If you believe the local MSM, Occupy Eugene faces a critical deadline on December 15, and two critical city councilor votes are oh-so-close to saying the Hell with it--
But at the internal Occupy meetings, word is that architects, contractors, permaculturalists and so on are coming forward and insisting to the City that a permanent encampment with full-time kitchen, showers and restrooms be erected on Skinner Butte.
In the meantime, certain First Amendment issues must be addressed, as the Eugene police keep threatening to cite protesters for putting up political signs and/or fining them $100 a pop--
So most of my work in the past several days has been completely behind the scenes, which is just as well. Setting up this camp is a radical act--as is growing your own food.
Activism will continue, probably expanding into Occupy Foreclosed Homes and the like--
More, soon.
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