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Protests Mark Occupy Wall Street's 1-year Anniversary
CNNNEW YORK -- It's been one year since Occupy Wall Street began, when hundreds of protesters descended on the nation's financial center and kicked off a nationwide social movement. Organizers are marking Monday's anniversary, dubbed "S17," with scores of...Tags: Stock Market, Occupy Wall Street, Adbusters Media Foundation, Manhattan (New York City), NYSE Euronext, Inc.
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Downtown L.A. melee stemmed from sidewalk chalk demonstration
L.A. NOWThe melee that broke out in Downtown Los Angeles between police and Occupy L.A. protests appeared to have stemmed from sidewalk chalk, witnesses said.... -
Chalk art: At center of ArtWalk protest, free speech or vandalism?
L.A. NOWLos Angeles police acknowledged Friday that they have arrested numerous people for chalking downtown in the weeks leading up to ArtWalk.... -
17 arrested during ArtWalk clashes in downtown L.A., police now say
L.A. NOWAt least 17 people were arrested Thursday night when violence broke out at the monthly ArtWalk event in downtown Los Angeles, police said Friday. The number is revised from 19 previously announced.... -
Occupy anniversary: The 1 percent are winning
It's been a good year for the 1 percent. The protesters who occupied public spaces in cities across the country, beginning with Wall Street on Sept. 17, 2011, garnered a great deal of attention for the idea that our democracy is being hijacked by the...Tags: Political Fundraising, Tea Party Movement, Republican Party, Chicago Mayor, Mitt Romney
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Local activists say Occupy Baltimore still working for change
Some are working to change the way development in Baltimore affects low-income residents. Others are using art to comment on social inequalities. Still others are battling home foreclosures in the city or gathering free books to hand out in poor...
Tags: Activism, Sex Crimes, Summits, Juvenile Delinquency, New York City
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Twitter hands over records in New York Occupy Wall Street case
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter on Friday agreed to hand over about three months' worth of tweets to a judge overseeing the criminal trial of an Occupy Wall Street protester, a case that has become a closely watched fight over how much access law...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice, Economy, Business and Finance, Arts and Culture
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City's bill for lawsuits on handling of Iraq war protest: $11 million
Tribune reportersWhen the final bill for a2003 anti-war march lawsuit brought by hundreds of people Chicago police arrested came before the city’s Finance Committee Monday, aldermen were looking at a figure nearly twice the size of the $6.2 million settlement...Tags: Government, Demonstration, Crime, Law and Justice, Police Arrests, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Album review: The Mynabirds, 'Generals'
RedEye Sound Board*** (out of four) The Mynabirds' frontwoman Laura Burhenn describes the band’s sophomore effort "Generals" as a protest album—specifically, a concept album based on her political frustrations. That comes through loud and clear with lyrics...Tags: Music, Political Dissent, Entertainment
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City Council Approves Ordinance Restricting Protests On City Hall Grounds
FOX40 NewsSacramento City Council changed its ordinance on protesters Tuesday. They voted unanimously to no longer allow protesters to use noise and voice enhancing machines. The ordinance also no longer allows them to gather after 11 p.m., or block the door to...Tags: Activism, American Civil Liberties Union, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics
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'Vermin Supreme' at a Monday afternoon protest in Tampa
Approximately 500 people took part in a protest, organized by Occupy the RNC, in Tampa Monday afternoon. Heavy rains and concerns about Tropical Storm Isaac reduced the number of people who took part. But one who did was a man from Baltimore, Maryland,...
Tags: Hurricane Isaac (2012), Republican Party, Tampa, Tropical Storms
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The Scene In Tampa: Diversity Of Speakers, Unity Of Purpose
Last week, I joined the Connecticut delegation at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., It was my fourth convention and in many respects the most important. Certainly we experienced the usual trivial aspects of convention life —...
Tags: Government, Hurricane Isaac (2012), Marco Rubio, Tampa, Ann Romney
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