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The purpose of this and other [[Occupy Portland]]-related work on [[PortlandWiki]] is to provide a central organizing space for all relevant information and work related to this gathering that anyone can access and contribute to. '''[[Occupy Portland]] is a "leaderless movement" engaged in [[wikipedia:Direct democracy|direct democracy]].''' We are ''all'' involved in working out the details in how this movement is organized.
The purpose of this and other [[Occupy Portland]]-related work on [[PortlandWiki]] is to provide a central organizing space for all relevant information and work related to this gathering that anyone can access and contribute to. '''[[Occupy Portland]] is a "leaderless movement" engaged in [[wikipedia:Direct democracy|direct democracy]].''' We are ''all'' involved in working out the details in how this movement is organized.


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== About Occupy Portland ==
Occupy Portland is Portland's answer to the [[wikipedia:Occupy Wall Street|Occupy Wall Street]] movement happening in New York City. The demonstration of solidarity with the Wall Street protesters will begin at noon on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 with a march out of SW [[Waterfront Park]]. Following the march, a public space in Portland will be "occupied" and used a a central location for meetings, events, and communications. (For logistical reasons, the exact location of the occupation site has not yet been announced.)
From the [http://OccupyPortland.org official website]:
<blockquote>
''"We will gather in solidarity with the ongoing protest in New York City, Occupy Wall Street, and the growing number of cities whose people will no longer sit back watching corporate and special interests run their government. We are citizens of the United States, and this country is ours. We will take it back."''
</blockquote>
A note about Occupy Portland on PortlandWiki:
: '''Q:''' Is the information here on PortlandWiki a redundant replication of data presented on Occupy Portland’s web site, facebook page, twitter feed, etc?
: '''A:''' Some of it may be but the point is to ensure that everyone has access to information in many forms. Not everyone uses Facebook or Twitter (or knows how to), or can make sense of the different levels of information on the various Occupy sites.  The Occupy Portland work here on the wiki adds value by consolidating, digesting, archiving, expanding and organizing material found on various websites, discussion groups, social media feeds, and so on.


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Iraq war veteran explains why he feels peaceful occupation protests are the protest method "for the 21st Century."</div></div></div>
Iraq war veteran explains why he feels peaceful occupation protests are the protest method "for the 21st Century."</div></div></div>
[[File:About To Explode.jpg|thumb|<span class="plainlinks">[http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ We Are the 99 Percent]</span>]]
[[File:About To Explode.jpg|thumb|<span class="plainlinks">[http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ We Are the 99 Percent]</span>]]
* '''23:33, 14 October 2011 (PDT):''' Walking through the camp to get a sense of the mood earlier this chilly, drizzly evening, [[User:WikiMaster|an observer]] found the camp mostly in calm spirits. Encountered a young man and young woman who had each just arrived; the young man from Montana, the young woman from South Carolina. The camp library, momentarily devoid of patrons, soon drew a small gathering of people, swapping stories, anecdotes, updates and so on. Mark, the librarian, read aloud a letter to the editor published in the ''[[Oregonian]]'' penned by someone who described how impressed she was with the camp library.
* '''22:02, 10 October 2011 (PDT):''' A [[ColumbusDayConvergence|Columbus Day Convergence]] took place on Monday, noon to 6 p.m. starting at the Oregon State Office Building (800 N.E. Oregon St.) and continued to Holladay Park. At 2 p.m. organizers offered a free chili lunch and open mic (BYOB = Bring-Your-Own-Bowl). At 6 p.m. a procession began from the [[Holladay Park]] through the [[Steel Bridge]], finishing at the #OccupyPortland headquarters at [[Chapman Square]]. Twitter hashtag [http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23occupyeastpdx #OccupyEastPDX].
* '''19:27, 9 October 2011 (PDT):''' News from occupied [[Chapman Square]]: [[Occupy Portland Camp update from inside marathon enclosure]] - Sunday 09 Oct 2011 | Report by [[User:Camior|Sylvia O.]]
* '''16:10, 8 October 2011 (PDT):''' [[Chapman Square]] is crowded with occupiers, their tents and other supplies. Lots of activities happening all over the [[Chapman Square|occupied square]]: classes (or maybe teach-ins), sign making, play activities for children, singing, organizing, etc. A loud generator is providing much-needed power. Would be great to replace with solar panels that could provide equivalent power supply. The library is has a bigger stock of books that was observed yesterday. So much food available that you'd have to ''try'' to go hungry. In fact, [[User:WikiMaster|an observer]] was handed fresh fruit by a [[Food Not Bombs]] volunteer while also accepting new donations to the [[Occupy Portland]] library at the same time. Many impromptu, spontaneous and intelligent discussions happening everywhere, often made up of participants who otherwise have little in common with each other. [[User:WikiMaster|An observer]] heard first hand from people quit their jobs to join the occupation, and know of others who did the same. Lots of awareness about the necessity of creating our own media and our own economy. Lots of spontaneous organization happening continuously. This is a ''movement''.
* '''21:38, 7 October 2011 (PDT):''' By mid-evening the mood at [[Chapman Square]] looked, felt and sounded celebratory and relaxed. Many families with children were present; most apparently having a great time. Lots of people engaged in activity ranging from light-hearted play to serious discussions. The 7:00 p.m. general assembly appeared to cycle through issues and discussions more productively, and appeared to avoid getting too bogged down--a step forward from the previous evening's GA.
* '''08:50, 7 October 2011 (PDT):''' Reports aired over [[KBOO]] Radio's ''Positively Revolting'' program have indicated that protesters have come to a decision to consolidate in [[Chapman Square]], located in Portland's [[Plaza Blocks]], the downtown park situated across from [[Portland City Hall]].<ref>[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=chapman+square+portland&hl=en&ll=45.516211,-122.678018&spn=0.022283,0.054288&hq=chapman+square&hnear=Portland,+Multnomah,+Oregon&t=m&z=15&vpsrc=0 Chapman Square]</ref>
Camp residents still remained in [[Chapman Square]] as of noon, and held a general assembly to decide what to do next.


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== Other Groups and Events ==
== Other Groups and Events ==


'''Occupiers OFOR Free Retreat this Weekend-Nonviolent Statewide Strategies''' Occupy Oregon Statewide Strategy Work Group
=== Occupy Oregon Statewide Strategy Work Group ===
==Occupy Oregon Statewide Strategy Work Group Sign Up==  


Emerging national strategy calls for state Occupation groups nationwide to occupy their capitols to begin dialogues with legislators. Occupation movements from each of the states will be responsible for initiating that process.
Emerging national strategy calls for state Occupation groups nationwide to occupy their capitols to begin dialogues with legislators. Occupation movements from each of the states will be responsible for initiating that process.


FOR has partnered with the Wall Street Occupation since its beginning. The Oregon chapter of FOR (OFOR) is opening the Annual Retreat this weekend with free registration to Occupy Oregon participants from Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Ashland and all Oregon Occupations to convene a work group to develop a statewide strategy and proposals for their respective Occupation groups. OFOR is also interested in the Occupy consensus-based process.[[http://www.ofor.org/content/occupy-oregon-statewide-strategy-work-group-sign]]
FOR has partnered with the Wall Street Occupation since its beginning. In October, 2011 the Oregon chapter of FOR ([[Oregon Fellowship of Reconciliation|OFOR]]) offered [[Occupiers OFOR Free Retreat this Weekend-Nonviolent Statewide Strategies|free registration to their Annual Retreat]] to [[Occupy Oregon]] participants from [[Portland]], [[Salem]], [[Eugene]], [[Corvallis]], [[Ashland]] and all [[Oregon Occupations]] to convene a work group to develop a statewide strategy and proposals for their respective Occupation groups.<ref>[http://www.ofor.org/content/occupy-oregon-statewide-strategy-work-group-sign]</ref> OFOR is also interested in the Occupy consensus-based process.


===Next Steps: An Occupy Oregon Work Group to Plan a Statewide Strategy===
=== Right 2 Survive | Right 2 Dream Too (R2D2) ===
 
Participants are invited to [http://www.ofor.org/content/occupy-oregon-statewide-strategy-work-group-sign REGISTER FREE] , but Please see the "FLIER INFO" below for items you need to bring, such as Food, Bedrolls, Transportation, etc.
 
If you are coming to the Occupy Oregon Statewide Strategy meeting at Camp Adams, October 14-16, fill out the [http://www.ofor.org/content/occupy-oregon-statewide-strategy-work-group-sign REGISTER FORM] to let us know you are with us! No information on this form will ever be shared.
 
The Fall Retreat this coming weekend begins Friday, October 14 at 5pm until Sunday, October 16 at 12 noon at [http://campadams.org/about-us Camp Adams in Molalla, OR]
 
The theme is "Beyond Demonstrations and Action: Planning Nonviolent Strategy", with [http://www.conflictresolution.pdx.edu/Faculty/Bios/Hastings.php Tom Hastings], PSU faculty member and a specialist in nonviolent confrontation strategy, as the key presenter.
 
== Right 2 Survive | Right 2 Dream Too (R2D2) ==
'''[[Right 2 Survive]]''' has set up a camp advocating for houseless people, '''[[R2D2]]''' at the corner of [[NW Fourth Avenue|Northwest Fourth Avenue]] and [[West Burnside Street]] on the vacant lot next to the Chinatown gate.  The site will be officially opened on Monday, October 10th, which is National Homeless Day. The organizers are extending an open invitation to the community to come down and celebrate National Homeless Day at their new camp.<ref>[http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2011/10/411123.shtml Another - Portland Occupation]</ref>
'''[[Right 2 Survive]]''' has set up a camp advocating for houseless people, '''[[R2D2]]''' at the corner of [[NW Fourth Avenue|Northwest Fourth Avenue]] and [[West Burnside Street]] on the vacant lot next to the Chinatown gate.  The site will be officially opened on Monday, October 10th, which is National Homeless Day. The organizers are extending an open invitation to the community to come down and celebrate National Homeless Day at their new camp.<ref>[http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2011/10/411123.shtml Another - Portland Occupation]</ref>


== About Occupy Portland ==
=== Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Together, We are the 99% ===
Occupy Portland is Portland's answer to the [[wikipedia:Occupy Wall Street|Occupy Wall Street]] movement happening in New York City. The demonstration of solidarity with the Wall Street protesters will begin at noon on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 with a march out of SW [[Waterfront Park]]. Following the march, a public space in Portland will be "occupied" and used a a central location for meetings, events, and communications. (For logistical reasons, the exact location of the occupation site has not yet been announced.)
 
From the [http://OccupyPortland.org official website]:
<blockquote>
''"We will gather in solidarity with the ongoing protest in New York City, Occupy Wall Street, and the growing number of cities whose people will no longer sit back watching corporate and special interests run their government. We are citizens of the United States, and this country is ours. We will take it back."''
</blockquote>
 
A note about Occupy Portland on PortlandWiki:
: '''Q:''' Is the information here on PortlandWiki a redundant replication of data presented on Occupy Portland’s web site, facebook page, twitter feed, etc?
: '''A:''' Some of it may be but the point is to ensure that everyone has access to information in many forms. Not everyone uses Facebook or Twitter (or knows how to), or can make sense of the different levels of information on the various Occupy sites.  The Occupy Portland work here on the wiki adds value by consolidating, digesting, archiving, expanding and organizing material found on various websites, discussion groups, social media feeds, and so on.
 
==Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Together, We are the 99%==
* [http://occupywallst.org/ OccupyWallStreet]: Learn about the start of the occupy movement
* [http://occupywallst.org/ OccupyWallStreet]: Learn about the start of the occupy movement
* [http://occupytogether.org OccupyTogether]: find a list of U.S. and international occupy locations
* [http://occupytogether.org OccupyTogether]: find a list of U.S. and international occupy locations
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* Unified calendar [http://OccupyCalendar.org OccupyCalendar.org]
* Unified calendar [http://OccupyCalendar.org OccupyCalendar.org]


===Web hubs===
==Web hubs==
* [http://occupytogether.wikispot.org/Front_Page OccupyTogether Field Guide]
* [http://occupytogether.wikispot.org/Front_Page OccupyTogether Field Guide]
* Please help improve the [[Wikipedia:Occupy Portland]] article - start by reading the discussion page.
* Please help improve the [[Wikipedia:Occupy Portland]] article - start by reading the discussion page.
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* [http://bmediacollective.org/ B Media Collective]
* [http://bmediacollective.org/ B Media Collective]


===Other Resources===
==Other Resources==
* [http://WeGotEd.com Ed Shultz radio]
* [http://WeGotEd.com Ed Shultz radio]
* [[Occupy Portland - Other Resources|Other Resources]]
* [[Occupy Portland - Other Resources|Other Resources]]

Revision as of 06:11, 18 October 2011

The purpose of this and other Occupy Portland-related work on PortlandWiki is to provide a central organizing space for all relevant information and work related to this gathering that anyone can access and contribute to. Occupy Portland is a "leaderless movement" engaged in direct democracy. We are all involved in working out the details in how this movement is organized.

Occupy Portland is leaderless, but not structureless. The central and primary web site for the movement is OccupyPortland.org. To help organize, please consider OccupyPortland.org as a primary information resource. To ask a basic question or get a quick orientation, please check out the Occupy Portland Facebook page.

(New to wikis? Learn how to add and edit content).

About Occupy Portland

Occupy Portland is Portland's answer to the Occupy Wall Street movement happening in New York City. The demonstration of solidarity with the Wall Street protesters will begin at noon on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 with a march out of SW Waterfront Park. Following the march, a public space in Portland will be "occupied" and used a a central location for meetings, events, and communications. (For logistical reasons, the exact location of the occupation site has not yet been announced.)

From the official website:

"We will gather in solidarity with the ongoing protest in New York City, Occupy Wall Street, and the growing number of cities whose people will no longer sit back watching corporate and special interests run their government. We are citizens of the United States, and this country is ours. We will take it back."

A note about Occupy Portland on PortlandWiki:

Q: Is the information here on PortlandWiki a redundant replication of data presented on Occupy Portland’s web site, facebook page, twitter feed, etc?
A: Some of it may be but the point is to ensure that everyone has access to information in many forms. Not everyone uses Facebook or Twitter (or knows how to), or can make sense of the different levels of information on the various Occupy sites. The Occupy Portland work here on the wiki adds value by consolidating, digesting, archiving, expanding and organizing material found on various websites, discussion groups, social media feeds, and so on.


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Why Occupy Portland?

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Why Occupy Portland?
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Our Only Weapon Is Our Refusal: Re-occupiers march through streets in downtown Portland on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 before occupying Shemanski Fountain in Portland's South Park Blocks.

Occupy Your Neighborhood!

Neighborhood Assembly

Occupy The Internet!

GlobalRevolution.TV
OccupyStream
People’s Assemblies Network
Reflections on a Revolution (ROAR)
support OWS

Occupy your work space!

Unions Mobilize To Block Occupy Wall Street Eviction


#OccupyWallStreetwebsite

#OccupyPortland website

Occupy Portland - Live Streaming
guardian.co.uk -- List of occupy protests around the world.
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Our Only Weapon Is Our Refusal: Re-occupiers march through streets in downtown Portland on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 before occupying Shemanski Fountain in Portland's South Park Blocks.

Occupy Your Neighborhood!

Neighborhood Assembly

Occupy The Internet!

GlobalRevolution.TV
OccupyStream
People’s Assemblies Network
Reflections on a Revolution (ROAR)
support OWS

Occupy your work space!

Unions Mobilize To Block Occupy Wall Street Eviction
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RIDESHARE OPPORTUNITY

Calendars
Media/News
Email and Facebook Contact
Twitter

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Links to Photos, Videos, Documents, and Other Content

Help with Logistics and Communications

Forum Navigation

Communications contacts

Wanna help with communications and logistics?

Winning hearts and minds.
The Occupy Portland encampment is located at the Plaza Blocks Park. The Plaza Blocks are separated by SW Main Street, with Lownsdale Square on the north side and Chapman Square to the south. Both Plaza Blocks are bounded by Third and Fourth Avenues and Salmon and Madison Streets.

URGENT NEEDS

Please Come Pick Up Compost ASAP
Also Need 32 Gallon or Larger Garbage Cans for Sanitation

Items Wanted Quick List

Full List Here: Occupy Portland - Donations

  • On-site WiFi.
  • Tables, chairs.
  • On-site power. Preferably solar and/or wind.
Power & Connection Resources Currently On-Site
  • One on-site WiFi hotspot.
  • Other WiFi open hot spots from nearby restaurants and cafes; out of range of Chapman Square.
  • Intermittent WiFi hotspot provided by the court house.
  • Power generator available on-site (not solar).
  • Recharging station for laptops, mobile phones and other electronic devices on corner of SW Third & Fourth Avenues.

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Check out the pages below for (1) what needs to be done and (2) what you specifically are able to contribute. To link up with others, contact the point people.
  • DONATIONS - we need food, drinks, medical supplies, overnight, sanitation supplies
  • Door to Door - distributing flyers, personal invites to get involved
  • EMAIL GROUPS - 'point of contacts' for additional info or to get involved
  • EVENTS - What's happening?

Please help organize, streamline and consolidate this list!

Encampment

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Meet the Occupiers - Interview 1
Iraq war veteran explains why he feels peaceful occupation protests are the protest method "for the 21st Century."
We Are the 99 Percent
Occupy Portland! The revolution is here. The revolution is now. The revolution is being wikified.

Other Groups and Events

Occupy Oregon Statewide Strategy Work Group

Emerging national strategy calls for state Occupation groups nationwide to occupy their capitols to begin dialogues with legislators. Occupation movements from each of the states will be responsible for initiating that process.

FOR has partnered with the Wall Street Occupation since its beginning. In October, 2011 the Oregon chapter of FOR (OFOR) offered free registration to their Annual Retreat to Occupy Oregon participants from Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Ashland and all Oregon Occupations to convene a work group to develop a statewide strategy and proposals for their respective Occupation groups.[1] OFOR is also interested in the Occupy consensus-based process.

Right 2 Survive | Right 2 Dream Too (R2D2)

Right 2 Survive has set up a camp advocating for houseless people, R2D2 at the corner of Northwest Fourth Avenue and West Burnside Street on the vacant lot next to the Chinatown gate. The site will be officially opened on Monday, October 10th, which is National Homeless Day. The organizers are extending an open invitation to the community to come down and celebrate National Homeless Day at their new camp.[2]

Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Together, We are the 99%

- Hand Gestures

Web hubs

Other Resources

References

  1. ↑ [1]
  2. ↑ Another - Portland Occupation

See Also

Make Revolution Not War | Organized Power | Foreclosure | Portland General Strike | Food Not Bombs | City Wiki | Rally For Peace: Time To Break The Spell | Represent The People

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