Today in Occupy: December 7, 2011

Update: 9:30 pm

• The End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil at City Hall marked its 145th hour.

Today:

• Outreach volunteers for the December 12 port demonstration report productive interactions with ILWU rank and file, this morning. They will continue to hold these conversations twice a day and are planning community outreach in the urban core. More information: http://shutdowntheport.com/, press@occupyportland.org
• The Bike Swarm mailing list continues to discuss legal issues related to their “superlegal rides” and general cycling law. More information: https://groups.google.com/group/pdx-bike-swarm
• The Occupy Portland Action Committee is in the early stages of planning a cross-Oregon Occupy demonstration at the Oregon State Capitol in 2012. The leading plan is to coordinate with the start of the legislative session. Contact: press@occupyportland.org

Yesterday

• Occupy Portland media and library volunteers agreed to cooperate on print publishing initiatives. A printed Occupy Portland newspaper might be available as early as December 12.
• Planning for an Occupy Portland Candidates Forum continues. The forum is expected to happen in Late January 2012. More information: http://occupyportland.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=1635, https://docs.google.com/document/d/19lTIw744MQEX1HOamqlAcKgWEH87ClfaedLCpbkWmys/edit

—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.