Occupy Denver stands in solidarity with Idle No More and The Tar Sands Blockade in Texas, which for almost 40 days has successfully impeded the progress of the ecological nightmare known as the Keystone XL pipeline. To learn more about the blockade, and why it is so important click here.
2 of the 6 arrestees are facing $10,000 bonds. 3 arrestees are from the Occupy Denver community. Everyone has been released except for Mike & Audrey who were occupying the tree encampment. We extend the spirit of mutual aid to all the brave blockaders that have been imprisoned w/ trumped up charges for defending the people of North America from true eco-terrorists…. Transcanada.
We are holding an E-fundraiser, a “T- Shirt blockade-a-thon.” If you donate over $30 you will receive a t-shirt crafted from the banner that hung from the blockade trees bearing the phrase, “You shall not pass.” This fundraiser will end on January 18th, at which point we will tally the orders, have them manufactured and ship them out within 2 weeks from the 18th.
Audrey and Mike continue to be held on $10,000 bail each. Show your solidarity with a donation to ensure their speedy release, but if you can’t donate, you can at least send them a letter to let them know they are not alone. Supporting people in jail is one of the most important things we can do to keep our movement alive and thriving, and Matt, Isabel, and Glen can certainly attest to how reassuring it is to receive letters while imprisoned.
To send Audrey and Mike letters:
- Show your name and address on the envelope (any letter without a return address that is not deliverable will be returned to the post office).
- Show the arrestee’s full name – either Audrey Jane Campbell or Michael Joseph Stewart (you cannot send a letter to both, but you can send multiple letters)
- Address the letter to the arrestee (only one) c/o: Angelina County Jail
P.O. Box 114
Lufkin, TX, 75902-0114 - Use regular 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper and standard envelopes, and don’t include anything else (stickers, patches. etc.) – only items on paper
Solidarity keeps our movement healthy and helps make more people feel comfortable risking arrest for what they believe in because they know they will be supported. Your ongoing support is what continues to make our movement successful.
http://interoccupy.net/blog/mike-and-audrey/
http://interoccupy.net/blog/mike-and-audrey/
InterOccupy Newsletter for week of December 8, 2012: http://crm.interoccupy.net/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=219
#IdleNoMore has exploded into a global movement in the last week. Here are some ways you can show your solidarity with First Nations as they fight for their sovereignty in Canada. Write Directly to PM Harper of Canada and to his pastor Bill Buitenwerf to urge the PM to do the right thing. You can also sign Idle No More’s petition:
http://interoccupy.net/blog/idlenomore-support-petition-of-british-crown-1-honour-treaties-with-first-nations-2-revoke-c-45/
Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9th, concerned folks will travel to Albany for the Rally to Stop Fracking in NY at the State of the State Address. Busses are taking people to this rally so if you want to go, click on the link for all the logistical info.:
http://interoccupy.net/blog/january-9th-rally-to-stop-fracking-in-ny-at-the-state-of-the-state-address/
The Tar Sands Blockade has been fighting the good fight against Keystone XL Pipeline in Texas, including solidarity actions across the country involving activists overtaking TransCanada offices in Texas and Massachusetts. Check out how you can help protestors get out of jail:
http://interoccupy.net/blog/mike-and-audrey/
Occupy New England is planning their 3rd Regional Convergence for January 26th with 350 New England. It will be a day of regional action for the environment:
http://interoccupy.net/blog/occupy-new-england-3rd-regional-convergence/
Also – be sure to read Firedog Lake’s article Is This Grounds for Revolution on ALEC’s move to call an Article V Convention in July 2013 as well as the Zapatista Movement’s December 30th, 2012 Communique:
http://interoccupy.net/blog/is-this-grounds-for-revolution/
http://interoccupy.net/blog/the-zapatista-army-of-national-liberation-announces-next-steps-mexico/
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This Week’s Calls
These are calls scheduled on InterOccupy for the coming week. For actions and other events, see the full InterOccupy Calendar.
(All times Eastern Standard Time)
Tuesday, January 8th
9:00pm — IO VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION CALL
9:00pm — PLANNING NATIONAL MOVEMENT-WIDE MEDIA WORK
Wednesday, January 9th
11:00am — DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL MEDIA WORK AMONG OCCUPY GROUPS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS FOR DEMOCRACY (THE AMERICAS, AFRICA & EUROPE)
2:00pm — CALIFORNIA HOMES FRAUD-CLOSURE CAMPAIGN
9:00pm — COORDINATION FOR OCCUPY SANDY RELIEF FOR NEW JERSEY
Thursday, January 10th
2:00pm — ELECTRO MAGNETIC RADIATION/ MICROWAVE FREQUENCIES CALL
3:00pm — OCCUPY MOVEMENT WEEKLY PRESS BRIEFING CALL
10:00pm — DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL MEDIA WORK AMONG OCCUPY GROUPS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS FOR DEMOCRACY (THE PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA, ASIA)
Friday, January 11th
5:00pm — ORGANIZING THE WEST COAST
9:00pm — COORDINATION FOR OCCUPY SANDY RELIEF FOR NEW JERSEY
Saturday, January 12th
3:00pm — ARTICLEV.ORG, CONVENTION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS
Sunday, January 13th
11:00am — ADMINISTRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MOVEMENT
11:00am — REPEAT OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC RADIATION / MICROWAVE FREQUENCIES CALL
Monday, January 14th
8:30pm — OREGON OCCUPY FORECLOSURES
9:00pm — COORDINATION FOR OCCUPY SANDY RELIEF FOR NEW JERSEY