Civil Liberties
Perhaps because of the large number of outspoken and thoughtful people in our community, we have often found ourselves at ground zero in battles over civil liberties. In the 1980's Chapel Hill elected the first openly-gay elected official in the state, but Carrboro bested that by electing North Carolina’s first out mayor a decade later.
More recently, Chapel Hill grappled with free speech issues in the wake of 9/11, approved and then dismantled red light cameras in 2003-4, and was challenged by fundamentalists over support for gay marriage in 2005.
On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, Occupy Chapel Hill/Carrboro will make history by becoming one of the very few, longstanding Occupy encampments in the country to peacefully and voluntarily transition to a new phase in its evolution.
Members of OCHC are planning a special day in celebration of the power and potential of the 99% movement. And they have invited the whole community. That means YOU!!
The day’s events will kick off at 3 p.m. with taking down tents and cleanup of the Peace and Justice Plaza, 179 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. Press are welcome to attend. This will be followed by a press conference at 4:30 p.m., at which Occupiers will present plans for the future. A General Assembly will be held at 6 p.m. at the Plaza.
Following the General Assembly, OCHC will be hosting a dance party at the Plaza, starting at about 8 p.m.
OCHC’s immediate plans for its evolution include: a Plaza presence consisting of General Assemblies, teach-ins, outreach, discussion circles, and events; roving encampments; participation in Occupy the Courts on January 20; and continuing active support for The Chapel Hill Carrboro Human Rights Center.
Celebrate Annual Bill of Rights Day: Thu, Dec 15, noon: community is invited to join in reading one of first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution and hear proclamations by Orange County Commissioners, mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Listen to remarks byNC Representative Verla Insko; Stephen Dear, executive director of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty; Rafael Gallegos, member of Board of Directors of Chapel Hill/Carrboro Human Rights Center; and Steve Peterson, member of Occupy Chapel Hill. Steps of Court House, Peace & Justice Plaza, Henderson St & E Franklin St.. Orange County Bill of Rights Defense Committee, 942-2535.
Date:
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Steps of Court House, Peace & Justice Plaza, Chapel Hill
I'm appalled with our 'D' senator in 2 distinctly dismal ways this afternoon.
First, Hagan votes to legalize the military to snatch and indefinitely detain anyone accused of being a scary 'terrorist.' Specifically, no lawyer will be allowed for anyone so accused. Also, this authorizes military actions within the US (um, posse comitatus? anyone?) This includes US citizens like me and you, dear reader. (Note this bill will extend to the military this unconstitutional priviledge currently only enjoyed by the president.)
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=112&session=1&vote=00210
More info here:
http://www.salon.com/2011/12/01/congress_endorsing_military_detention_a_new_aumf/singleton/
There will be a march from Carrboro Town Commons (where the Really Really Free Market will be going on) to Abbey Court to protest the management's attempt to evict and fine the Human Rights Center which has done great work to support and organize residents.
Date:
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 3:30am
Location:
Carrboro Town Commons, West Main Street at Laurel Street
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