Occupy DC eviction at McPherson: Reflections on one year ago
by John Zangas I stood by my tent late at night gazing up at the Tent of Dreams, its blue tarp billowing in the cold wind. Another occupier approached me. […]
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State of McPherson
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Tent of Dreams: A final act of defiance
by John Zangas It was the final act of defiance by Occupy DC, a group of people who had given their last ounce of effort in protest, their last will […]
Cool Day in History: The Tent of Dreams
A rare video of McPherson Occupiers raising the Tent of Dreams and placing it over the park’s central statue On Monday, January 30, 2012, Occupy DC erected a giant blue […]
The 99 Percent Dance Party that trumped “Gala of the One Percent”
The annual Alfalfa Club dinner is an intimate schmooze-fest of politicians and mega-wealthy businessmen. Even the president, with few exceptions, is usually in attendance, unable to resist the temptation of […]
State of Freedom
Freedom Plaza was the site of the Occupy Washington DC encampment. Since it’s on the Inaugural parade route approaching the White House on Pennsylvania Ave., you’ll find an occupation of […]
State of McPherson: Still fenced in
The grass is thick and green at McPherson Square, yet for months fences have remained in place for “restoration.” Could it be that the Park Service doesn’t want anyone “occupying” […]
Micah Turner arrested; supporters seek leniency for anti-war protestor
Military police were informed of the Army deserter’s whereabouts all along. What motivated their choice of time and location of arrest? Micah Turner, Army Sargeant turned anti-war protestor, was arrested […]
“Outrage”: Art speaks out on behalf of the homeless
by John Zangas A moving work of art will lead the way during a march for the homeless in Washington, DC on October 26. A banner painted by artist Ray […]
For too many the battle never ends
Artist Ray Voide took over 20 hours to complete the banner entitled “For Too Many the Battle Never Ends” for the Veterans for Peace vigil outside the Department of Veterans […]
