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Paul LeBlanc: The Ancestors of Occupy

Editor January 28, 2012 1

In mid-November, Paul LeBlanc – a professor of history at La Roche College – spoke at Occupy Boston as part of The Howard Zinn Memorial Lecture Series. Above are videos of that speech taken

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Opinion: Dewey and Occupations: A Lexical Analysis

D.J. Buschini December 28, 2011 0

According to Judge Frances McIntyre, and Webster’s New World Dictionary and Thesaurus (2nd ed.) (2002), to “occupy” means “to take possession of by settlement or seizure.” The act, she concludes, is “hostile,” and does

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PHOTOS: Occupy Boston prepares for eviction

Matt Cloyd December 9, 2011 0

Occupy Boston prepares for eviction. Dewey Square, Boston, MA on Dec' 8 and 9, 2011. Photos: Tess Scheflan/ Activestills.org                    

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Free School University (Dec. 10 – Dec. 19)

Matt Cloyd December 7, 2011 0

Unless noted, classes meet at the north end of Dewey Square. Look for the bright orange schedule board on the right side of Main Stage for the schedule of up-coming classes, updates, location changes,

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Winterization Continues at Dewey Square

Josh Sager December 6, 2011 0

At Occupy Boston, a working group composed of occupiers and several faculty members from local universities has been working to winterize the Occupy camp. Through a combination of preparation, vigilance, and medical assistance, the

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PHOTOS: Occupy Boston Daily Life (Day 66)

Matt Cloyd December 4, 2011 0

Cleaning, speaking & knitting in the Occupy Boston camp. Dewey Sq’ Boston, MA on Sunday, Dec’ 4, 2011. Photos: Tess Scheflan/ Activestills.org            

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Sink Confiscated By Police, Puzzling Occupiers

Aliza Howitt and D.J. Buschini December 3, 2011 0

                          The Boston Police Department confiscated a kitchen sink from the Occupy Boston camp at Dewey Square this past Thursday night, prompting

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Free School University Schedule (Dec. 3 – Dec. 18)

Free School University December 3, 2011 0

Unless noted, classes meet at the north end of Dewey Square. Look for the bright orange schedule board on the right side of Main Stage for the schedule of up-coming classes, updates, location changes,

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Judge Extends Occupy Boston Restraining Order

Matt Cloyd, Dan Schneider and Heidi Buttersworth December 1, 2011 2

After a hearing followed closely by both Occupy Boston residents and supporters as well as the City of Boston, Judge Frances McIntyre today extended the temporary restraining order granted to prevent eviction of the Occupy Boston

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(UPDATED) Occupy Boston In Court, Attempting to Uphold Restraining Order

The Boston Occupier Staff December 1, 2011 0

Update: The court has decided to uphold Occupy Boston’s restraining order until December 15th. ** Today, Occupy Boston is in court attempting to keep its temporary restraining order against the City of Boston.  If

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