"Occupy" protests enter their 4th week
The protests against income inequality, joblessness and the political influence of financial firms are now entering their fourth week in New York City. They have attracted the attention of major unions and religious groups as the movement continues to grow in influence across the nation.
Meanwhile, conservative figures have blasted or mocked the protests. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., warned radio host Laura Ingraham that the movement must not gain "legitimacy," and said the protesters must not be allowed to influence public policy. "We can't allow that to happen," he said.
GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain called the protesters "un-American," and said their demonstrations against bankers merely indicated "jealousy" of bankers' success.
Miami, Fla.
Miami, Fla.
Atlanta, Ga.
Some of the messages prefaced with "I believe" read, "People should ask more questions"
Chicago, Ill.
About 2,000 people participated in the demonstration, and about 500 pitched tents in Congress Plaza that evening. When protesters refused to remove their tents and leave the park at closing time, Chicago police began cutting down the tents and making arrests.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Augusta, Me.
Lincoln, Neb.
Cleveland, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
New York, N.Y.
As the protest movement entered its second month, Occupy Wall Street announced it has received $300,000 in donations to its website.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Miami, Fla.
Denver, Colo.
Atlanta, N.Y.
Atlanta, Ga.
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Oakland, Calif.
Washington, D.C.
San Antonio, Texas
Providence, R.I.
Providence, R.I.
Las Cruces, N.M.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reports about 120 students participated in the protest.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Denver, Colo.
About 3 hours earlier, police started clearing out protesters who had camped in Civic Center Park, giving them an ultimatum to pack up and leave.
KCNC reported from that it appeared some protesters were taken away in large trucks.