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Michael Stedman is an activist, actor, singer, writer, photographer, and all around artist. He was born and raised in Boulder County, Colorado. He spends most of his time pursuing self education, as well as looking to find ways to educate, inform, and awaken society from a long slumber. Michael believes it is time for a new way of life in the world; that the current system cannot sustain us, so it is up to us to create a new world in which we can all thrive and live a life of peace.
(18 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Sheriffs, SWAT, and Assault Rifles -- A Foreclosure Story
Idaho Springs, Colorado may seem like a quiet, peaceful, and even quaint little town off I-70 in the mountains west of Denver. However, in the early afternoon of October 30, 2012, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's office proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that looks can be extremely deceiving. Make no mistake; this is not a kind-hearted Mayberry RFD type of law enforcement. This was a tactical, military-style assault ...
(24 comments) SHARE Monday, September 24, 2012 Has Occupy Accomplished Anything?
A personal reply to the evergrowing question surrounding the Occupy movement and it's success, as well as a statement about our impatient society bent on instant gratification.
(3 comments) SHARE Monday, September 24, 2012 Police and OWS -- A Personal Perspective
Each person must be approached on a case by case basis. Prejudging someone based on race, age, gender, or even career (police) or views (demonstrators) is still prejudice.
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, September 22, 2012 OWS/S17 -- The Untold Success Story
A personal report of a little known success during the OWS Anniversary, where 4 occupiers still remained in the park through the night and well into the next day.