"Occupy" protests: Month 2

A protester carries a sign referring to Scott Olsen, who was seriously injured at an Occupy event in Oakland, Calif., at Jamison Park in Portland, Ore., early Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. A large group or protesters marched from the downtown Occupy Portland camp in an attempt to occupy the park when police moved in with riot gear and horses to make approximately 30 arrests.

Richmond, Va.

At about 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, police began a raid to evict Occupy Richmond from Kanawha Plaza in Richmond, Va. The group, in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street and nationwide protests, has been camped there since Oct. 15. Bulldozers collected tents and other items and deposited them into dump trucks.

A sign at the Occupy Richmond site at Kanawha Plaza in Richmond, Va. The group, in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street and nationwide protests, had been camped there since Oct. 15.

Portland, Me.

A snowman stands at the entrance to an Occupy Maine protester's camp in Lincoln Park, Sunday Oct. 30, 2011, in Portland, Maine. A freak October nor'easter brought up to two feet of snow to parts of the Northeast, knocking out power to more than three million customers in several states.

Denver, Colo.

A policeman in riot gear stands in front of the Colorado State Capitol and next to the "Occupy Denver" camp on October 29, 2011 in Denver. Following a march by protesters, police tried to tear down some newly-erected tents at the encampment and scuffled with demonstrators. Police detained about a half dozen people, Macing pepper-sprayed others, and firing rounds of pellets filled with pepper spray at the crowd.

Denver, Colo.

Protesters march through downtown during an "Occupy Denver" demonstration on October 29, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

Nashville, Tenn.

Occupy Nashville protesters join hands on the Legislative Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. Participants in the economic protest who were arrested over the two previous nights were released when a night court judge refused to sign the arrest warrants, claiming the city did not have the authority to detain those in the plaza.

Denver, Colo.

Policemen in riot gear scuffle with protesters at the Occupy Denver camp on October 29, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Following a march by protesters, police tried to tear down some newly-erected tents at the encampment and and a melee ensued. Police arrested about a half dozen people and pepper-sprayed others before calling for reinforcements.

Portland, Ore.

Protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement march across the Burnside Bridge as part of several activities planned today in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Protesters took their demonstration to a park in an affluent neighborhood of Portland despite warnings from city officials.

Protesters react as police move in for arrests in Portland, Ore., early Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. A large group marched from the downtown Occupy Portland camp to Jamison Park in an attempt to occupy the park when police moved in with riot gear and horses to make approximately 30 arrests.

Oakland, Calif.

Filmmaker Michael Moore addresses several hundred Occupy Oakland protesters outside City Hall in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Moore urged the protesters to continue demonstrating against what they see as a growing disparity between rich and poor.

New York, N.Y.

A coalition group of activist and clergy supporters of the Occupy Wall Street Protest, march from Zuccotti Park to Wall Street dressed in Robin Hood costumes on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 in New York, in support of a "Robin Hood tax" on the wealthiest.

Denver, Colo.

Protester Douglas Marra shakes snow off his tarp at the "Occupy Denver" camp on October 26, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. He was one of 25 protesters who slept at the camp overnight as a winter snow storm moved in, and several demonstrators have been taken to the hospital for hypothermia. Despite the severe weather, protesters have vowed to continue their demonstration, now more than a month old.

Protesters pile wet blankets and sleeping bags at the "Occupy Denver" camp on October 26, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Twenty-five protesters slept at the camp overnight as a winter snow storm moved in, and several demonstrators have been taken to the hospital for hypothermia. The heavy snowstorm hit Denver and the Rockies' front range after record high temperatures in the 80s earlier in the week.

A protester, his sleeping bag covered in frost, sleeps on the sidewalk at the "Occupy Denver" camp at Civic Park at dawn on October 27, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

A snow-dusted protest sign sits under a tree at the "Occupy Denver" camp on October 26, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

Oakland, Calif.

More than 1,000 people attended candlelight vigil for Scott Olsen Ghursday in Oakland — AP Photo/Noah Berger

About 1,300 hundred people attend a candlelight vigil for Scott Olsen on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. During an Occupy Oakland protest Tuesday night, a projectile apparently fired by police struck the Iraq veteran in the head, leaving him in critical condition with a fractured skull.

Greg Reft holds a photo of Scott Olsen during a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. During an Occupy Oakland protest Tuesday night, a projectile apparently fired by police struck the Iraq veteran in the head leaving him in critical condition with a fractured skull.

Augusta, Me.

Occupy Maine protesters warm their hands while brewing coffee on a fire pit at their encampment across from the State House in Augusta, Maine, early Friday morning, Oct. 28, 2011. About 30 protesters camped out in near-freezing temperatures as they continue their demonstration against Wall Street.

Oakland, Calif.

Police prepare to enter Occupy Oakland's City Hall encampment — AP Photo/San Francisco Chronicle, Noah Berger

Police in riot gear prepare to enter Occupy Oakland's City Hall encampment on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

Occupy Wall Street protesters run from tear gas deployed by police at 14th Street and Broadway in Oakland, Calif., Oct. 25, 2011.

Oakland police fire tear gas as they prepare to move in to Frank Ogawa Plaza to disperse Occupy Oakland protesters on Tuesday. Oct. 25, 2011 in Oakland, Calif.

In this photo taken Oct. 25, 2011, 24-year-old Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen lays on the ground bleeding from a head wound after being struck by a by a projectile during an Occupy Wall Street protest in Oakland, Calif. — AP Photo/Jay Finneburgh

Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen, 24, lays on the ground bleeding from a head wound after being struck by a projectile - reportedly a police tear gas grenade - during an Occupy Wall Street protest in Oakland, Calif., Oct. 25, 2011.

Oakland police search tents in Frank Ogawa Plaza as they disperse Occupy Oakland protesters on Tuesday. Oct. 25, 2011 in Oakland,

Oakland police officers stand in the remains of the Occupy Oakland camp after police shut the encampment down on Oct. 25, 2011 in Oakland, Calif. In the early morning hours police raided the two week-old encampment that city officials said was becoming a health and safety hazard.

Atlanta, Ga.

Police making one of dozens of arrests of Occupy Atlanta protesters in Woodruff Park early Wednesday morning — AP Photo/Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal Constituition

Police arrest one of dozens of Occupy Atlanta protesters in Woodruff Park early Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, 2011, in Atlanta.

Nashville, Tenn.

State workers attach a sign announcing a new curfew to a fence near the state Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011.

In order to remove the Occupy Nashville protest from Legislative Plaza, officials announced a new policy that will mean anti-Wall Street protesters would no longer be allowed to camp outside the Capitol building.

Tampa, Fla.

Occupy Tampa protester Nick Windholz, in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement, lays on the floor inside police headquarters with his hands behind his back, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

Portland, Ore.

Two Portland police officers stroll past a large piece of art as they patrol the Occupy Portland camp in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011.

New York, N.Y.

Light winter clothing donated to the Occupy Wall Street protesters is collected at a "comfort station" and distributed to participants at Zuccotti Park, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 in New York. Protest organizers say they are receiving and storing heavy duty winter supplies for the winter.

Volunteers from the Occupy Wall Street protests organize donated clothing at the storage and distribution center on Broadway, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in New York. The space is provided free of charge by United Federation of Teachers and is currently stocking up on donated winter supplies. Major clothing labels such as American Apparel are regular contributors.

San Francisco, Calif.

Protestors hold signs during an Occupy SF demonstration in front of a Wells Fargo Bank office on October 24, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Hundreds of Bay Area clergy marched through downtown San Francisco in solidarity with the Occupy protesters.

Protesters carry a golden calf during an Occupy demonstration on October 24, 2011 in San Francisco, California.

A protester holds a sign during an Occupy demonstration on October 24, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Hundreds of Bay Area clergy marched through downtown San Francisco in solidarity with the Occupy San Francisco protesters.

London, England

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Occupy London protesters outside St Paul's Cathedral unveil a giant Monopoly board to front their campsite Monday, October 24, 2011.

Anti-capitalist protesters camped in front of St Paul's Cathedral today claimed to have become a tourist attraction which is helping businesses around the church boom.

Atlanta, Ga.

AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton

A security guard blocks Occupy Atlanta protesters making a silent protest as Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed speaks during a news conference at City Hall in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 24, 2011.

Reed said he would revoke the permit order allowing protesters to stay in the park, but did not say when that would occur.

New York, N.Y.

Demonstrators with Occupy Wall Street continue their protest against bank bailouts, foreclosures and high unemployment, at Zuccotti Park in New York, October 24, 2011. The encampment in the financial district of New York City is now in its second month.

Protesters gather at night in Grant Park during an Occupy Chicago march and protest, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Chicago. Protesters led a slow march from Chicago's financial district Saturday. Along the way, police on horses blocked marchers from walking on the street on Michigan Avenue, leaving them with just the sidewalks to occupy.

The protest movement that evolved out of the "Occupy Wall Street" rally at New York's financial district have continued across the nation and the world as it enters its second month.

Protesters gather at night in Grant Park during an Occupy Chicago march and protest, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Chicago. Protesters led a slow march from Chicago's financial district Saturday. Along the way, police on horses blocked marchers from walking on the street on Michigan Avenue, leaving them with just the sidewalks to occupy.

A protester gets arrested during an Occupy Chicago march and protest in Grant Park in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Demonstrators of the anti-Wall Street group Occupy Chicago stood their ground in a downtown park and defied police orders to clear the area, prompting police to make more than a dozen arrests early Sunday.

New Canaan, Conn.

AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham

About 100 people, including protesters from the Occupy Wall Street movement, gathered outside the gated home of General Electric chief executive Jeffrey Immelt in New Canaan, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Jon Green, director of Connecticut Working Families, said Immelt needs to understand people are suffering as GE makes billions in profits while not paying corporate taxes and shipping jobs overseas.

GE spokesman Andrew Williams said the company paid over $1 billion in taxes last year.

Krystyna Zamorska, of West Hartford, Conn., signs a letter to GE CEO Jeff Immelt in front of his home in New Canaan, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Jon Green, director of Connecticut Working Families, said about 100 people, including protesters from the Occupy Wall Street movement, gathered outside Immelt's gated home.

Green said Immelt needs to understand people are suffering as GE makes billions in profits while not paying corporate taxes and shipping jobs overseas. But GE spokesman Andrew Williams said the company paid over $1 billion in taxes last year.

London, England

Tents belonging to protestors taking part in the Occupy London Stock Exchange demonstration remain in place in front of St Paul's Cathedral on October 22, 2011 in London, England.

The Dean of St Paul's has closed the cathedral and requested that the Occupy London Stock Exchange protestors leave the area where they have been camped for one week in protest against the global financial system.

Cleveland, Ohio

A flag is seen in the hand of a statue of Moses Cleaveland, founder of the city of Cleveland, Ohio, during a rally by the Occupy Cleveland movement at Public Square in downtown Cleveland on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011.

Ames. Iowa

AP Photo/Ames Tribune, Nirmaendu Majumdar

Supporters of Occupy Ames hold signs during a protest at the 5th Street and Grand Avenue crossing Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, in Ames, Iowa.

Dublin, Ireland

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Occupy Dame St protesters march through central Dublin as part of a demonstration against bank bailouts, Saturday, October 22, 2011.

New York, N.Y.

Rebecca Reid with her children Hayden, Natalie and Oscar along with demonstrators with Occupy Wall Street continue their protest at Zuccotti Park in New York, October 23, 2011. The encampment in the city's financial district is now in its second month.

Folk singer Pete Seeger, 92, joins Occupy Wall Street by marching from a concert at Symphony Space to Columbus Circle, in New York Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Protesters sang his songs on the march, and in Columbus Circle he sang his songs with accompaniment from other musicians, notably his grandson, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger (far left).

Mike McCabe, 19, a student at Ithaca College, gestures while holding a sign at the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in New York.

Melbourne, Australia

Police officers on horseback stand guard outside of Flinders Street Station as "Occupy Melbourne" protestors demonstrate on October 22, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Protesters marched after Friday's clashes with riot police, after authorities acting on a Melbourne City Council eviction order attempted to break up the crowd of hundreds that had been camped at City Square for a week.

Police officers look on as "Occupy Melbourne" demonstrators protest in Treasury Gardens on October 22, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

Police officers and security guards stand in City Square as "Occupy Melbourne" demonstrators stand outside on October 22, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

A security guard stands in City Square as "Occupy Melbourne" demonstrators protest outside of security fencing on October 22, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

Melbourne, Australia

Police clash with "Occupy Melbourne" protesters on October 21, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Protesters and riot police clashed in Melbourne today after police, acting on a Melbourne City Council eviction order, attempted to break up the crowd of hundreds that had been positioned in City Square for a week.

An "Occupy Melbourne" protestor looks over the crowd on October 21, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

An "Occupy Melbourne" protester is dragged by police out of the crowd on October 21, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Protesters and riot police clashed in Melbourne today after police, acting on a Melbourne City Council eviction order, attempted to break up the crowd of hundreds that had been positioned in City Square for a week.

Police clash with "Occupy Melbourne" protesters on October 21, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Protesters and riot police clashed in Melbourne today after police, acting on a City Council eviction order, attempted to break up the crowd of hundreds that had been positioned in City Square for a week.

Police clash with "Occupy Melbourne" protesters on October 21, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

Police clash with "Occupy Melbourne" protestors on October 21, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

Police clash with "Occupy Melbourne" protesters Saturday, October 21, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

Buffalo, N.Y.

Occupy Buffalo supporters protest in Niagara Square in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. The group is one of several across the country mirroring the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York.

New York, N.Y.

Anthony Adams, left, of San Francisco, Calif., talks to a couple of businessmen (who didn't want to be identified) about unemployment and tax rates at the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in New York.

Philadelphia, Pa.

"Occupy" protesters march from City Hall to the Wharton School of Business at the University of University Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in Philadelphia. The demonstration at City Hall is one of many being held across the country in conjunction with the Occupy Wall Street demonstration in New York.

Protesters march from City Hall to the Wharton School of Business Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in Philadelphia.

Protesters chant in the lobby of the Jon M. Huntsman Hall at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, after marching from City Hall Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in Philadelphia.

Buttons are on display at the Occupy Wall Street protest's encampment in Zuccotti Park, New York. Although donations are welcome, most trinkets are free. Buttons, T-shirt customizations, and body painting are becoming more available as tourists frequent the park to catch a glimpse of the now well-known protests.

Pedro Gutierrez, 17, left, holds a sign standing next to other demonstrators at the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in New York. New Yorkers who live near the park at the heart of the anti-Wall Street movement have called for a crackdown on noise and poor sanitation while their community board voted unanimously to recognize the protesters' right to assembly.

A "Good Neighbor Policy" is posted in Zuccotti Park where Occupy Wall Street protesters start their day in front of a building owned by Brookfield Properties in New York, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011.

Augusta, Me.

Occupy Maine members gather in Capitol Park on a damp and chilly morning across from the State House, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in Augusta, Maine. About 20 to 30 people have been camping in the state-owned park.

Lawrence, Kas.

AP Photo/Lawrence Journal-World, John Young

Protesters in the Occupy Lawrence camp at South Park converse in a circle on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in Lawrence, Kansas, shortly after meeting with several city officials earlier in the afternoon, whereupon they were told to leave the park by Thursday night as their permit to remain overnight has expired.

Seattle, Wash.

Michael, who declined to give his last name, walks with a portrait of Gandhi as he joins the Occupy Seattle protest at Westlake Park Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, 2011, in downtown Seattle. The city has issued permits for Occupy Seattle demonstrations at the park and City Hall Plaza, after police had taken down tents and arrested protesters. One tent will be allowed for information and medical uses, and the park closes at 10 p.m. The permit allows for City Hall Plaza camping, but tents must come down by 7 a.m.

Old Saginaw, Mich.

AP Photo/The Saginaw News, Theophil Syslo

A group of Occupy Saginaw protesters stand on the corner of Court and South Michigan Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in Old Saginaw, Mich. The Saginaw County Governmental Center is shown in the background.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Protesters with Occupy Pittsburgh hold signs as they march in front of the BNY Mellon headquarters building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 in Pittsburgh.

San Francisco, Calif.

Bill Lutz of Ft. Bragg, Calif., sits by his tent and makeshift mailbox at the Occupy San Francisco protest encampment in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. The occupation is part of the global Wall Street protests.

An assortment of signs, banners and writings are shown at the Occupy San Francisco protest encampment in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. The occupation is part of the global Wall Street protests.

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich speaks at Justin Herman Plaza where Occupy San Francisco demonstrators have set up an encampment in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011.

Oakland, Calif.

From left, Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal, the three University of California at Berkeley graduates who were imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges, speak at an "Occupy Oakland" rally Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

Occupy Oakland protesters earlier this week — AP Photo/Ben Margot

Protestors walk along a path beside tents erected in front of Oakland City Hall as part of the "Occupy Oakland" protest Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

Cincinnati, Ohio

AP Photo/The Cincinnati Enquirer, Carrie Cochran

Chelsea Tunnell, 22, of Loveland, Ohio, speaks to the media during an Occupy Cincinnati protest Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, near Piatt Park in Cincinnati. Tunnell was among the Occupy Cincinnati protesters who were arrested overnight.

Albany, N.Y.

Demonstrators supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement listen to a facilitator before setting up an encampment in Albany, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 21, 2011.

John Curtin of Albany, N.Y. - a "counter-demonstrator" who says he likes things the way they are - is seen at the Occupy Wall Street movement in Albany, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 21, 2011.

Marylou Wagner, left, and her grandchildren (Anthony Evenson, second from left; Phoebe Wagner; and Caitlin Wiesenborn, right), all from Fort Plain, N.Y., demonstrate while supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement as protesters set up an encampment in Albany, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 21, 2011.

Las Vegas, Nev.

occupy wall street, Las Vegas — AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

June Rogovsky participates in a "Occupy Wall Street"demonstration, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Las Vegas. Union officials, college students and homeowners facing foreclosure marched down the Las Vegas Strip in support of the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations.

Montgomery, Ala.

AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser, Amanda Sowards

Nicholas Adams gathers with other protesters on the steps of the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 for an Occupy Montgomery rally.