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Nov. 30, 2011--Occupy DC continues in its second month at McPherson Square. 
Occupy DC Guidelines

These guidelines were consented upon by the General Assembly at Occupy DC-K Street based on proposals by the Safe Occupation committee and the Guidelines Super Committee.

1. Respect each other, each others' stuff and space.

2. Practice nonviolence and respect for all.

3. Be mindful of how individual actions can affect the movement, the group, or other individuals.

4. Be mindful of how the consequences of actions can affect individuals differently based on risk factors (such as race, class, gender identification, immigration status, etc.).

5. We consider working class police officers a part of the 99%.  However we will not carry out or enforce their orders that jeopardize the safety of other residents of McPherson Park.  We will strive to maintain each other's safety without relying on the police.

6. Do not inhibit others from being able to speak

7. Speak in ways that communicate effectively

8. Be aware of your own aggressive tendencies and respectfully check others' aggressive behavior.

9. Keep this space clean.

10. Don't assume anyone's gender.  When possible go with gender neutral pronouns and nous, such as friend/comrade instead of brother/sister.

11. While #OccupyDC is reclaiming public space for the public, we will be respectful of others who live in and use these spaces on a daily basis.

12. Be considerate of resources, especially for those who need it the most.

13. Be an ally.  Take care of yourselves and your friends/siblings/homies in the struggle.

14. People with animals: Please check your animals.  Some of us love animals but not everyone does.  Be respectful of people's different comfort levels with animals.

15. Be aware and sensitive to people's experiences, e.g. traumatic ones.  Give a "trigger warning" before you talk about traumatic experiences or describe violence, etc.

16. Practice consent--Check before touching or photographing someone (if you shoot something, say something).  Just because we're in a public space doesn't mean we want to be photographed.
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