[Street] Occupy The T
Joseph Ramsey
jgramsey at gmail.com
Mon Jan 9 20:48:05 EST 2012
I too am very excited about the possibilities that Occupy the T opens up.
I have been in conversation with Somerville activists about this campaign,
and think it has great potential.
Besides the clear economic and environmental justice aspects already
stated, an Occupy the T movement could also provide:
1) a* great avenue for Occupy Boston *winter* work*; (we can be inside
while doing outreach on trains and inside train stops)
2) *a project that helps us to think concretely about our city*, its
different neighborhoods, its different T lines and stop; It can help us to
get serious about where we have roots and connections and where we don't
etc. I see for instance the possibility of people taking occupy
responsibility for outreach and visibility at their particular T stops.
But also the possibility for occupy fly squads with newsletters and
leaflets riding the lines and crossing into other areas of the city,
breaking down some of the segregation of the city and the movement alike.
3) *a great way to reach out to the 99%* not just on the issue of the T
hike, but on the broader issues of austerity and cutbacks, the issue of
public "budget crises" being caused by the speculation and predation of the
financial capitalists and big banksters, as well as to raise the argument
that things like public transit (and health care, food, water, housing)
should be human rights not things you need money to obtain. For example: *Why
should workers be stuck with the bill of getting themselves to work when
the companies are raking in the profits off their labor? Why should
freedom to move about the city be limited by one's income? Etc. I say: "*Free
Charlie cards for all!"
I will be at tomorrow night's meeting, and look forward to seeing many of
youtherebe .
Best,
Joe
On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Daniel Mc <danielm at occupyboston.org> wrote:
> There will also be a meeting on January 12th including a number of groups.
> It would be great to have an OB presence there as well.
>
> I concur with Brett's statements. Let just make sure that our
> communication channels are well thought out and open.
>
> --
> Daniel.
> Occupy Boston Outreach Committee
> **Use this email for all things occupy**
>
>
> Quoting Eli Cohen <elcoh002 at mail.goucher.edu>:
>
> Yes! I am so excited about this. This is why these partnerships are so
>> key;
>> there's so much we can learn from the organizing experience and know-how
>> of
>> the TRU. We don't have to start from scratch as we oppose these fare hikes
>> and service cuts, and I'm thrilled about this opportunity to collaborate.
>> I
>> am definitely up for working with the TRU in the spirit of humility.
>>
>> As an added bonus, the Somerville Teen Empowerment office isn't far from
>> my
>> home. If I can be a resource in any way, please let me know.
>>
>> -Eli
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Katie Gradowski <katie at occupyboston.org
>> >wrote:
>>
>> Whoa, what a thread! This is great! Things fall apart -- and then
>>> they
>>> coalesce! Adam, will you be at the Somerville GA meeting tonight?
>>> I'm
>>> not going to be at street OR outreach this week, but can report back from
>>> tonight's meeting (definitely worth bringing up on Monday as well)
>>>
>>> best,
>>>
>>> Katie
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 12:11 AM, Nicole Sullivan <
>>> nicole_sullivan at live.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> +1 for collaborating
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 23:46:32 -0500
>>>> From: morrigan.phillips at gmail.com
>>>> To: cyn.peters at gmail.com
>>>> CC: street at lists.occupyboston.org; amachson at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Street] Occupy The T
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hey all,
>>>> The email I previously sent with a meeting location is the meeting that
>>>> Adam Machson-Carter from the T Riders Union is helping organize.
>>>>
>>>> Again it is at 6pm Tuesday January 10th at 165 Broadway in Somerville.
>>>> This the office of Teen Empowerment Somerville.
>>>>
>>>> Adam said that Lee at ACE is is up for being in touch and connecting the
>>>> TRU with OB - lee at ace-ej.org.
>>>>
>>>> Morrigan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 1/4/2012 10:40 PM, Cynthia Peters wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Adam Machson-Carter from the T Riders Union had written to some OB lists
>>>> asking if there was interest in working on this campaign. I am including
>>>> him on this email, so everyone knows how to reach him. I'll also include
>>>> Lee Matsueda from ACE who was at the open house at St. Paul's recently
>>>> and
>>>> Jasmine, also from ACE, who has been part of the Monday night community
>>>> orgs. meetings.
>>>>
>>>> I agree that mobilizing around this would be great -- especially if
>>>> done in conjunction with the T Riders Union -- which already has deep
>>>> roots
>>>> in the community and lots of knowledge on the issues.
>>>>
>>>> Cynthia
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 10:13 PM, Kevin Maley <kevinmaley at gmail.com
>>>> >wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I am down for this. Cutting mass transit is not just bad for people
>>>> without access to cars but its bad for the environment. its the reverse
>>>> direction from where we need to be going, I think we ought to see what
>>>> we
>>>> can mobilize around this, and tie it to socio-economic justice
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 10:11 PM, Morrigan Phillips <
>>>> morrigan.phillips at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> The T Riders Union and some allies including some youth organizations
>>>> and other community organizers are preparing to oppose the cuts. They
>>>> have their first meeting coming up on Jan. 10th in Somerville. Some of
>>>> the folks came to the GA last night...it sounds like they weren't able
>>>> to make the announcement. But I know they have wanted to connect to OB.
>>>>
>>>> I'll do some digging in my email to find the meeting location and pass
>>>> it on.
>>>>
>>>> Peace,
>>>> Morrigan
>>>>
>>>> On 1/4/2012 10:04 PM, Daniel Mc wrote:
>>>> > ACE (Alternatives for Community and Environment) and the T Riders
>>>> > Union have done extensive work on this in the past. I think it would
>>>> > be ideal for us to partner with them for the coming public hearings.
>>>> > That way, we can double efforts and mobilize more people.
>>>> >
>>>> > Hopefully they will be at Movement Building next Monday and we can
>>>> > talk about collaborating then.
>>>> >
>>>> > It is definitely something we should get behind, just think it would
>>>> > be better to supplement the work that has already been done.
>>>> >
>>>> > Here is a link to their website: http://www.ace-ej.org/tru
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Best,
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