David Graeber “Debt: The First 5000 Years” – Alberta Rose Theater

Debt: the first 5000 years is a book by anthropologist and anarchist activist David Graeber published in 2011. Graeber analyzes the function of debt in human history. He traces the history of debt from ancient civilizations to our modern-day economic crises, arguing that debt has often driven revolutions and social and political changes.

Outrage : Eviction at Occupy Wall Street

Outrage : Eviction at Occupy Wall Street from Phil Airey on Vimeo. An excellent piece by Phil Airey on the events that transpired last week with the brutal eviction of Occupy Wall Street from Zucotti Park. Video demonstrating the suspension of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America in New Read more about Outrage : Eviction at Occupy Wall Street[…]

Rose City Rising – Day 3 Occupy Portland

Portland enters its third day of occupation with over 1000 people actively holding space at the Chapman Park Camp in downtown. As preparations for the Portland Marathon continue, many are nervous about being fenced in and locked down from 4am till 4pm tomorrow. Despite fears and lively debate and consensus making in the People’s General Read more about Rose City Rising – Day 3 Occupy Portland[…]