Monthly Archives: October 2011

It has never been beyond the forces of the government to declare war against its own people. To my friends in the City of Oakland, take heart even in light of the apparently brutal events of these nights. For if … Continue reading →

Agriculture is the backbone of a people. A people’s ability to do work and live as a healthy society rests upon its ability to feed itself sustainably. Agriculture is also the most widespread direct interface a people will make with … Continue reading →

Yesterday Occupy SF held a mass mobilization, bringing marchers through the financial district of San Francisco and blockading the Wells Fargo headquarters building for several hours. A few friends of mine were there, but I couldn’t be. I have been … Continue reading →

The great movements of history are not made in giant leaps, they are made by the steady coalescence of many small acts over time. A lot of movement history is being made right now. The occupation movement is sweeping the … Continue reading →

It started with a desire to grow things. I bought the tools. I took out the books. I even started volunteering on a farm. I am ripping out the weeds and succulents that have been staunch rooks of our yard … Continue reading →