Less than a day after a police raid evicted the Occupy SF encampment from Justin Herman Plaza, occupiers returned and resumed their occupation. The police raid and subsequent return of the occupiers followed a national day of action to occupy foreclosed homes.
SFPD raided the Occupy SF encampment in the early morning hours, arresting at least 70 demonstrators. We must mobilize now to defend the Occupy movement. We will not be silenced.
Not only were hundreds of people arrested in the police raid in Los Angeles last night but the LAPD and Mayor, having socked each arrested person with a $5,000 bail, are now refusing to release them from jail and are refusing to allow them to meet with their attorneys. SEND A LETTER DEMANDING THEIR RELEASE!
The nationally coordinated police assault against the Occupy Movement took a dramatic turn in the early hours of this morning with the nearly simultaneous police assaults against Occupy Philadelphia and Occupy LA.
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· November 29, 2011 7:00 PM
The nationally coordinated police assault against the Occupy Movement took a dramatic turn in the early hours of this morning with the nearly simultaneous police assaults against Occupy LA and Occupy Philadelphia.
Recognizing the common thread of U.S. imperialism, organizers of demonstrations in solidarity with Bradley Manning and Egyptian protesters came together at Occupy SF for a united march and rally on Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Around 5,000 students, university staff and community members joined a mass demonstration at UC Davis quad in response to the pepper spraying of peaceful protesters. A general strike in Davis has been called for Monday, Nov. 28.
We will mobilize in the streets, and in our communities and schools and in the courts to defend our basic rights. On Nov. 17, thousands of New Yorkers will take to the streets in multiple demonstrations and neighborhood occupations to show their determination to win social and economic justice. Find out more!
Nine police agencies demolished the Occupy Oakland camp this morning in yet another attempt to silence the 99%. Occupy Oakland will reconvene today at 4pm Pacific at the Oakland City Library--live tweets will be available on our website.
Organizations and individuals in New York City and around the country are calling on the Manhattan District Attorney to drop the charges for the 700+ people who were illegally arrested on the Brooklyn Bridge on October 1. Please add your voice to this effort.