Needs Word Cloud

we need better ways to build relationships between different groups: campers, "commuters" in working groups, distance, supporters, etc. and to know the needs of each of these and other groups. Hold Dewey Sq. for winter Deal with the realities of homelessness, power dynamics, within the camps. post-capitalist vision - aka new theory of economic democracy. more room for people of color, race. by talking about concrete problems we need: yard signs for neighborhoods, abolish inner -isms, signage at occupy, winterization materials. open the hearts of the 1% by unifying the 99% prepare camp for winter have a plan for sustaining the movement if the camp is evicted, move forward, evolve, challenge our own shit, racism, sexism, etc. more outreach and engagement. Diversity of tactics, depth of analysis to build movement and support. mutualism, commonwealth inclusivity maintain the occupation , expand the movement try lots of different strategies. provide resources, support for engaing more people, coordinate, more information for those who do not camp intentional strategy to build base to more of 99% with leadership from people of color We need to develop long term vision, values and goals creative direct non-violent action maintain the occupation infrastructure to sustain movement outside camp outreach our 1 demand: fucking camp with us! full recognition of our fearless leader, the Black Cat! people have to get to know more about the economy - not just about football scores. What does our tax dollars do? why are we bombing other countries? no conflicting accounts of what happened and why. no entrapment. winter strategy, winterized tents. mayor and city council official support develop democracy transparent inclusive structure ending or dramatically changing the 2 party system narrative no confusing leaders with authority figures a way to participate and a place to participate control the discourse strive to end institutionalized racism the need for infrastructure that involves all citizens (unity behind diverse goals). -reciprocity, mutual respect, effective coexistence sincere solidarity a unity statement drop the charges A way to integrate OB with existing local justice work that strengthens both info on tactics learn how organizing has happened in Boston for so many years through going to neighborhoods and organizations. don't yield to pressure to define. maintain open space to become teach your children truth disaster plan for OB. indoor space for OB headquarters (with or without the Dewey Camp). Churches as meeting spaces. Vacant warehouse or storefront. Winterization working group. find indoor spaces. Alternate locations for GA etc. OB is not just Dewey Square. Hold Dewey Sq. Forsake the Camp. Agree on list of demands Don't set list of demands. Take leadership from most oppressed Listen actively to voices from oppressed groups. Make Alternative plan to continue daily aassemblies. Specific places do not matter. Specific plans, if transition is neccessary, matter now. they may be needed any time, even today. concrete goals concrete and safe camp security One issue economic - only one that unites the 99% occupy hearts and minds, not just spaces less self criticism, more action more decentralized integration of broader OB community counter the lies being told about the movement increase the appeal of the movement invite and involve the most marginalized (communities of color and immigrants) base building with labour and other neighborhoods. and strengthen existing connections to the Hood, universities, etc. A plan to get the message out. more local education and outreach tangible political goals plan B in case of raid strategy, tactics, concrete action a plan to maintain and make the camp a better place safer filter it Will power, patience, people, coherent ideas, strikes, pickets boycotts, better infrastructure ideas, new deal laws, health care costs reigned in, national health care, cessation of financial interests in government winterize the camp emergency tweet system revolutionary reforms lead to transformation of our society economically and politically positive energy, joy training and message Alt. locations for Ga etc. OB is not just Dewey SQ Hold Dewey SQ Forsake tent camp Agree on list of demands don't set list of demands take leadership from most oppressed Listen actively to boices of oppressed groups Make alternative plans to continue daily assemblies (Dewey st. mon/ boston commons tues/ stony brook pk wed/ esplanade th/ copley sq/ fri/ waterfront sat/ downtown crossing sun) Concrete goals Clean and safe camp / "security" Occupy hearts & minds (not just space) less self crit. more action strategy/organizing plan focus for the fight/ concentration of efforts community of orgs and occupy work together occupy everywhere creative direct non violent action we need to understand more profoundly the needs of campers Diversity tactics: eg support foreclosed homes/ marches creating a clear message with top priorities build relationships within and outside movement a plan to ally with community groups and create structures for participation shift language 99% rather than "occupy" monthly summits Jobs Keep growing spreading the message shared vision coffee a plan to maintain t=and make the camp a better place, safer, filter it strategy, tactics, concentration eviction plan Plan B in case of raid tangible political goals a plan to get the message out... more local, education and outreach base building ( labor, other neighborhoods) +(strengthen existing--hood, universities, etc.) invite and involve the most marginalized (i communities of color and immigrants) increase the appeal of the movement( larger numbers) we need to counter the lies being told about the movement mission statement more outreach and engagement have a plan for sustaining the movement if the camp is evicted move forward, evolve, challenge our own shit, racism/ sexism etc. prepare camp for winter open the hearts of !% by unifying the 99% hold Dewey sq. for winter yard signs for neighborhoods abolish inner-isms signage at occupy winterization materials more room for people of color;race, by talking about concrete problems post-capitalist vision- AKA new theory of economic democracy Deal with realities of homelessness, power dynamics within the camps We need better ways to build relationships between different groups: campers; "commuters" in working groups; distance supporters, etc. and to know the needs of each of these ( and other) groups Drop the charges A unity statement sincere solidarity unity (behind diverse goals reciprocity, mutual respect, effective coexistance The need for infrastructure that involves all members to strive to end institutionalized racism diversity of tactics Depth of analysis to build momentum and support maintain the occupation expand the movement maintain the occupation intentional strategy to build base to more of 99% w/ leadership from P.O.C try lots of different strategies provide resources and support for engaging move people coordinate more info to help those who do not camp control the discourse a way to participate and a place to participant confusing leaders with authority figures narrative ending or dramatically changing the 2 party system develop a democratic mayor and city council official support winter strategy/ winterized tents no conflicting accounts of what happened and why, no entrapment people have to get to know more about the economy not just football scores(what does our tax dollars do? why are we bombing other countries?) Truth and reconciliation online/inside conversations larger protests keep focused on the vision Teach your children don't yield to pressure to define maintain open space to become learn how organizing has happened in boston for so many years through going to neighborhoods and organizations We need to develop long term vision, values and goals outreach info on tactics more decentralized integration of broader ob community a way to integrate OB with existing local justice work that strengthens both infrastructure to sustain the movement outside camp mutualism, commonwealth, inclusivity speak and live our truths no matter what preparing for the spring through occupy winter strategies patience education and outreach educate people on OB's process issues to get info out to the larger society camper-summit-nationally transitional strategy-AKA transformative demands (universal healthcare mortgage forgiveness) Connections w/ other activist groups share our movement with and beyond occupy boston Dewey SQ. A plan for what to do if we face eviction Bring occupy's democratic structure to new people hold strong/ act on values a plan for the winter winter tents winter survival plan pro active plan for winter occupy winter parallel W/ freedom summer orgs for winter and prepare for spring continue linking to other struggles in boston physical location/ home indoors accountability more money/ focus on public education- not war more people more ways to get engaged outreach to all other communities a balance between the logistics of survival and the building of vision a structure to facilitate and encourage as many contributors as possible and as many connections between them as posible define needs and have them kiss among ally groups. what are needs of offsite groups we have everything we need recognition of privilege that we may hold and how privilege functions more conversations and outreach to engage greater cross section of society a plan b for a physical presence indoor space educate the public- What does occupy mean? non violent confrontation media education question authority action vs. reaction action that is viable/ realistic solidifying message legal action against police violence solidarity with other occupies accountability sustainability of each individual and the movement decolonization enroll volunteer and outreach to existing activist org's social security, medicare medicaid affordable housing affordable healthcare indoor warm space w dewey as back up for ga's schools libraries inside headquarter and paid staff identify candidates and legislation we want to support media strategy and clear messages and dedicated spokespeople compassionate and nonviolent listening to amplify and listen to folks most impacted by decisions occupy summit of all cities in washington D.C. in april change the decision making norms so that those who've shown their commitment , ability and deep knowing can lead and be recognized as leader More Gas in more places on more focused topics keep a physical space broaden our tactics better communication/ outreach/ publicity increased involvement/ membership/ support our own social website understanding defend dewey square ( public, center for organizations, important symbolism) mover beyond labels strong occupy made media and inter occupy solidarity and discussion campers need support joy positive energy training and message revolutionary reforms to lead to transform our society politically will power, patience, people, coherent ideas, strikes, picked boycott  new deal laws health care national Separation of financial interests in gov't winterize the campemergency tweet system more diversity practice democracy more people articulate goals/ values another organizational model to supplement and support the camp and help the movement grow demarginalize political action and discussion broaden movement and to maintain solidarity and expand support unity around shared values a camp that reflects those values bold actions new narrative partnerships w/ groups that can provide necessary services direct action remembering that we have more in common than we have differences need to decide the future of the encampment organize locally and connect local struggles to broader movement expanding the movement beyond the camp and into communities voice in government direct action clear analysis of systems of oppression outreach to the "burbs" and local communities and cities outside of boston how to get on site people involved offsite and offsite people involved onsite work with existing activists civic re-engagement