On October 13th word went out that the NYPD would move to evict Occupy Wall Street from Zuccotti Park. (6:00 AM - friend Laurie with Ann, Jenny & Joan P of the GPB ) Immediately the 99% swung into action, including three stalwart members of the Granny Peace Brigade, mobilizing a round-the-clock vigil to protect … Continue reading New York City Council’s Lucky 13
Spokes Council Proposal for Occupy Wall Street
The atrium at 60 Wall Street is a meeting place for a number of Occupy Wall Street working groups. Yesterday evening intending to go to a facilitators training I blundered into a meeting which included members of the Structure Working Group discussing a Spokes Council Proposal. A lucky blunder! I got aglimpse of a process … Continue reading Spokes Council Proposal for Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street Wins A Big Round
Friday, October 14 at 5:50AM, Broadway and Park Place. The streets are quiet, damp and dark. Workers in a deli are setting up for the day. Light from the windows glitters on the street. A few short blocks away people have been working cleaning Zuccotti Park.(Click on photos for larger images.) And on Broadway walking … Continue reading Occupy Wall Street Wins A Big Round
Occupy Wall Street, Tuesday September 27
How long have we been doing this? When did we first start protesting? (Click on photos for larger images.) Our young brothers and sisters in the struggle are curious to know what is bringing these old, grey heads to the Zuccatti encampment. How can we explain that one of our members can remember helping to … Continue reading Occupy Wall Street, Tuesday September 27
Granny Peace Brigade 