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Generations of Fear
My life with Occupy has given me an interesting look into the mind of the generation a few decades below me. These are kids in their 20s and 30s who are bright, motivated and politically in tune. Many of them … Continue reading
One for the Birds
I love Thanksgiving. Beyond the talk of pilgrims and turkey and football, I just love the good, old-fashioned sense of indulgence. It is the supreme feast of the year. The focus is not on a tree or a bunny or … Continue reading
Waiting for the Bus
Occupy taught me to fear winter. The camp was soggy and cold. Bronchitis swept through the tents like a tsunami. The constant struggle to stay warm and dry wore out our activists. It taught the wiser heads a level of … Continue reading
America Straps on Training Wheels or Why I Ain’t Callin’ It “Obamacare”
This Thursday, June 28th, 2012, was a victorious day for the American people. The Supreme Court upheld Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which is popularly known as “Obamacare“. As happy as I am for my fellow citizens, I … Continue reading
My Country for a Tooth
Today was a tough day. Today was Dental Clinic day. Occupy Eugene Medical Clinic (OEMC) opened the doors to a free mobile dental clinic for one day in cooperation with Medical Teams International (MTI) and St. Vincent de Paul. The … Continue reading
Occupy Medical Clinic is Born*
Occupy Medical started as a humble first aid tent at the Occupy Eugene site on October 15, 2011. A handful of medically trained volunteers began to serve the movement with their specialized skills. We had a pop-up canopy, a few … Continue reading
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The 10 Commandments of Activism
I. Thou shalt track only one activism cause at a time. Choose your cause carefully. Stay focused. You can be a more efficient activist when you keep your eyes on the prize. Jumping from cause to cause only leads to … Continue reading
Internet Blackout
As editor and founder of the Herbalist Manifesto and The Practical Herbalist.com, I have decided to stand in solidarity with the millions of Americans who are protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). These … Continue reading
86ing at Occupy
Greenhorn protesters are adorable. They view every guy with a good haircut as a spy. Their protest signs must contain at least one exclamation point. The greenhorn is the first kid at the organizational meeting to ask questions about tear … Continue reading
Our Cops
America is uneasy. Reporters have shocked the nation with visions of police violence against protesters this year as the Occupy movement picks up steam. A college student bleeds into the pavement as a police officer prepares to handcuff him. A … Continue reading