Please see this video from Jabi Shriki, who has begun the process of embarking on a water only fast, to hunger strike for the purpose of raising awareness about some of the most important changes we need in how our society operates and is governed. See his video for more information:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=upH6P3X3aP8

My wife and I recently went on a shopping trip to pick up some coats, hats, and umbrellas, as well as some hand-warmers for the people in the camp. We've decided that we want to be more active in the community, and to be directly involved in the lives of people who have the greatest need. We want to partner with groups (such as the camp) who are already knee-deep in the situation, and are doing whatever they can to help. And we want to help people get out of the situation they're in and work to equip them with skills and opportunities they need to get back on their own feet.

Read more from Olympia blogger Josh at Hungry and Cold via his newprotest.org site. Comments are enabled there.