This is an in intimate discussion with Lisa Fithian & Jason
Ahmadi conducted Oct 31st 2011 over coffee, early in the morning. None
of us had had much sleep in the previous 6 weeks. Get Lisa's insight on
the history of violent and non violent protest. Also, a detailed
analysis of the potential pitfalls of the Occupy Wall Street movement
and how they can be avoided.
organizingforpower.org

Lisa Fithian has been working for nonviolent social change since the mid
1970's. Over the years she has been a student, labor and community
organizer on a broad range of issues. From environmental justice to
student and worker rights, from peace and global justice to immigration
and housing, Lisa continues to use a wide range of strategies and
tactics and encouraged nonviolent direct action as one of the most
effective strategies for change.
http://organizingforpower.org
http://consensus.net
http://thehumanchannel.org
http://globalrevolution.tv
http://mobilebroadcastnews.com

Lorenzo Serna stayed behind with the OWS camp as it was being stormed on Nov 15th.  This is what he saw that no one else did.  This footage was not able to be live streamed at the time because of technical difficulties. this footage is the only known footage of this late point in the raid.

http://GlobalRevolution.tv

Official Press Statement

Contact: occupystlouis@gmail.com

Occupy St. Louis Cites City for Violations

November 7, 2011—Today OccupySTL is issuing an open statement regarding the group’s presence in Kiener Plaza. The statement reads:

Occupy St. Louis is one of many cities that exist as a solidarity movement with the Occupy Wall Street movement, which formed to publicly attest to the fact that corporations control far too much of our economy and political life. This movement has received vast support across the country. How ironic, then, that Mayor Slay has decided to stop listening to the complaints of the people and instead heed the complaints of the corporate groups who control the city.   This week, Downtown Partnership met with the mayor’s office and told him to shut us down. He responded to their call. No more fitting example could illustrate who is pulling the strings. (For a list of who voiced the words behind the Mayor's blog: http://www.downtownstl.org/AboutUs/PartnershipforDowntownStLouis/PartnershipBoard.aspx)