Live From Liberty Square: Laura Flanders at Occupy Wall Street

Live From Liberty Square: Laura Flanders at Occupy Wall Street

Live From Liberty Square: Laura Flanders at Occupy Wall Street

A live feed of a special broadcast from the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City.

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The mainstream media is beginning to pay attention to the Occupy Wall Street protests, but the world’s eyes have been on Lower Manhattan for the nearly three weeks since the protests began. This evening, from 4 to 7 pm EST, Laura Flanders will be hosting a special three-hour live video feed of the march that is scheduled to take place on Wall Street. Check in for updates from the occupiers and supporters who are congregating on Liberty Square for this major action against corporate greed and economic injustice.

Are you joining the protests on Wall Street, or other occupations across the country? Send us your shots and they may be included in a slide show on TheNation.com.

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