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What are some ways that people with limited resources can engage with Occupy?
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Many people don't have the time to commit to attending hours of meetings, can't risk arrest by doing civil disobedience, and don't have the money to donate.
What are meaningful ways that these people can participate in the Occupy movement?
(Keep in mind many people have limited online access so suggest things that aren't exclusively online)
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Move their money from an irresponsible bank to a credit union; encourage friends and neighbors to do the same
Write Letters to the Editor / OpEds for local newspapers
Volunteer for Interoccupy (interoccupy.org)
Volunteer to cook food for occupiers (sometimes they have food but no way to cook it)
Use their talent or expertise in some way to support their local Occupy
Wear an Occupy button, put an Occupy sign/sticker in your window/in your car
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pagescster
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I suggest using
http://the99percentvotes.com
It's a website to propose, discuss, and vote on public policy ideas. Direct action at your convenience.
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GregOrr
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