From Boston To Wichita To Denver: Thousands Around The Country Join The 99 Percent Movement

[Playinghardball]

Source: ThinkProgress

Over 1,000 activists gathered in Lower Manhattan on Sept. 17th for the “Occupy Wall Street” protest of a political and financial system that rewards the richest 1 percent at the expense of the other 99 percent. Since then, the protest has grown substantially with hundreads of people camped out every night in Zuccotti Park even in the face of police crackdowns.

Inspired by the activists in New York City, protests have sprung up in cities from Boston to Wichita to Denver, where thousands have gathered to join the 99 Percent Movement. Here’s a look at some of the protests that have happened so far:

Los Angeles: Almost 200 have gathered on the north lawn of the Los Angeles City Hall.

Chicago: Nearing their second week of action, the crowd of over 100 continues to grow. “99 percent of this country is disenfranchised and not being heard,” said protester Evelyn DeHais, “that is irresponsible and awful, but it can be changed and we can change it.”

More: http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/10/06/336668/thousands-join-99-percent-movement/

[Dragonbreathp9d]

1. Austin checking in! About 2000 when I left for work at 7pm

On their first day! 5000 expected
Saturday!

[LooseWilly]

2. At least 750 in San Francisco Wednesday...

maybe 1000 at the peak... not camping out though