Occupy Wall Street & the Police
The violent actions of the police in response to the Occupy movement, especially in New York, Denver, Atlanta and Oakland, are one component of the ruling class’s attempt to stifle dissent.
Oakland, CA – 30,000-Strong March in Response to General Strike Call
On November 2, Oakland saw one of the biggest demonstrations in years with different sectors of the working class coming together to make ç their voices heard and successfully shutting down one of the biggest ports in the United States.
#Occupy Oakland Answers Police Violence with Call for General Strike
On October 25, people on the streets with Occupy Oakland were confronted by hundreds of riot police launching anti-riot grenades.
#Occupy Movement Grows; Workers Join the Struggle!
“Enough is enough! We are the 99%!” This is the sentiment being expressed by the brave youth now occupying Freedom Plaza in New York City, just a few feet away from Wall Street. This is the pent-up feeling of millions—no—billions of people around the world. Enough unemployment! Enough war! Enough poverty! Enough discrimination!
Editorial for Socialist Appeal 63.