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May 25th March on Monsanto
Posted by on May 21, 2013
OCCUPY NAPERVILLE
Saturday, May 25th
March Against Monsanto
Occupy Monsanto in Chicago
12:00 Noon
Federal Plaza
Occupy Naperville in lieu of normal Occupying from the Free Speech Pavilion in Naperville is encouraging all Occupiers and other activists to support the Chicago March.
On May 25th, activists around the world will unite to March Against Monsanto.
Why do we march?
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Research studies have shown that Monsanto’s genetically-modified foods can lead to serious health conditions such as the development of cancer tumors, infertility and birth defects.
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In the United States, the FDA, the agency tasked with ensuring food safety for the population, is steered by ex-Monsanto executives, and we feel that’s a questionable conflict of interests and explains the lack of government-lead research on the long-term effects of GMO products.
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Recently, the U.S. Congress and president collectively passed the nicknamed “Monsanto Protection Act” that, among other things, bans courts from halting the sale of Monsanto’s genetically-modified seeds.
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For too long, Monsanto has been the benefactor of corporate subsidies and political favoritism. Organic and small farmers suffer losses while Monsanto continues to forge its monopoly over the world’s food supply, including exclusive patenting rights over seeds and genetic makeup.
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Monsanto’s GMO seeds are harmful to the environment; for example, scientists have indicated they have caused colony collapse among the world’s bee population.
What are solutions we advocate?
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Voting with your dollar by buying organic and boycotting Monsanto-owned companies that use GMOs in their products.
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Labeling of GMOs so that consumers can make those informed decisions easier.
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Repealing relevant provisions of the US’s “Monsanto Protection Act.”
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Calling for further scientific research on the health effects of GMOs.
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Holding Monsanto executives and Monsanto-supporting politicians accountable through direct communication, grassroots journalism, social media, etc.
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Continuing to inform the public about Monsanto’s secrets.
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Taking to the streets to show the world and Monsanto that we won’t take these injustices quietly.
Chicago March Details
Meet at 12 noon in Federal Plaza
Moment of silence for fallen monsanto victims- 12:30pm
Speeches around 12:35PM
Start the march: 1:00PM
Meet at 12 noon in Federal Plaza
Moment of silence for fallen monsanto victims- 12:30pm
Speeches around 12:35PM
Start the march: 1:00PM
Worldwide list of Marches
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Occupy Naperville Every Saturday
Until We End the Corporate Dominance of our Government and Achieve Economic, Social, Democratic, and Environmental Justice for All
- We are a grassroots movement, non-partisan and non-violent and enlightened, intent upon establishing genuine democracy and just systems with sharing and fairness toward all.
- Overcoming domination by elites and involving representatives of all stakeholders can lead society to creative solutions in both public and private spheres that serve the common good.
Occupy Naperville
Posted by on May 12, 2013
Occupy Naperville
We are back at the Riverwalk
Saturday, May 18th
10:00 am – Protest with Signs
Webster St. and Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL
11:00 am – G. A.
Free Speech Pavilion
JOIN US!
Occupy Naperville Every Saturday
Until We End the Corporate Dominance of our Government and Achieve Economic, Social, Democratic, and Environmental Justice for All
- We are a grassroots movement, non-partisan and non-violent and enlightened, intent upon establishing genuine democracy and just systems with sharing and fairness toward all.
- Overcoming domination by elites and involving representatives of all stakeholders can lead society to creative solutions in both public and private spheres that serve the common good.
Occupy Naperville Joins Rally to Save Teachers Pensions
Posted by on May 4, 2012
From the Daily Herald article:
State Sen. Michael Noland addresses the crowd gathered in downtown Elgin Friday. Pension reform was at the top of the list of complaints from the protesters.
Florence Nogaj of Wheaton makes her feelings known in downtown Elgin Friday.
Benedictine University-Youth Government Day – April 17th
Posted by on April 15, 2012
This is a very important day for the Occupy Movement. We need all occupiers to join us Tuesday. We have been given a great opportunity to teach young people the history of the movement, what the movement is doing right now and why we are fighting for their future and the future of America. We keep asking, how can we get young people involved. This is it, a perfect way to reach out and get them involved in our community. Don’t let this opportunity slip away. Benedictine University is estimating that 320 students will be in attendance for this event.
E-mail us at occupynaperville@gmail.com and let us know that you are coming to help with our largest teach-in to date. If we do this well, there could be other opportunities in the future for teach-ins to build the movement. Don’t forget to bring your sign. “PEOPLE UNITED WILL NOT BE DEFEATED”
April 17th, 2012 Schedule Of Activities:
- 8:30 a.m. : Arrive and meet in the lobby of the Rice Center
- 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. : Benedictine will give an overview of the events for the day
- 9:15 – 9:25 a.m.:Overview of the interactive simulation rally
- 9:30 – 10:10 a.m.: Simulated rally (bring signs)
- 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.: Occupy and Tea Party presentation
- 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.: Student Q & A with Occupy and the Tea Party
- 11:15 – 12:00 p.m.: Lunch will be served at the Rice Center.
This is a very important date for the Occupy Movement. We need to show up in numbers and show these students and teachers why we do what we do.
E-mail occupynaperville@gmail.com that you are coming. Questions, need a ride? Call Bob Bowers at 630-327-8166
4/13/12 Naperville Sun: Activists aim to curtail corporate political clout
Posted by on April 15, 2012
Check out the Naperville Sun article about the April 10, 2012 Annual Lisle Township Meeting victorious vote to put the Move to Amend question on the Nov. 6th ballot for all Lisle Township voters in DuPage County in Illinois. This results in over 75,000 voters seeing this question on their ballot.
4/13/12 Naperville Sun: Activists aim to curtail corporate political clout
Comcast Channel 19 TV Move to Amend Interview of Steve Alesch and Sharon Sanders
Posted by on April 15, 2012
Watch the Comcast Channel 19 TV show Public Perspective interview of Sharon Sanders and Steve Alesch regarding the Move to Amend the US Constitution to get corporate money out of OUR elections.
Speak Up to Pass the Move to Amend Resolution
Posted by on April 13, 2012
Speak up to pass the Move to Amend Resolution at the Naperville City Council Meeting, 6pm-7:30pm, Tuesday April 17, 2012. The City Council Chambers are located at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville.
Join several citizens who plan to urge the Naperville City Council to pass a resolution to call for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to get corporate money out of OUR elections.
Support the Amendment to the US Constitution to Abolish Corporate Personhood and the Doctrine of Money as Speech.
Over 100 cities and 3 states have already passed the resolution, including New York City, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii. Los Angeles passed it unanimously!
You do not have to be a resident of Naperville to speak to the Naperville City Council during the public comment portion of the City Council Meeting, but it’s preferable (please arrive no later then 6:00pm). We also need people to be there in support of Move to Amend, even if you don’t plan to speak (please arrive no later than 6:30pm).
This is a non-partisan issue. This is an American issue.
In a Democracy the People Rule
We MOVE TO AMEND
Contact for this event: Keith Klingeman, kbklingeman@yahoo.com, 773-259-1511
We Did It!
Posted by on April 11, 2012
To all Occupiers: We have great news to share. Tuesday night (April 10) was the annual Lisle Township meeting. On the agenda to be voted on was whether to have the following question put on the November 6th 2012 ballot for all Lisle Township voters: “Should the United States Constitution be amended to clearly state that only individual persons, and not corporations, associations, or any other organizational entities are entitled to the rights enumerated in the constitution?”
It passed. This was a huge victory for Occupynaperville. The only reason why this was on the agenda tonight was because of Occupynaperville. A special thanks needs to go out to Nate Pietsch, Steve Aleach, Judy Bloom, and Paul Sjordal. To all Lisle Township voters, remember when you go to the voting polls in November and you see this question on the ballot, it’s because of the work done by Occupynaperville.
This is only the first part. Part two is to get the message out to the voters on why they need to vote yes. PEOPLE UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED. In a Democracy the People Rule!
Global Day of Action on Military Spending
Posted by on April 10, 2012
See link to important video about Leah Bolger as she protests the Super Committee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZVtPhVBM5Q&feature=youtu.be
