Getting money out of politics really starts at the grass roots level. We have to make our congresspeople accountable for their actions.

There is a three step process for getting money out of politics in your congressional district:

1. Watch this video that shows what to do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRsXWsmRpE

2. Follow…

Occupy the World - Citizens in Motion

One winter’s day a wild dove happened to land on a branch of a tree, and noticed a sparrow nearby. After a few moment’s of…

How can each of us fit into the new socio-economic paradigm that is approaching? Is the Occupy movement and current global conversation just a fad, or is there something deep within all of us that recognizes the vital importance of world-wide change from a culture driven by 'self interest' to one of giving to others, sacrificing one self in the interest of others?

These current concerns are NOT a fad. They have been with humanity throughout history, before the evolution of Homo…

The Occupation is gaining depth and breadth, nationally and globally.  The appearance is that spontaneous actions have arisen and continue to proliferate, cross-pollinate and act independently from the original occupation on Wall Street itself. Though there is a groundswell of coordination, no one is directing, no manifestos have appeared. No leaders have been elected. No one speaks for it all. The message may appear to be muddled, yet action appears everywhere and support materializes as if…

Does anyone else find it notable that people showing up here in the Occupy Café are mainly older? The Occupy Wall Street movement was started by young people.  There are a few things we might keep in mind about these members of a generation that have either finished college, dropped out, are under-employed or unemployed. A large number are working in jobs that do not utilize the skills they pursued in school. They are delayed in career development.  They are living at home or with their…