Occupy Providence

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Our General Assembly schedule can be found here: http://www.occupyprovidence.com/2011/11/general-assembly-scheduling-update/. Open Letter to the People of Rhode Island:
Dear People of Rhode Island,

We the people of the Occupy Providence movement respectfully convey our intent to gather in Burnside Park on Saturday, October 15th at 5:00 pm and remain there for howsoever long it takes to build a society by, for, and of the people. Occupy Providence is a completely non-violent movement that seeks to give voice to the 99% of Rhode Islanders who have been disenfranchised as the economy and governance of our country has been increasingly ceded to powerful corporate interests. The “occupation” of Burnside Park is an act of free speech which we feel compelled to resort to in order to have our voices heard. Occupy Providence will act with all due respect for the people and the property of the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island, and we intend to leave Burnside Park in better condition than we found it. Occupy Providence is inclusive for all people and families of all ages: drugs, alcohol, discrimination, harassment, and violent behavior are NOT WELCOME. We welcome your support in our efforts to come to a consensus on how best to challenge corporate greed, which places profit over people, self-interest over justice, and oppression over equality. Sincerely,
Occupy Providence

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Occupy Providence is a SAFE SPACE:

*Occupy Providence is a completely non-violent movement; violence and property destruction/defacing are not welcome, and do not represent us.

*Discrimination or harassment based on race, s*x, gender, orientation, age, or anything else are not welcome. This includes any s*xist, homophobic, trans-phobic, racist, or ageist behavior, speech, chanting, writing, etc.

*We are a drug and alcohol free assembly and occupation.