting taking recyclables! March & Rally on Oct. 3 in Tokyo AND 墨田区の資源ごみ持ち去り禁止条例に対する声明【賛同募集】： わしらの仕事は「犯罪」なのか？！AND … [Read more...] about New Videos on TokyoProgressive: The weak fight back
Muslims and Christians unite to resist lies and violence of Egyptian state
More at The Real News JIHAN HAFIZ, TRNN: It was the most violent day in Egypt since the Egyptian revolution.(SUBTITLED TRANSL.): They're shooting us with live ammunition!(SUBTITLED TRANSL.): We're not going to back down!HAFIZ: A series of incidents led to the chaos, involving the Coptic Christian minority, which makes up 10 percent of the Egyptian population. After radical … [Read more...] about Muslims and Christians unite to resist lies and violence of Egyptian state
David Rovics: We are Everywhere
When I say the hungry should have foodI speak for manyWhen I say no one should have seven homesWhile some don't have anyThough I may find myself stranded in some strange placeWith naught but a vapid stareI remember the world and I knowWe are everywhere When I say the time for the rich, it will comeLet me count the waysVictories or hints of the futureHavana, Caracas, Chiapas, … [Read more...] about David Rovics: We are Everywhere