AltWeeklies Wire
OccupyNOLA to City: We're Going to Stand Our Groundnew
In a press conference in front of City Hall today, one after another Occupy New Orleans protester said they have no intention to comply with Mayor Mitch Landrieu's request that the group leave Duncan Plaza.
Occupy DC Builds a "People’s Pentagon"new
The structure was one infraction too many for the Park Police, who were arresting people and surrounding the square with vehicles all day on Sunday.
Washington City Paper |
Lydia DePillis |
12-05-2011 |
#OCCUPY
New Orleans Police Department hands out (a very polite) eviction flier to Occupy protestorsnew
NOPD officers have walked through the park, distributing a "courtesy notice" reiterating the city's position and adding "In the coming days, we will move forward in a fashion that respects your 1st Amendment rights within the bounds of the law that protect the common good."
Tags: #OCCUPY, OccupyNOLA
Unhappy Members of Occupy Philly Form Splinter Groupnew
As of tomorrow, there will be two groups occupying Philadelphia—just not together. The new group, calling themselves Reasonable Solutions/OWS Philadelphia, launches today. Occupy Philly calls RS's new daytime occupation of Paine Plaza a "back-door deal made by a few power-hungry people … not affiliated with our movement."
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
12-03-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Once Biting, Twice Shotnew
With a dog-meets-deputy incident, one homeless man delivers a cautionary tale.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
12-02-2011 |
Crime & Justice
National Forests' Fate Is Uncertainnew
Competing bills in Congress would either protect national forests or open them up to oil and gas development, motorized recreating, and logging.
East Bay Express |
Susanne Rust |
12-02-2011 |
Environment
Occupy SF to Open Credit Unionnew
Occupy SF announced its ambitious plans to turn protesters into bankers by creating the People's Reserve Credit Union.
The 99 Percentnew
On the ground in Albany, and in the air everywhere, signs that a movement has changed the conversation about inequality.
Three Important Lessons of the Occupy Movementnew
The youth movement is back, the elite have damaged democracy, and always carry a camera.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
12-02-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Inside the Cannabis Closetnew
Oakland's newest web celeb just wants to talk.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
12-02-2011 |
Drugs
Slideshow: Exotic Feline Rescue Centernew
Lions and tigers (but no bears) come from a variety of unfortunate circumstances to find refuge at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point, Ind.
NUVO |
Tristan Schmid and April Schmid |
12-02-2011 |
Animal Issues
Tags: cats, Exotic Feline Rescue Center
Accused Medical Marijuana Grower to Serve as Own Lawyer on Felony Chargesnew
Despite cautions from a judge, Tim Beck, who describes himself as a medical marijuana grower, will serve as his own lawyer on felony charges of cultivating marijuana and cultivating marijuana for sale.
Easy Reader |
Robb Fulcher |
12-02-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: medical marijuana, tim beck
American Heritage Dictionary Adds "Anchor Baby" to Latest Editionnew
The almighty definers at American Heritage don't seem to grasp the volatile nature of the term "anchor baby," a disparaging remark that aims to dehumanize the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Phoenix New Times |
Monica Alonzo |
12-02-2011 |
Race & Class
Walking Woundednew
The VA missed serious warning signs that presaged a Texas vet’s violent breakdown.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
12-01-2011 |
War
Missing the Marknew
Many schools are failing to meet the (nearly impossible) standards of No Child Left Behind.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Nick Powell |
12-01-2011 |
Education
