by John O. Andersen Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted…
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Tom McCall: Oregon’s Great Occupier
Decades Ahead of His Time By John O. Andersen Occupy Portland was born in meetings held in late September, 2011 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The actual Occupation began with a rally at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on October 6, followed by a march that eventually ended at Chapman and Lownsdale Parks, where the Occupation stayed till November…
Real Americans Don’t Protest
by John O. Andersen The best things we’ve achieved in American history have been done without protests. They’ve been done when the people followed the leaders, did what big business wanted them to do, and didn’t ask any questions. “Wait,” you may ask, “what about all of those marches like with Martin Luther King, Jr.?”…
Marla’s Food Tent at Occupy Portland
By John O. Andersen It was my good fortune to have had a work schedule that allowed me to be a daily visitor at Occupy Portland for a string of 31 straight days. Each visit brought new insights and inspiration. It was an experience I will never forget. A couple of days before the encampment ended,…
