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Principles of Solidarity
Public Group active 1 day, 8 hours agoSolidarity Group was originally formed to consolidate the OWS Principles of Solidarity document. These principles were drafted in the General Assembly during the early occupation. The last draft (#3) passed with […]
Solidarity Group was originally formed to consolidate the OWS Principles of Solidarity document. These principles were drafted in the General Assembly during the early occupation. The last draft (#3) passed with consensus on September 23. This (working) draft is online at: nycga.net/resources/principles-of-solidarity. This working draft, however, is not complete (it passed with consensus as a working draft).
Of late, there has been quite a dramatic internal dispute between the Solidarity group and a segment of OWS as pertains to the principle of non-violence in the Principles of Solidarity.
While it is recognized that even obligatory revolt is enshrined in the Declaration of Independence: “Mankind are more disposed to suffer… than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses… reduce[s] them under absolute Despotism… it is their duty…to provide new Guards for their future security.”
Nevertheless, Solidarity must be non-violent. To quote from a document passed out at Spokes Council: “With the exception of self-defense, solidarity is necessarily based on non-violent principles. After all, if someone is forced to submit or forced to join a group, as soon as the person can manage to revolt or break free, he or she will. Whatever temporary solidarity that existed will then be broken.”
We are trying to mend this great division that has happened in the movement, where a portion (Solidarity Group) are strongly anti-violent, while certain others in OWS, to put it mildly, are less so.
Due to the Principles of Solidarity obligating this group to be non-violent, and that the concept of solidarity itself must be non-violent, the group is working to bring others “to the good side of the force”! (He, he)
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Jehan Semper added the event Solidarity Group Meeting of the
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Jehan Semper posted an update in the group
Principles of Solidarity 1 month, 1 week agoSolidarity
Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2012
Union SquareAttendees
jehan
Tony S.
Chris M.
Stefan F.
Melissa P.Agenda
1. How would we describe an “Occupier”? What are there stories and commonalities?
2. What is an “Occupier” awareness and understanding of Solidarity Working Group and the resources it is able and willing to provide to maintain…[Read more] -
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Principles of Solidarity 1 month, 1 week agoSolidarity Group Meeting
Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2012 2:00pm
Whole Foods Market, TribecaAttendees
jehan
Kay M.
John D.
Red I.
Brad G.Agenda
How can Solidarity build relationships with the community? How do we gain an understanding of the public’s perception of Occupy Wall Street and the individuals that compromise Occupy Wall Street?1.…[Read more]
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Jehan Semper posted an update in the group
Principles of Solidarity 1 month, 1 week agoSolidarity
Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2012 8:30am
West Park Church CooperativeAttendees
jehan
Steven W.
Teddy M.
Runi L.
Donna M.Agenda
1. What can Solidarity do for Occupy Wall Street Activists/Protesters/Working Groups to help them acheive their goals?
2. What are other unconventional ways of providing support services that help maintain…[Read more] -
Jehan Semper added the event Movie Nights at West Park Church of the
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Jehan Semper added the event Movie Nights at West Park Church of the
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Jehan Semper added the event Movie Nights at West Park Church of the
Principles of Solidarity group. 1 month, 2 weeks ago -
Jehan Semper added the event Movie Nights at West Park Church of the
Principles of Solidarity group. 1 month, 2 weeks ago -
Jehan Semper added the event Movie Nights at West Park Church of the
Principles of Solidarity group. 1 month, 2 weeks ago -
Jehan Semper added the event Movie Nights at West Park Church of the
Principles of Solidarity group. 1 month, 2 weeks ago -
Jehan Semper added the event Movie Nights at West Park Church of the
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Jehan Semper added the event Campaign Team 2012 of the
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Jehan Semper added the event Campaign Team of the
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Jehan Semper added the event Solidarity Group Meeting of the
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Jehan Semper added the event Solidarity Group Meeting of the
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Jehan Semper posted an update in the group
Principles of Solidarity 1 month, 3 weeks agoKazooCruiser 2012 Presidential Campaign Team
We are actively seeking dynamic and motivated individuals for the following roles.
Artist Our Artist will design banners, signs, t-shirts and other visual media as-needed. The KazooCruiser Campaign Team Artist should be proficient in all software and methodology for producing high-quality artwork to…[Read more]
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