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The Activism Entry Point: Critiquing The Cancer in Occupy Debate

The Activism Entry Point: Critiquing The Cancer in Occupy Debate

Longtime Berkeley activist Joseph Anderson weighs in on the ongoing debate around Occupy Oakland on the issue of diversity of tactics and the use of BlackBloc style tactics. He weighs in on the recent debate between Chris Hedges and Occupy oakland organizer Kristof Lopaur Well, by now everyone in the Occupy movement is hotly debating [...]

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If We Wanna Honor Whitney, How About We End Addictions?

If We Wanna Honor Whitney, How About We End Addictions?

With the sudden and tragic passing of Whitney Houston, there’s no doubt there will be scores of tributes. There was a tribute last night at music executive, Clive Davis‘ famous Pre-Grammy Party. There will be one tonight at the Grammys.. Rumors are singers Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan will sing in her honor… There are [...]

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Blac Block Tactics.. Are they Destroying the Occupy Movement or Helping?

Blac Block Tactics.. Are they Destroying the Occupy Movement or Helping?

Ever since the November 2 Oakland General Strike which brought out tens of thousands of people culminating in the shut down of the Port of Oakland, folks within the Occupy Movement have been talking about the usefulness of Blac Bloc style tactics.. In Oakland the debate was full steam and contentious around an issue called [...]

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