Occupy Jane: Declaration [5]

There are many issues raised by the Occupy movement, but they all stem from a system that prioritizes profit over the well-being of people and our greater society. In theory, government is supposed to be the balancing force that keeps the profit-driven system in check, but it can’t when corporations have increasing influence over government.

Sources:
The Declaration of the Occupation of New York City
Andrew Cuomo Report on bank bail-outs and bonuses

The Pros and Cons of the Occupy Movement

by Dave van Patten for the Occupy Wall Street Journal

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Peace Couple

This comic strip is second in a new series. Duke Augustus and Duchess Susanna are The Duke and Duchess of Peace. Their purpose is to use the glamour and imagery of royalty to bring attention to the need for peace and nonviolence. In this second comic, Duchess Susanna worries if occupy activists will like them.

[Click the image to see the full-size comic at peacecouple [dot] com.]

By Mark Hurwitt