Dear Political Leader, I am writing to you as a member of the 99%, and as someone who is participating in the organization of #OCCUPYVANCOUVER (www.occupyvancouver.com). We are in the early stages of organizing, and not all voices have been heard- so, until we have ratified our ideas, please understand I am not writing for …
November 2011 archive
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Nov 07
The Battle is Our’s to Lose!
I understand the history and complexities of the relationship between traditional activists and the police. And, I can in many cases, understand why these methods are important. If you are protecting a virgin forest from a fleet of chainsaws, a simple hug may not be the answer. However, this protest is different: 1.) The general public …
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Nov 07
My Grandmother Hated Abbie Hoffman
I had what most people believe to be a rather unusual childhood hero- if it wasn’t for Abbie Hoffman, I’d probably not be here writing to you today. His pranks and outspokenness inspired me, his writing helped structure how I see the world. My American grandmother was outraged by this. I brought a copy of …
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