This post originally appeared on Iiron.org. Iiron is a Chicago-based network of multi-issue grassroots power organizations. We are devoted to people power, not for a few people over the rest, but for broad, inclusive, democratic collective power and self-governance. By Natalie Solidarity “If she doesn’t have her immunization, she can’t attend school,” my daughter’s school [...]

Now more than ever, our United States is in need of change, and that change must come from us, the people. We can no longer rely on politicians to save us. Politicians are bought and sold by the very interests that are destroying our society, and our president Barack Obama is no different. After coming into office under the guise of hope and change we have seen more of the same policies and actions that brought us to our current situation. Now more than ever it is time for a real change.

Join Occupy Chicago in demonstration against the farce that is the 2012 Presidential Election. Occupy Chicago and our allies will not only oppose the crimes of the Republicans while ignoring the crimes of the Democrats. We will not put the Democratic Party’s interests above those of the 99% at home and abroad. We will oppose the pro-1% policies of the sitting President in his hometown on September 4th, the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

A neat little story about an all too familiar situation. It could be a fair tale, it could be reality. We get to decide. Read the full piece by clicking here.

If the following words were never used again in the political lexicon during election season, it would still be too soon: Marxist, Anti-American, Washington Insider, PAC, Fascist. There’s probably alot more where that came from.

Hey! We’re looking for some fun new people to contribute here and there. You should check out the Submissions page if you think you got something to say!

Nick over at the Black Sun Gazette has a great piece of commentary from a working class perspective on the phenomena surrounding “by nothing day” type movements. Check it out by clicking here!

If you’ve got some time to invest, we highly recommend you sit down and soak in a new essay by anthropologist David Graeber called “Debt: the first five thousand years.” Much thanks to @misterbarnacles who let us know about this amazing piece via Twitter.

Hey there! We’ve been a bit sporadic lately, but not to worry! Things will be coming more regularly soon. Just a few short updates: We’re taking on a few new contributors here, so look out for some new stuff from people in the coming weeks. The very first Liquid Burning of Apocalyptic Bard Letters went [...]

This week, we’d like to give a big new housewarming welcome to our friends at the Chicago Underground Library. On January 30, they reopen their doors at a brand new location. If you’re passing through town and want to see the best collection of Chicago based DIY media, the CUL is the place.

This week’s pick goes to CHIRP Radio. Congrats on the launch of what will hopefully be Chicago’s best independent radio station!

And we’re back, friends! It’s good to see you all. Look for more posts, more contributors and new stuff this year. We promise, you’ll be into it!

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