By Kevin Zeese
From NATION OF CHANGE:
It has been a whirlwind of activity since October 6 when the occupation of Freedom Plaza began. We’ve had rallies and protests, closed down banks and the Chamber of Commerce, protested in the House, Senate and at the White House. We’ve had a series of fantastic speakers from around the United States and the world, including the Egyptian Revolutionaries. The support from the DC community has been incredible – restaurants, churches, unions and individuals have brought us food and warm clothing. The Occupy Movement has struck a chord with Americans fed up with the unfairness of the economy and endless wars.
People came to Washington, DC to occupy Freedom Plaza for many reasons, as seen in this video “Why Are People Occupying Freedom Plaza?” And, lots of people have different reactions. When I got a chance to speak on the first day I stated our one demand as END CORPORATE RULE. As the occupation has progressed and we’ve held General Assemblies and committee meetings, I still see that as a goal that encompasses the long list of transformational changes that are needed. Corporate power has entangled itself in all aspects of American life, so ending corporate rule requires confronting a lot of issues.
We let the capital know that the occupation of Washington, DC had begun by having a march from Freedom Plaza to the White House and Chamber of Commerce. We shut the Chamber of Commerce with a jobs protest and then went on to K Street, the center of special interest lobbyists and held a rush hour march… (more)
