Spanish citizens launch a campaign called @15MpaRato in order to identify and prosecute politicians and bankers responsible for fraud #15MpaRato (Eng, Cast, Cat))

The process begins pointing at Rodrigo Rato (second vice president of Spanish government and Minister of Economy between 1996 and 2004) and plans uncover the bad management of politicians and bankers responsible for the crisis, proposing to end with the impunity of their acts and behaviour.

May 23, 2012. - Members of various groups participating in the 15M movement (‘spanish indignados’); DRY (Real Democracy Now) with its Citizen Rescue Plan, the PAH (platform of affected by mortgages), the Citizen Debt Audit platform, X.net, #CierraBankia, TomaTuBanco (‘take your bank’), Democracy 4.0, # OpEuribor, Iaioflautas (elder activists), TomaParte and many others, have coordinated this specific initiative.

Through citizen journalism, curated by Minileaks website, volunteer lawyers and groups of experts in financial crime; the project collects anonymous information that any citizen wishes to give to uncover civil, criminal and ethical implications of this “crisis” and prosecute those responsible … starting specifically with Rodrigo Rato.

The people have decided to do what governments will never do.

What is proposed with @15mpaRato campaign? Why Rodrigo Rato?

#15MpaRato considers it essential for Spain to start a process similar to the Icelandic experience, including trials to point out those responsible for this scam called “crisis.”

Occupy Abai – day 8. One day in the life of protest camp against inauguration of Putin in Moscow – 14th of May

Occupy Abai – day 8

One day in the life of protest camp against inauguration of Putin in
Moscow – 14th of May

For photos, check original at http://avtonom.org/node/17655

Before evening Anarchist singer-songwriter “comrade Arkadi” made a
concert. Later, a freemarket was opened, where everyone could leave
their goods and gather what was left by other people. Tomorrow 15th of
May, there will be a lecture on free non-capitalist economy in the camp.

12m-15m / Global May: Citizen Debt Audit Platform “We don’t owe! We won’t pay!” Spain, Barcelona

Today, May 12th is planned as a day of global struggle, with coordinated mass demonstrations across the globe up to May 15th. It is another step forward in the struggle of citizens against the brutal offensive of neoliberalism.

It is nearly a year since “Indignados” May 15^th, and in this time we have built together strategies, actions and different campaigns, amongst them…

Citizen Debt Audit Platform “We don’t owe! We won’t pay!”

Citizens, 15M/Indignados assemblies and various social networks and organizations around the country are building the Citizen Debt Audit Platform to demonstrate the illegitimacy of debt, identify those responsible of the crisis and demand not to pay an illegitimate debt.

In the Spanish state, as in other countries in the European periphery, we are witnessing a Debt Crisis used to justify austerity policies which are destroying social and labour rights won with the effort and struggle of past generations. With impunity, basic public services such as education, health and social services are being reduced and privatized. People are helplessly watching how retirement age is delayed, living conditions made precarious, pensions freeze and labour rights disappear.

12M: Solidarity with the movement in Spain! Solidarity with 12M everywhere! (Eng, Cast)

The alliance coordinating Blockupy expresses solidarity with 12M everywhere, and especially with the movement in Spain as the political situation grows more difficult. Please read below! (espanol abajo)

In solidarity, international working group for Blockupy Frankfurt.

http://17to19m.blogsport.eu/2012/05/12/12m-solidarity-with-the-movement-in-spain-solidarity-with-12m-everywhere/

Europe is in motion. After countless May 1 demonstrations around Europe, the people of France and Greece brought insecurity to the political and economic elite in elections on May 6. Now, for the anniversary of the historical demonstration and subsequent camps at the Plaza del Sol in Madrid last year, people across the entire globe are taking to the streets again. Part of a truly #globalmay of demonstrations and actions, #12M is making visible the emergence of a #globalrevolution.

The growing strength of this movement is being sensed by the political and economic elite. They are starting to work harder to slow us down – especially where the movement is strongest. In Spain, the Schengen Agreement was lifted for the days surrounding 12M. Many unionists have been sitting in jail for weeks there. The Plaza del Sol has now been closed off for days, and the political situation in Spain is worsening.

We manifest our solidarity with the people of the Spanish movement. We express our solidarity with our friends fighting for a better world in all places!

Our solidarity is our strength! Against criminalization of our movement! Against precarity, social cuts, escalations of racism and sexism and European crisis politics!

NYers Plan Vibrant Week of Anti-Austerity Events ANOTHER CITY IS POSSIBLE, ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE

Continuing to shift the discussion from austerity to economic inequality, Occupy Wall Street and dozens of NY-based organizations join global days of action, May 10th-15thBeginning on May 10th and culminating on May 15th in a mass convergence at Times Square, NYC organizations and individuals from all across the city will join together in action around the many issues we face: from cuts in social services, to an austerity agenda that redistributes your tax revenue into private hands, to the financial institutions (that we bailed out) that continue to make record profits at our expense. Actions on May 12th and 15th are in conjunction with global calls for action–coinciding with coordinated protests across Europe and the Mediterranean. Watch the video here.

Anti-NATO messaging call from Occupy Chicago

greetings!

as you now NATO is holding a summit in chicago may 19-21. Occupy Chicago has planned several actions to highlight the local effects of NATO’s global policies. check chicagospring.org for up to date info, oroccupychi.org for more information.

Upcoming events on April: OWS Spring Awakening & Rally for the 99%

Upcoming Events

1 OWS’ ‘Spring Awakening’ — in NYC, April 14

2 Rally for the 99% — LA, April 17th

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OWS’ ‘Spring Awakening’ in Central Park Will Kick Off aSeason of Activism, Attract New Faces

This Saturday’s family-friendly event will draw some new individuals into the movement while also energizing existing Occupiers and facilitating cross-organizational cooperation.

By Simran SachdevAlterNetApril 11, 2012 |

http://www.alternet.org/story/154954/ows%27_%27spring_awakening%27_in_central_park_will_kick_off_a_season_of_activism%2C_attract_new_faces?page=entire

The Spring Awakening 2012, a day of rejuvenation,celebration, and intense movement-building, will takeplace this Saturday, April 14, in Central Park. ForOccupy supporters who may have been disheartened by anystruggles over the winter, this event will help propelOccupy Wall Street forward over the next six months. Itis designed to welcome new people into the life ofactivism and strengthen existing ties of those alreadyembedded in the movement.

Call for April 17: International Day of Peasant Struggle

Call for April 17: International Day of Peasant Struggle
Saturday, 03 March 2012 20:41

Stop Land Grabbing – land to the tillers!
http://viacampesina.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=26&Itemid=33
http://viacampesina.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1212:call-for-april-17-international-day-of-peasant-struggl&catid=26:17-april-day-of-peasants-struggle&Itemid=33

Use the poster attached!

(Jakarta, 2 March 2012) April 17 is the International Day of Peasant Struggle, commemorating the massacre of 19 peasants struggling for land and justice in Brazil in 1996. Every year on that day actions take place around the world in defence of peasants and small-scale farmers struggling for their rights.

Amsterdam camp evicted

Occupy Amsterdam is again being threatened with eviction.

[Athens] 22 March 2012: We Are All Portoguese!

22/03/2012 Σύνταγμα

Αλληλεγγύη με τον πορτογαλικό λαό σε απεργία ενάντια στη λιτότητα!

22 March: WE ARE ALL PORTOGUESE!

22/03/2012 Greece, Athens, Syntagma Square

Greek people Solidarity with the Portuguese people on strike against the austerity measures!