The following are some corrections to and comments on an article printed in the Independent on the recent building takeover, by one Carrboro Commune participant. Probably there are many other corrections and comments to be made – I’ve tried to focus on my own observations and some of the more sly implications of the article … Continue reading
Folks active with the Carrboro Commune have publicly announced an open day of guerilla gardening at 201 N. Greensboro St., one of the contested properties currently owned by CVS. The press release is below:
At approximately 3:30pm today, Feb. 4th, a group of about 50 demonstrators marched from a monthly Really Really Free Market to a nearby empty building owned by the CVS corporation. Within minutes the crowd had taken over the building, hanging banners from the roof and windows, erecting tables outside with free food, and handing out … Continue reading
201 N. Greensboro, Carrboro, NC For more info: http://carrborocommune.wordpress.com @carrborocommune carrboro commune at livestream.com Welcome Back! The end of 2011 saw a blossoming of self-organization and struggle across the US,as the Occupy movement illuminated people’s anger, imagination, and desire. Issues that had been simmering below the surface of political discourse exploded onto the public stage. … Continue reading