Final Marches to July 4th Fireworks – 2012 Occupy National Gathering, Day 5

Philadelphia, July 4, 2012, Day 5. Our final outreach marches through the streets to and from the main fireworks. I love and miss you all so much! We are the people. We are united. This occupation is not leaving. Download Continue reading Final Marches to July 4th Fireworks – 2012 Occupy National Gathering, Day 5

Wells Fargo a Financial Circus – Occupy National Gathering, Day 4

Philadelphia, July 3, 2012, Day 4. A fun performance about the abuse of the big banks like Wells Fargo, and sharing better ways to spent your time and resources than supports this system. Download High Quality Video: http://worldorder.wiki/video/Occupy/OccNatGat-July03-Wells_Fargo_Circus.divx http://OccupyNationalGathering.com http://OccupyPhilly.org Continue reading Wells Fargo a Financial Circus – Occupy National Gathering, Day 4

Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping perform at the Occupy National Gathering, Day 3

Philadelphia, July 2, 2012, Day 3. Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping graciously perform at the Occupy National Gathering. Download High Quality Video: http://worldorder.wiki/video/Occupy/OccNatGat-July02-Rev_Billy.divx http://OccupyNationalGathering.com http://OccupyPhilly.org http://OccupySac.com http://RevBilly.com http://worldorder.wiki http://PeaceRevolution.org

Matt Taibbi Breaks Down LIBOR Scandal (Speech + Q&A) – Occupy National Gathering Day 3

Philadelphia, July 2, 2012, Day 3. Matt Taibbi visits the Occupy National Gathering to break down the LIBOR scandal just after the story begins to break. After giving a quick speech, he sits down with a couple dozen occupiers for Continue reading Matt Taibbi Breaks Down LIBOR Scandal (Speech + Q&A) – Occupy National Gathering Day 3

Amadon DellErba on Spiritualution.org – Occupy National Gathering Day 3

Philadelphia, July 2, 2012, Day 3. One of our occu-brothers, Amadon DellErba, gives a speech on Spiritualution.org. Many things discussed about community living resonated greatly with me from my last five months living on an occupied organic farm in Sacramento, Continue reading Amadon DellErba on Spiritualution.org – Occupy National Gathering Day 3

All In The Red March – Student Debt Bubble – Occupy National Gathering Day 2

Philadelphia, July 1, 2012, Day 2. The Gathering’s first major march, focused on the looming student debt bubble. While the police largely allowed us to temporarily take over various streets, they block us at the end of a bridge we Continue reading All In The Red March – Student Debt Bubble – Occupy National Gathering Day 2

Occupy National Gathering Sleepful Protests – Dreaming of Arresting the Banksters

Since the city of Philadelphia has relatively lax laws for sleeping in the sidewalks, dozens of Occupiers would hold “Sleepful Protests” each night in front of different banks. The general idea was to raise awareness about the criminal big banks, Continue reading Occupy National Gathering Sleepful Protests – Dreaming of Arresting the Banksters

First Police Interaction & Group Decision – Day 1 of the 2012 Occupy National Gathering

Philadelphia, June 30, 2012, Day 1. We have unexpected police interaction, forcing us to make a group decision on tactics to be used the first night. It was a bit of a bumpy start to the week, but we eventually Continue reading First Police Interaction & Group Decision – Day 1 of the 2012 Occupy National Gathering

Occupy National Gathering Day 1: Welcome Speeches & Trainings

Philadelphia, June 30, 2012, Day 1. Introductory speeches to five-day event, and trainings on how to work within a big Occupy crowd during direct actions and other situations we might find ourselves in. Download High Quality Continuous Video: http://worldorder.wiki/video/Occupy/OccNatGat-June30-Welcome.divx Stream Continue reading Occupy National Gathering Day 1: Welcome Speeches & Trainings

Beautiful Faces of the Occupy National Gathering (Photo Gallery)

As video uploading proves slow from the streets, here are some portraits of some of the beautiful brothers and sisters I’ve met here for this historic event in Philadelphia. These are some attempts at capturing the beauty surrounding me with Continue reading Beautiful Faces of the Occupy National Gathering (Photo Gallery)