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This group took some time off.  Anyone that wants to revive it, write to volunteer@occupyboston.org.  The group still exists as a googlegroup mailing list.  There was some great thinking... they'd meet again, if you feel like organizing a meeting.
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The SPP working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.
The SPP working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.


Please explore the many issues linked below. Note that some documents have been APPROVED by the GA, and they should not be edited (Discussion is still welcome!). If a document has not been approved by the GA, it is a DRAFT and therefore subject to further editing.
''[Note: 'Ideas' is being moved within Strategy. Link: [[WG/Strategies/Ideas]]]
 
*The GA of 23 October 2011 approved the [[Statement of Purpose]].
 
*Statement being discussed 10/31/11:[[Road Map|Message Statement]]
**[[Minutes from 10/31/2011 Meeting]]
 
'''*DECISION REQUIRED!''' November 4: please go to the Discussion tab above.
 
Old wiki threads:[[Talk:Statement of purpose|discussions]]
 
PLEASE CONSULT WITH SPP BEFORE RE-ORGANIZING THIS PAGE.
 
***Other Proposed Statements:
 
1. [[First Declaration]] 2. [[Human Rights]] 3. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/%5CThree_Tier Three Tier Framework For Discussion]] 4. [http://boston.socialistalternative.org/wordpress/archives/91 List of Demands] Proposed by Brian W. and Socialist Alternative
 
== Working Method ==
 
The established method is first to reach consensus within SPP, and then to invite collaboration from other working groups. Presentation and voting at the General Assembly is only attempted after broad collaboration. Note: The Google Group is transitioning onto the OccupyBoston[dot]org server. Please register with the wiki to participate now.
 
***If you would like to post your Proposed Statement, feel free to add it to the list. If you can't figure out how to, leave it in the Discussion section and some one will create a linked page. Thanks.
 
== Join the Conversation ==
 
=== Next On-Site Meeting ===
 
=== Online ===
 
*Read and contribute to this wiki (the "Join" link is in the top right).
**Choose the Strategies, Proposals and Positions Working Group.
**Note the "tabs" on each page. Left side: Page and Discussion '''about''' the page; Right side: Edit.
**[[Practice Statement|Practice]] editing a statement here. Also see the [[Sandbox]].
*Take an [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0%7C "Issues Survey"], aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, created by Joshua Sager. (One submission per person)
**View the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart%7CSurvey Results] (constantly updates)
 
== Issues ==
 
These documents are active working pages containing proposed language about specific reform ideas or process changes that any of us wants to draft and discuss. Be aware that there may be several places where a topic is discussed, and that these documents belong to the group as a whole, not to any individual.
 
Please collaborate respectfully and feel free to add information or clarification on the topic page itself. Cite sources as often as possible! If you have specific expertise, make it known, but don't think you need to be an authority to participate. Anecdotal information may be helpful, too. Try not to destroy existing information, but, if some information is deleted, remember that the history of page's changes can be viewed through the wiki editing tools.
 
Use the Discussion tab of a page for general comments, opinions or explanations of controversy.
 
Consider exchanging a few private messages with someone if that might help resolve direct misunderstandings or differences in approach.
 
If we can learn to use built-in wiki tools to track pages, our discussions can be much more efficient. SPP would benefit from the creation of a 'general' discussion page, and perhaps a number of other 'functional' pages to create a sort of discussion/navigation tree.
 
 
 
=== Political Reform ===
 
*[[Citizens United to End Political Bribery]]
*See also "Election Reform" category further down on this page
 
=== [[SPP Economic Regulation|Economic Regulation]] ===
 
*[[Community_Reinvestment|Community Reinvestment]]
*[[Resource-based Economy]]
*[[CostOfLiving|Lower cost of living]]
*Financial Industry Reform
**[[SPP Finanacial Regulation]] general discussion about financial reform
**[[Banking Regulation and Structure Reform|Banking Regulation/Structure Reform]]
**[[Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve System]]
**[[Currency Control]]
**[[Trading/Derivatives]]
*[[Free Trade]]
 
=== [[SPP Tax Reform|Tax Reform]] ===
**[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/WG/Strategies/Economic_Regulation/Tax_Reform Tax Reform, in general]
**[[Flat Tax]]
**[[Participatory Budgeting|Participatory Budgeting]]
**[[Lift the cap on FICA]]
 
=== Election Reform ===
 
*[[Third Party|Start a Third Party]]
*[[Proportional Representation|Proportional Representation]]<br/>(is also linked under "Sovereignty & Law", below)
 
=== Media ===
 
*[[Media Conglomeration]]
*[[Network Neutrality]]
**[[Free Network]]


==Priorities==
=== SPP Human Needs/Rights ===
For efficiency, the SPP working group has prioritized two documents which aim to create an 'inclusive umbrella'. The following documents represent proposals for/official statements.
* The GA of 23 October 2011 approved the [[Statement of purpose]].
* SPP is now focused on the [[Road Map|Message Statement, aka Road Map (DRAFT)]].
Other specific issues will follow.


==Working Method==
[[SPP Human Needs|Background Reading/Reference Docs for Human Needs/Rights]]
The established method is first to reach consensus within SPP, and then to invite collaboration from other working groups. Presentation and voting at the General Assembly is only attempted after broad collaboration. For each document, the discussion generally starts in the [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp?hl=en Google Group], and then moves onto 'active editing'.


Note: The Google Group is transitioning onto the OccupyBoston[dot]org server.
*[[Healthy Food as a Right|Healthy Food as a Right]]
*[[Clean Water as a Right|Clean Water as a Right]]
*[[Shelter as a Right|Shelter as a Right]]
*[[Housing Crisis|Housing Crisis]]
*[[Health Care|Health Care as a Right]]
*[[SPP Education|Education]]
**Student Debt [[Education and Student Debt|Education and Student Debt]]
*Opportunity
**Working Rights Labor Issues
*Access
**Physical
**Knowledge
**[[Network Neutrality|Virtual/Internet and Network Neutrality]]


==Join the Conversation==
=== [[SPP International Relations|International Relations]] ===


===Next On-Site Meeting===
*[[WG/Strategies/IR/Amendment for Peace|The Smedley Butler Amendment For Peace]]
Monday, 31 October 2011
*War/Peace
7:00pm: Meet next to Library (between Media and Stage)
7:15pm: Re-locate to a quieter venue (South Station?)


===Online===
=== [[SPP Sovereignty and Law|Sovereignty and Law]] ===
* Read and contribute to this wiki (the "Join" link is in the top right).<br>
** Choose a link below from the 'General Issues' section.
** Note the "tabs" on each page. Left side: Page and Discussion '''about''' the page; Right side: Edit. <br>
** [[Practice Statement|Practice]] editing a statement here. Also see the [[Sandbox]].
* View/Join the [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp?hl=en Google Group].<br>
** Note: The Google Group is transitioning onto the OccupyBoston[dot]org server.
** To join, please write to occupybostonvol[at]gmail[dot]com. For other help, contact Terra at 978-808-7173. [I do not believe this is necessary - there should be an option to join by following the link above to the Google Group. --[[User:OneKarma|OneKarma]] 05:54, 28 October 2011 (EDT)]  
* Take an [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0|"Issues Survey"], aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, created by Joshua Sager. (One submission per person)
** View the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart|Survey Results] (constantly updates)


==Issues==
*[[Proportional Representation|Proportional Representation]]
These documents are in process work pages and other proposed language about a SPECIFIC REFORM IDEA or other REGULATORY/LEGAL/PROCESS changes that someone wants to discuss at a future date.  Be aware that any of these docs could be changing and/or picked up by "the email group" for "real-time" discussion and change.  So your work may "disapear" quickly, if a large number of people decide to work on it.  The email group, in particular, may all of a sudden focus on a particular document and make lots of changes.  The email group consists of a large number of active participants that descend on a document and make lots of change. This is part of the collaboration process, and the group appears to believe that it works. Enjoy!
*War on Drugs
*Third World Debt
*Foreign Aid
**how it contributes to regional conflict
**food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruption
*Prison-industrial Complex


''[the above info paragraph could use some TLC. it is also suggested that the email group find a way to make all of the discussion happen here on the wiki. if we can learn to use built-in wiki tools to track pages, we can be much more efficient. SPP would benefit from the creation of a 'general' discussion page, and perhaps a number of other 'functional' pages to create a sort of discussion/navigation tree. SPP is in a position to be the first to effectively migrate and therefore demonstrate the power of good organization. --[[User:OneKarma|OneKarma]] 05:54, 28 October 2011 (EDT)]''
=== Reducing the Cost of Government ===


Please cite sources as often as possible!. If you have specific expertise, please make it known (anecdotal information may be helpful). Use the Discussion tab for general comments or explanations of controversy.
*[[Government Cost Savings Ideas]]
*[[Reduce Government Waste]]


===Constitutional Reform===
=== Healthcare Reform ===
* [[SPP End Corporate Personhood|End Corporate Personhood]]


===[[SPP Economic Regulation|Economic Regulation]]===
* [[Healthcare Research]]
* [[Resource-based Economy]]<br>
* [[Healthcare Reform Ideas]]
* [[SPP Finanacial Regulation|Ideas]] and general discussion about financial reform<br>
* [[CostOfLiving|Lower cost of living]]<br>
* Financial Industry Reform<br>
** [[Banking Regulation and Structure Reform|Banking Regulation/Structure Reform]]<br>
** [[Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve System|Federal Reserve System]]<br>
** Trading/Derivatives<br>
** Currency Control<br>
* Free Trade<br>
* [[SPP Tax Reform|Tax Reform]]<br>
** Flat Tax<br>
** [[Participatory Budgeting|Participatory Budgeting]]


===Election Reform===
=== Transit ===
* Start a [[Third Party|Third Party]]
* [[Proportional Representation|Proportional Representation]]<br> (is also linked  under "Sovereignty & Law", below)


===Media===
* [[Transit Ideas]]
* [[Media Conglomeration]]
* [[Network Neutrality]]


===[[SPP Human Needs|Human Needs/Rights]]===
=== Individual Action ===
* [[Healthy Food as a Right|Healthy Food as a Right]]<br>
* [[Clean Water as a Right|Clean Water as a Right]]
* [[Shelter as a Right|Shelter as a Right]]<br>
* [[Housing Crisis|Housing Crisis]]<br>
* [[Health Care|Health Care as a Right]]<br>
* [[SPP Education|Education]]<br>
** Student Debt [[Education and Student Debt|Education and Student Debt]]<br>
* Opportunity<br>
** Working Rights Labor Issues<br>
* Access<br>
** Physical<br>
** Knowledge<br>
** [[Network Nuetrality|Virtual/Internet and Network Nuetrality]]<br>
===[[SPP International Relations|International Relations]]===
* [[Amendment for Peace|The Smedley Butler Amendment For Peace]]<br>
* War/Peace


===[[SPP Sovereignty and Law|Sovereignty and Law]]===
* [[Individual_Action|Things YOU, as an Individual can do!]]
* [[Proportional Representation|Proportional Representation]]<br>
* War on Drugs<br>
* Third World Debt<br>
* Foreign Aid<br>
** how it contributes to regional conflict<br>
** food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruption


===Reducing the Cost of Government===
* Senior Executive Service (has it outlived its usefulness and/or is it contributing to unnecessary expenditure)
* Bring Congressional Benefits and ALL Gov't employees benefits in line with median worker
* Stop spending on "roads to no where"


==Links==  
== Links ==
* Discussion often takes cues from community generated media. Explore the [[Press|Press]] and [[Education|Education]] pages, containing many articles of interest.
 
* [[Warren Buffet Ideas]]
*Discussion often takes cues from community generated media. Explore the [[Arts/Media|Media]] and [[Education|Education]] pages, containing many articles of interest.
* [[Other General Ideas]]
*[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Other_Message_Statements_%26_Versions_of_Current_Option Original Roadmap Proposal]]
* [[Issues|Issues page]], which is where broader mission statement type things are discussed.
*[[Warren Buffet Ideas]]
* Contact via [mailto:occupy.ideas@gmail.com occupy.ideas@gmail.com] ''[SPP is meeting at 7 PM on Monday 10/31 to decide the directions it will take in the future. Currently, Ideas and SPP are separate, with Ideas focusing on the facilitation of dialogue, development of ideas, and seeding of working groups/autonomous action. SPP has been focusing more on the statement of purpose and the nuts and bolts of bringing proposals to fruition, though its official role is still to be determined.]''
*[[Other General Ideas]]
*For more Ideas, go to the Ideas Working Group on the left.
 
Currently, Ideas and SPP are separate, with Ideas focusing on the facilitation of dialogue, development of ideas, and seeding of working groups/autonomous action. SPP has been focusing more on the statement of purpose and the nuts and bolts of bringing proposals to fruition, though its official role is still to be determined.
 
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Strategies,+Proposals,+Positions Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces]''
''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Strategies,+Proposals,+Positions Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces]''
[[Category:Working groups]]

Latest revision as of 19:44, 4 June 2013

[THE STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORT HAS EVOLVED INTO THIS NEW ONE...CLICK HERE TO FIND THE NEW ONE]


This group took some time off. Anyone that wants to revive it, write to volunteer@occupyboston.org. The group still exists as a googlegroup mailing list. There was some great thinking... they'd meet again, if you feel like organizing a meeting.

The SPP working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.

[Note: 'Ideas' is being moved within Strategy. Link: WG/Strategies/Ideas]

*DECISION REQUIRED! November 4: please go to the Discussion tab above.

Old wiki threads:discussions

PLEASE CONSULT WITH SPP BEFORE RE-ORGANIZING THIS PAGE.

      • Other Proposed Statements:

1. First Declaration 2. Human Rights 3. [Three Tier Framework For Discussion] 4. List of Demands Proposed by Brian W. and Socialist Alternative

Working Method

The established method is first to reach consensus within SPP, and then to invite collaboration from other working groups. Presentation and voting at the General Assembly is only attempted after broad collaboration. Note: The Google Group is transitioning onto the OccupyBoston[dot]org server. Please register with the wiki to participate now.

      • If you would like to post your Proposed Statement, feel free to add it to the list. If you can't figure out how to, leave it in the Discussion section and some one will create a linked page. Thanks.

Join the Conversation

Next On-Site Meeting

Online

  • Read and contribute to this wiki (the "Join" link is in the top right).
    • Choose the Strategies, Proposals and Positions Working Group.
    • Note the "tabs" on each page. Left side: Page and Discussion about the page; Right side: Edit.
    • Practice editing a statement here. Also see the Sandbox.
  • Take an "Issues Survey", aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, created by Joshua Sager. (One submission per person)
    • View the Results (constantly updates)

Issues

These documents are active working pages containing proposed language about specific reform ideas or process changes that any of us wants to draft and discuss. Be aware that there may be several places where a topic is discussed, and that these documents belong to the group as a whole, not to any individual.

Please collaborate respectfully and feel free to add information or clarification on the topic page itself. Cite sources as often as possible! If you have specific expertise, make it known, but don't think you need to be an authority to participate. Anecdotal information may be helpful, too. Try not to destroy existing information, but, if some information is deleted, remember that the history of page's changes can be viewed through the wiki editing tools.

Use the Discussion tab of a page for general comments, opinions or explanations of controversy.

Consider exchanging a few private messages with someone if that might help resolve direct misunderstandings or differences in approach.

If we can learn to use built-in wiki tools to track pages, our discussions can be much more efficient. SPP would benefit from the creation of a 'general' discussion page, and perhaps a number of other 'functional' pages to create a sort of discussion/navigation tree.


Political Reform

Economic Regulation

Tax Reform

Election Reform

Media

SPP Human Needs/Rights

Background Reading/Reference Docs for Human Needs/Rights

International Relations

Sovereignty and Law

  • Proportional Representation
  • War on Drugs
  • Third World Debt
  • Foreign Aid
    • how it contributes to regional conflict
    • food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruption
  • Prison-industrial Complex

Reducing the Cost of Government

Healthcare Reform

Transit

Individual Action


Links

Currently, Ideas and SPP are separate, with Ideas focusing on the facilitation of dialogue, development of ideas, and seeding of working groups/autonomous action. SPP has been focusing more on the statement of purpose and the nuts and bolts of bringing proposals to fruition, though its official role is still to be determined.

Based on: Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces

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