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Rescue HUD from the Evil Side of the Force!
Once up on a time – not long ago but right now!… in a galaxy – not far away but right here on Earth!… there unfolded an epic struggle.
The People’s desire for democracy (the 99%!) has been thwarted by a corporate ruling class, led especially by its financial wing, the emperors of the Wall St. Banks. They are symbolized by the cruel Count Bankula, who tried to disrupt the City Life press conference two days ago.
Read MoreReportback from the Home for the Holidays Speak-out and Press Conference
About 50 people joined the Bank Tenant Association press conference at 40 Fowler St., which we occupied Oct. 1. We started the press conference by chasing away Count Bankula, who had arrived to claim our neighborhood. We chased him down Fowler St., trailed by reporters and news cameras.
Read MoreWhy I Got Arrested: City Life member Carolyn Grant’s story of protest during Occupy Boston
City Life member Carolyn Grant talks about why she joined a growing movement of people who refuse to leave their homes after foreclosure. During the Right to the City March to Take Back Boston on September 30, 2011, Carolyn joined 24 others in civil disobedience, and her story was recently published in the Bay State Banner. Read MoreCLVU in the News
DC Protests Target K Street Lobbyists
During the first week of December, City Life joined a caravan of more than 250 people headed to Washington, DC, where we joined with thousands of activists from across the country for Take Back the Capitol. Read MoreLocal foreclosure crisis victim arrested at protest
While the foreclosure crisis largely passed Jamaica Plain by, not everyone escaped unscathed, and one local resident and former business owner, Ken Tilton, has found some redemption in fighting back.
Read MoreHousing group protests Freddie Mac chief’s speech in Boston
Protesters demonstrated outside the Boston Harbor Hotel as Freddie Mac chief Ed Haldeman Jr. delivered a keynote speech to Hub business leaders.
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Right to the City - Take Back Boston Action 9-30-11
City Life Members at Take Back Boston Rally
Lead Foreclosure Victims the lead the Take Back Boston March
City Life/Vida Urbana Rally Signs
Sit-in Demonstrators that were Arrested at Take Back Boston Action
Crowd at Take Back Boston Action