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The Occupy Movement and Occupied Cities

The Occupy movement is a decentralized protest movement directed against economic and social inequality. In it, protesters occupied cities and parks in many locations. Occupy protests are taking place in over 95 occupied cities across 82 countries, and over 600 occupied communities in the United States. Initially it was a peaceful protest but eventually degraded into violence. This website offers a comprehensive collection of insightful articles chronicling the Occupy movement.
  
ABC: Is Obama America’s First Amish President?
Though the article passed relatively unnoticed after its original publication on Tuesday, ABC is rhetorically asking on its Facebook page today whether Barack Obama is the countrys first-- youll never guess it-- Amish president. Why?  Apparently, because his daughters are only allowed to use their cell phones on weekends, are banned from Fac
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 9:32 PM
 
  
ABC: Is Obama America’s First Amish President?
Though the article passed relatively unnoticed after its original publication on Tuesday, ABC is rhetorically asking on its Facebook page today whether Barack Obama is the countrys first-- youll never guess it-- Amish president. Why?  Apparently, because his daughters are only allowed to use their cell phones on weekends, are banned from Fac
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 9:32 PM
 
  
Oh, Canada! Watch Two Lacrosse Teams Fight Like Hockey Players (Even the Refs Join In)
While hockey fights-- particularly those involving toothless Canadians-- are renowned world-over for inimitable their vim and vigor, Canadas "lacrosse fights" may soon usurp that legacy. Buzzfeed is reporting on one of the more ridiculous sports fights to be captured on video: I dont know about you guys, but my favorite moment — other tha
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 8:25 PM
 
  
Oh, Canada! Watch Two Lacrosse Teams Fight Like Hockey Players (Even the Refs Join In)
While hockey fights-- particularly those involving toothless Canadians-- are renowned world-over for inimitable their vim and vigor, Canadas "lacrosse fights" may soon usurp that legacy. Buzzfeed is reporting on one of the more ridiculous sports fights to be captured on video: I dont know about you guys, but my favorite moment — other tha
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 8:25 PM
 
  
Bee Gees Co-Founder Robin Gibb Dies at 62
After an extended battle with cancer, the Bee Gees Robin Gibb has died at the age of 62. CNN memorializes: The Brothers Gibb -- calling themselves the Bee Gees -- soared to renown after the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta was built around the groups falsetto voices and disco songs. In the latter part of the 1970s,
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 7:20 PM
 
  
Bee Gees Co-Founder Robin Gibb Dies at 62
After an extended battle with cancer, the Bee Gees Robin Gibb has died at the age of 62. CNN memorializes: The Brothers Gibb -- calling themselves the Bee Gees -- soared to renown after the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta was built around the groups falsetto voices and disco songs. In the latter part of the 1970s,
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 7:20 PM
 
  
‘Financial Anarchy’: Jim Cramer Predicts a Run on Banks in Spain and Italy Within Weeks
Jim Cramer, a former hedge fund manager and the host of CNBCs Mad Money was on Meet the Press with David Gregory this morning, where the two discussed Europes economic woes and the worldwide ramifications of the disaster. "Im predicting bank runs [in Spain and Italy within the next few weeks.  Without a coordinated policy, there is going to
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 6:59 PM
 
  
‘Financial Anarchy’: Jim Cramer Predicts a Run on Banks in Spain and Italy Within Weeks
Jim Cramer, a former hedge fund manager and the host of CNBCs Mad Money was on Meet the Press with David Gregory this morning, where the two discussed Europes economic woes and the worldwide ramifications of the disaster. "Im predicting bank runs [in Spain and Italy within the next few weeks.  Without a coordinated policy, there is going to
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 6:59 PM
 
  
‘Snooper’s Charter’: Proposed U.K. Surveillance Program Will Know Who, What, Where, When and Could Infer Why
LONDON (The Blaze/AP) — British officials have given their word: "We wont read your emails." But experts say that its proposed new surveillance program, unveiled last week as part of the governments annual legislative program, will gather so much data that spooks wont have to read your messages to guess what youre up to. The U.K. Home Off
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 6:00 PM
 
  
‘Snooper’s Charter’: Proposed U.K. Surveillance Program Will Know Who, What, Where, When and Could Infer Why
LONDON (The Blaze/AP) — British officials have given their word: "We wont read your emails." But experts say that its proposed new surveillance program, unveiled last week as part of the governments annual legislative program, will gather so much data that spooks wont have to read your messages to guess what youre up to. The U.K. Home Off
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 6:00 PM
 
  
Karl Rove Condemns Discussion of Jeremiah Wright: ‘Don’t Be Doing Stupid Things Like This’
Republican strategist Karl Rove appeared on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace today, where he said that bringing up Barack Obamas former pastor at this point was "stupid." (Related: Book: Obama Team Tried to Pay Rev. Wright $150K to Keep Quiet Until After 2008 Election) "Speaking from the perspective of the Super PAC you want to try to d
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 5:45 PM
 
  
Karl Rove Condemns Discussion of Jeremiah Wright: ‘Don’t Be Doing Stupid Things Like This’
Republican strategist Karl Rove appeared on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace today, where he said that bringing up Barack Obamas former pastor at this point was "stupid." (Related: Book: Obama Team Tried to Pay Rev. Wright $150K to Keep Quiet Until After 2008 Election) "Speaking from the perspective of the Super PAC you want to try to d
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 5:45 PM
 
  
Officials: Violent Restaurant Melee Appears to Have Been Protester Attack Against White Supremacist Gathering
Chicago officials say a violent melee in a suburban restaurant Saturday afternoon appears to have been the work of radical protesters targeting suspected white supremacists, according to the Chicago Tribune. Witnesses said up to 18 young people wearing hooded black jackets wielded metal bats and hammers against a group of 12 to 20 diners at
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 4:46 PM
 
  
Officials: Violent Restaurant Melee Appears to Have Been Protester Attack Against White Supremacist Gathering
Chicago officials say a violent melee in a suburban restaurant Saturday afternoon appears to have been the work of radical protesters targeting suspected white supremacists, according to the Chicago Tribune. Witnesses said up to 18 young people wearing hooded black jackets wielded metal bats and hammers against a group of 12 to 20 diners at
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 4:46 PM
 
  
Report: Ninth Circuit To Take Luxury Maui Vacation at Taxpayer Expense
Breitbarts Dan Riehl reported Sunday that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal district and bankruptcy courts in nine Western states and two Pacific island territories, and associated lawyers and court staff are due to gather at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa between August 13 - 16, 2012 for an annual judicial confer
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 3:57 PM
 
  
Report: Ninth Circuit To Take Luxury Maui Vacation at Taxpayer Expense
Breitbarts Dan Riehl reported Sunday that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal district and bankruptcy courts in nine Western states and two Pacific island territories, and associated lawyers and court staff are due to gather at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa between August 13 - 16, 2012 for an annual judicial confer
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 3:57 PM
 
  
‘An Imminent Threat’: 2 More Activists Charged in Separate NATO Bomb Plot
CHICAGO (AP) -- Prosecutors charged two more activists Sunday with crimes tied to the two-day NATO summit, accusing one of saying he wanted to blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and a second with seeking to build pipe bombs. (Related: 3 NATO Protesters Facing Terror Charges After Allegedly Trying to Make Molotov Cocktails Ahead of Summit)
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 3:08 PM
 
  
‘An Imminent Threat’: 2 More Activists Charged in Separate NATO Bomb Plot
CHICAGO (AP) -- Prosecutors charged two more activists Sunday with crimes tied to the two-day NATO summit, accusing one of saying he wanted to blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and a second with seeking to build pipe bombs. (Related: 3 NATO Protesters Facing Terror Charges After Allegedly Trying to Make Molotov Cocktails Ahead of Summit)
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 3:08 PM
 
  
N.C. Teacher Tells Student He Could Be Arrested for Talking Badly About Obama
Last Monday, a high school student in North Carolina engaged his social studies teacher in a heated debate about politics and the two leading presidential candidates. During the exchange, the teacher (an obvious Obama supporter) got very angry with the student and accused him of disrespecting the president. She even went so far as to tell the boy t
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 2:39 PM
 
  
N.C. Teacher Tells Student He Could Be Arrested for Talking Badly About Obama
Last Monday, a high school student in North Carolina engaged his social studies teacher in a heated debate about politics and the two leading presidential candidates. During the exchange, the teacher (an obvious Obama supporter) got very angry with the student and accused him of disrespecting the president. She even went so far as to tell the boy t
The Blaze  -   5/20/2012 2:39 PM