Iris Mack's Blog - Class Warfare

Philadelphia Woman Faces Charges of $600/day For Feeding Poor Kids

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:06:00 --0100

A woman may be fined $600 for each day she provided free food to children in a poor Philadelphia neighborhood for the past few months? Please read more here.

Dean Baker: The CEO Plan to Steal Your Social Security and Medicare

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:52:00 --0100

Many of the same folks who brought the economy to ruin just a few years ago are now going to come up with a plan that is supposed to set the budget and the economy on a forward path. At the center of their proposal are big cuts in Social Security and Medicare.

Forbes: Americans Game A System They've Lost Faith In

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:11:00 --0100

It seems to be that as the United States federal government and the Presidency in particular have gradually morphed into something more like a European monarchy, our attitude towards its sovereignty has shifted. Certainly no state or province or faction of the ruling class would dare to challenge the military might of the United States in a single act of open revolt. But as time goes on we challenge it in small acts of secret revolt. Violation, for example, of our draconian system of immigration laws has become quite common. How many appointees to the federal bench or to the office of Attorney General must be caught in nannygate scandals involving child care payments to illegal aliens made under the table before we get the fact that our governing class, even that part which is directly pledged to enforce the law, routinely ignore this law? We have a Treasury secretary who cheated on his taxes. But he is not the only one.... We revolt decision by decision, transaction by transaction, because we believe deep down that most of what government tells us to do is at bottom illegitimate.

Criminalization of Thousands of Homeless Americans

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:46:00 --0100

Berkeley, California - a magnet for the homeless because of its generous social services - is considering an ordinance that would prohibit sitting on sidewalks in commercial areas between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. The move, homeless advocates say, reflects a nationwide trend of criminalizing homelessness.

Calls to "Occupy Bilderberg" Meeting in Virginia

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:15:00 --0100

Some are planning to occupy the annual Bilderberg conference - to take place from May 31 to June 3 in Chantilly Virginia.

Protest at U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner's Home

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:32:00 --0100

More than 1,000 people went to Treasury Secretary Geithner's home to demand he support a Robin Hood tax and a thorough investigation of the bankers who caused the mortgage crisis.

Occupy Wall Street on May Day: "General Strike, No Work, No Shopping" in 125 Cities

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:08:00 --0100

On Tuesday, May 1st, known as May Day or International Workers Day, Occupy Wall Street protesters hope to mobilize tens of thousands of people across the U.S. under the slogan General Strike. No Work. No Shopping. Occupy Everywhere.

Rolling Stone Magazine: "Woman Gets Jail For Food-Stamp Fraud; Wall Street Fraudsters Get Bailouts"

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:41:00 --0100

All sorts of unprintable things come to mind when reading this story! Shameful!

Occupy the Highway: Protesters Walk 230 Miles From New York To DC (video)

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:08:00 --0100

Whether you agree with the Occupy Wall Street protesters or not, you've got to admit, they are a determined group! Their persistence and perseverance make me proud to be an American!

Occupy Wall Street: 24-Hour Drum Circle Outside Mike Bloomberg's House (video)

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:35:00 --0100

The Occupy Wall Street drummers gather at Mike Bloomberg's house for a 24-hour drum circle. LOL! I bet Bloomberg regrets throwing OWS out of Zuccotti Park!

We Are The 1% (video)

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:46:00 --0100

Bit of humor?

Occupy Wall Street: 1:00 am Police Raid, Arrests, Beatings + Media Blackout (videos)

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:35:00 --0100

I feel really sad for America right now!

Occupy Wall Street: NYC Protesters Evicted From Zuccotti Park (videos)

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:19:00 --0100

In an unexpected move, the New York City Police Department descended on Zuccotti Park around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, proceeding to evict protesters , clear the park and arrest those that stood in their way.

Bill Moyers: People Occupied Wall Street Because Wall Street Occupied America (video)

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:57:00 --0100

Journalist Bill Moyers was the keynote speaker at the 40th anniversary celebration of Ralph Nader's Public Citizen. In his speech, Moyers discusses the "Occupy Wall Street" movement and chronicles the history of America's middle class.

Occupy Wall Street: More U.S. Military Veterans Joining Protests (videos)

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:12:00 --0100

The Occupy Wall Street protests in the U.S. are beginning to look more like those in Greece and Egypt - the military siding with the people against the "elites".