A few weeks ago we posted a call-out asking for support in lieu of our pending eviction. After receiving many questions concerning logistics and the space itself, we have decided to issue the lowercase call-out part II to clear up any confusion.

As many of you now know, the state is planning to evict the lowercase collective
squat in approximately three weeks. The foreclosure and eviction of our home is one
of many in this neighborhood and many other
neighborhoods. Our resistance is a response to not only the attack on our home, but
also to the attack on all people facing eviction as well as the system from which
evictions are born.

During the weeks that precede our eviction, we are asking for the help of our
friends and the greater radical community. Mutual aid, folks! These are the things
we need right now:

-wood + nails
-bricks
-paints
-headlamps
-extension cords
-electricians
-batteries
-sheets (fabric)
-canned food
-storage bins
-ladders
-ornaments (bulb kind)
-muralists & artists
-self-defense classes
-ropes
-netting
-pulleys
-generators
-large amounts of water
-welders
-medic training
-lightbulbs
-mothballs
-trash bags
-medical supplies & straight-edge (alcohol-free) tinctures
-lawyer contacts
-candles & rewindable flash lights
-propane tanks
-propane stoves
-indoor plants, dirt & seeds
-money
-several 10 gallon buckets
-dental floss

Aside from these material needs, we need a physical presence in this space. This
will be crucial as the eviction date gets closer. We want to be clear: this is our
home and we have policies in place that allow us to maintain our collective as a
safe space. They are as follows:

Oppressive behavior: Any language or action perceived to be racist, sexist,
homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise oppressive will not be tolerated.

Consent: Our consent policy states that if you have ever been accused of assault,
you are not welcome to stay here. Other than that, anything other than an explicit
"yes" means no. "I'm not sure" means no. Silence means no. This applies not only to
sex, but also touching, entering someone's room, etc.

Drugs: Don't bring them into the space. We don't want to give the cops a reason to
come in.

Vouching: someone who lives at lowercase or someone who is a close friend of ours
must be able to vouch for you if you intend to stay here. This is not to exclude
folks that want to help out, but we need to know we can trust the people we allow
into our house.

Our house is comprised of mostly people of color, and if that makes you
uncomfortable you can fuck off.

Alright then! So now you want to stop by- what next? Give us a call, email us, send
us a message on facebook/myspace/twitter, whatever. But contact us first! We are
sitting by our computers and our phones waiting to hear from you.

Contact us at:
lowercasecollective (at) riseup.net
friends of the lowercase collective facebook group
(www.facebook.com/home.php) the landline
phone or any collective members' cell phone

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