Occupy Movement

Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’ Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’

Hundreds of activists show up at a Mitt Romney Southampton fundraiser to protest billionaires’ money in politics. 

Jul 9, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’ NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’

Police have been circulating flyers that look like wanted posters featuring Christina Gonzalez and Matthew Swaye's mug shots.

Jul 5, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia

Occupy protesters from around the country converged on Philadelphia for the National Gathering.

Jul 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure

Occupy Our Homes has saved another family from foreclosure, continuing the group’s recent string of successes.

Jun 13, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3 Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3

Occupy Wall Streeters arrested on December 17 at a Trinity Church–owned lot and Chicago activists facing terrorism-related charges for NATO protests head to court.

Jun 12, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

The Shock Doctrine Goes to College

The Shock Doctrine Goes to College The Shock Doctrine Goes to College

At UC Davis and other institutions, student-led protests against austerity are met with thuggish riot cops and the criminalization of speech. 

Jun 8, 2012 / Joshua Clover

Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game? Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?

Pro-worker protesters in Wisconsin played by the rules, and were outspent by out-of-state interests $30 million to $3 million. Can they ever hope to win in a rigged game?

Jun 6, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Our Homes Faces Off With US Marshals in Washington Occupy Our Homes Faces Off With US Marshals in Washington

To prevent an unfair foreclosure, protesters attempted to block the authorities from entering a home on Capitol Hill. 

Jun 5, 2012 / George Zornick

Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser

Housing and Occupy Wall Street affiliates are planning a “counter-fundraiser” at an Obama fundrasier to draw attention to the need to bring Wall Street to justice.

Jun 4, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Solidarity Forever: Occupy Throws Support Behind Struggles in Quebec, Mexico Solidarity Forever: Occupy Throws Support Behind Struggles in Quebec, Mexico

Activists in Quebec, the United States and Mexico are setting aside nationalism in the spirit of solidarity.

May 31, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

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