Economy
Occupy Wall Street's Sanitation Committee Saves the Day
Oulimta Ba |
Even before Thursday’s massive cleaning session, the park was relatively clean.
Economy
Arrests at Zuccotti Park Only Strengthen Protesters' Resolve
Natalia V. Osipova |
“What will make me stop?” one protester asks. “Ending corporatism, the government and the Federal Reserve. That will make me leave.”
Economy
Some Protesters Unhappy With Rally's Leadership Structure
Julie Strickland |
For anarchists, even the consensus-oriented General Assembly that directs the protests smacks of excessive centralization.
Economy
Despite Increase in Potential Customers, Food Vendors Say They're Suffering
Amital Isaac |
Despite the exponential influx of people to the area around Zuccotti Park and their 24/7 presence, local food vendors have seen their customers dwindle.
Economy
Appearances in Zuccotti Park May Be Deceiving
Robert Shatzkin |
There are people dressed in sweatpants and combat boots, others in orange construction jerseys and even a few wearing business suits. But in Zuccotti Park clothes do not always mark the person.
Economy
Women's Group Eyes Safety, Visibility Concerns at Protest
Guia Marie Del Prado |
Practical worries like finding safe places to sleep and denouncing harassment are a priority. The group also hopes to better represent women in the working groups of Occupy Wall Street.
Economy
Recruiting Occupy Wall Street Protesters to Oppose Fracking
Sanskriti Grover |
Organizers opposed to the natural gas extraction method known as hydrofracking felt Occupy Wall Street was a good venue to meet like-minded people who would be willing to support the cause, due to their shared anti-corporate sentiment.
Economy
Protesters Get Media Coverage, But Distrust It
Lindsay Lowe |
Some protesters bore visible signs of their animosity toward major cable TV outlets. One 19-year-old activist who wore a Guy Fawkes mask and called himself “Blood Bandit” said, “Have you seen Fox News around here? Guess what, we chased them away.”
Economy
Occupy Wall Street's Medical Center Preps for Cold Weather
Vanesa Vennard |
There have already been at least seven cases of hypothermia. The article of clothing now deemed most valuable are socks, since trench foot and athlete’s foot are big problems.
Economy
The Revolutionary Kitchen Feeds Downtown Protests
Kevin Loria |
Despite an all-volunteer, non-hierarchical structure, a seemingly messy but strangely efficient infrastructure has developed. Nowhere is the system more evident than the bustling kitchen in the center of the park.
