nicole_powers

So last weekend I went to DTLA for the start of OccupyLA (see pics), which was a truly enlightening experience. People taking to the streets to protest the complete shit storm we've been weathering for way too long has been so overdue, and there's almost a sense of relief now that the silent majority is silent no more, and is finally standing up to say enough is enough. As a result, the sense of shared purpose and community among the 99 percenters down there is almost overwhelming. I strongly encourage you to experience it by visiting an #OCUUPYWALLSTREET event in your area.

Went back down there yesterday afternoon; what a difference a week makes. The site is now a highly functioning tent city (see pics). More infrastructure has been put in place there by organizers in the past week, than our government has managed in three years...

There's a library:



An arts center:



A health service:



Lots of committees to join:



Abundant food for all:



A fresh and free organic juice station:



A zero-waste recycling station:



A sense of purpose:



And a whole lotta love:





Going to be heading back down there later on today.

You might want to too - around 4 PM perhaps *hint* *hint*

Also, this Sunday (Oct 9) #OccupyLA will #OccupySGRadio for a very special show, which will be broadcast on Indie1031.com and livestreamed via OWSLosAngeles from 10 PM til Midnight PST (full details here).