Occupying the SEC for a Stronger Volcker Rule Occupying the SEC for a Stronger Volcker Rule
In a public comment to the SEC, an Occupy working group details troubling loopholes in the Volcker Rule, part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill.
Feb 16, 2012 / Rachel Signer
Occupying Policy Occupying Policy
From Occupy the SEC to a plan to reduce the federal deficit, Occupy groups are diving into the nitty-gritty of crafting public policy.
Jan 26, 2012 / Rachel Signer
Whither the Occupation? Whither the Occupation?
As the D17 attempt to occupy Trinity Church’s Duarte Park showed, Occupy Wall Street is struggling to figure out if it needs a physical occupation—and if so, where.
Dec 20, 2011 / Rachel Signer
Still Occupying Wall Street: N17 and Beyond Still Occupying Wall Street: N17 and Beyond
After the raid on Zuccotti Park by the NYPD, Occupy Wall Street came back in full force with a full day of action.
Nov 18, 2011 / Rachel Signer
Students in Debt: ‘Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay, Don’t Pay’ Students in Debt: ‘Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay, Don’t Pay’
Sparked by the Occupy Wall Street movement, students and academics are organizing a nationwide student loan strike.
Nov 17, 2011 / Rachel Signer
Occupy Wall Street Debates Next Steps Occupy Wall Street Debates Next Steps
Judge Michael Stallman ruled that the occupiers have not “demonstrated that they have a First Amendment right to remain in Zuccotti Park.”
Nov 15, 2011 / Rachel Signer