There has been some thought about how best to inform our OCCUPY BELLINGHAM web browsers about who we are, what we stand for and what we are doing. One of the methods we use is to encourage folks to stay informed on a myriad of issues, not only by attending meetings and participating in actions but …
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Sep 17 2014
PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH – RIGHT HERE
A BIG weekend is coming fast. If you are going to NYC for the massive climate march – safe travels! All of it coinciding with the UN annual climate conference and the International Day of Peace. Other wise we have a lot going on right here at home. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You can view …
Jul 17 2014
July Movie Night
Occupy Bellingham Presents Thursday July 17th 7:00 PM Alternative Library 1417 Railroad Ave This vibrant documentary profiles scientist, activist and educator David Suzuki as he prepares for his “legacy lecture” at the University of British Columbia, where he offers profound insights into his visionary commitment to the environment. In addition to musing about his …
Jun 14 2014
PRIVATIZATION OF THE GED EXAM
OCCUPY BELLINGHAM has a lot on our plate. But who can pass up a new opportunity? Our #6 demand says: Prevent privatization of all local public resources and services. (Our collapsed economy has forced local/state governments to sell off our resources and services, creating a nightmare of prison-industrial and school-industrial complexes). Since the GED exam …
Apr 29 2014
ANNUAL FARMWORKER MARCH FOR DIGNITY
TODAY, WE MARCH! Join our Farm Worker’s March for Dignity TODAY – Sunday May 4 EVERYBODY WELCOME! All weather is marching weather. Justice and Dignity is our sunshine! Bring an umbrella or rain poncho – it is raining! But as the farm workers say – “We pick berries on our knees in the mud …
Feb 22 2014
MOVE TO AMEND
Help Us Pass I-1329 Join the movement make WA state the 17th State to call for an amendment to Get Big Money and Corporations out of our elections process… WE NEED EVERYBODY’S HELP TO WIN THIS ONE! Pickup a petitions and other materials: 1st and 3rd Mondays FROM 5:30-6:00 pm Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, 1220 …
Feb 07 2014
Get Money Out of Politics!
Help Us Pass I-1329 Join the movement make WA state the 17th State to call for an amendment to Get Big Money and Corporations out of our elections process… I-1329 needs every person to help get the 360,00 signatures we need to get on the ballot in November 2014. Pickup a petition at these two …
Jan 26 2014
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
No More NAFTA’s Stop the TPP!! In solidarity with our trade justice allies in Mexico, Canada and across the U.S., communities throughout WA State are coming together to remember 20 years of NAFTA’s failed promises. And to call on our elected leaders to oppose the “NAFTA of the PACIFIC“, the Trans–Pacific Partnership or TPP. WHAT: …
Dec 19 2013
MEGALOAD NEWS
Many of you in Occupy Bellingham got email from Herb about his protest action in Oregon opposing the transport of huge equipment along public roads. This equipment is intended to deliver “evaporators” to the tar sands fields to be able to extract more oil from this region. Follow this link to hear a song. …