- Occupy Portland demonstrators conducted outreach to workers associated with Port of Portland operations. The demonstrators heard the concerns of workers and planned to minimize impacts to them. More information: http://shutdowntheport.com/
- Unsettle Portland demonstrators act in solidarity with a national campaign against foreclosure. More information: http://unsettleportland.org/
- Occupy Portland demonstrators rally outside of the Justice Center, noon to 2 pm, in support of persons arrested and charged of crimes for protesting. More information: http://occupyportlandcalendar.org/
- Occupy Portland’s media committee continues to prepare for the December 12 port demonstration. Contact press@occupyportland.org
- Occupy Portland’s solutions committee continues to address logistics of renting a private, indoor space for occupiers to use as offices and meeting spaces. Contact: osborn.david.a@gmail.com
- Unsettle Portland demonstrators sing carols and deliver anti-foreclosure materials to Multnomah County officials. More information: http://unsettleportland.org/
- The December 12 port demonstration organizers hold a planning meeting from 7 to 9 pm at SEIU Local 49 Hall, 3536 SE 26th. More information: http://shutdowntheport.com/
- Panelists of Occupy Portland prepare for the December 11 BrewHaHa event, hosted by The Bus Project and Portland Mercury. Contact: press@occupyportland.org
Yesterday
- The Occupy Portland General Assembly passed a proposal to emphasize a daytime presence that avoids legal issues of park closures.
- The Occupy Portland social media committee met and refined processes for the forum, Twitter, and Livestream. Media volunteers agreed to support Livestream volunteers by posting on Twitter about on-screen events.
- Occupy Portland demonstrators met with Occupy Longview demonstrators to plan for port demonstrations. Occupy Longview requests that protesters from the region join their December 12 picket. More information: http://occupylongviewport.tumblr.com/
- A reliable source reports a rumor that The Oregonian and Willamette Week were threatened by local advertisers that they would pull advertising in response to Occupy Portland coverage viewed as positive. More information: press@occupyportland.org
—Reid Parham, reid.parham@gmail.com
Today in Occupy is a quick, broad look at the day-to-day happenings of anything related to Occupy Portland. Please send your tips to Reid Parham, media volunteer, and include who, what, where, when, and why, plus links for more information. Your feedback is welcomed.
