Occupy protests: Month 5
To mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Citizens United case, which allowed unlimited donations from corporations and private citizens to support political campaigns, Occupy protesters joined with Move to Amend - a group advocating a Constitutional amendment against "corporate personhood" - in protests at courts across the country.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
San Francisco, Calif.
San Francisco, Calif.
Little Rock, Ark.
Texarkana, Texas
San Francisco, Calif.
San Francisco, Calif.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Los Angeles, Calif.
Protesters held demonstrations in front of courthouses across the nation to protest a Supreme Court decision two years ago that removed most limits on corporate spending in federal elections. Move to Amend, a grassroots organization, said the protests are aimed at gaining support for a Constitutional amendment that would overturn the ruling.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Dothan, Ala.
New York, N.Y.
New York, N.Y.
Boise, Idaho
Republican State Rep. Scott Bedke, who introduced the bill, said forbidding tents on the federal Capitol Mall doesn't violate free speech rights.
One of those who testified in support of Occupy Boise, college writing teacher Shavone Hasse of Parma (left), told the committee that she would campaign against House Speaker Lawrence Denney if he supported the anti-Occupy bill, and read a poem incorporating local legislators' names. She was removed from the podium by an Idaho State Trooper after being cut off by House State Affairs Committee chairman Thomas Leortscher, who deemed it a personal attack against another member. "It's not a personal assault," the Statesman reported Hasse saying as she was escorted away. "It's a poem."
Charleston, S.C.
Occupy protesters have been a visible presence on the GOP campaign trail across Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
London, England
Davos, Switzerland
Some 1,600 economic and political leaders, including 40 heads of states and governments, will be asked to urgently find ways to reform a capitalist system that has been described as "outdated and crumbling" as they converge at eastern Switzerland's chic ski station of Davos for the 42nd edition of the five-day World Economic Forum.
Davos, Switzerland
Davos, Switzerland
Oakland, Calif.
Oakland, Calif.
Oakland, Calif.
Police said they used smoke bombs and tear gas, and protesters at the scene reported officers using batons on individuals in the crowd. CBS Station KPIX reports police saying officers were allegedly pelted with bottles, metal pipe, rocks, spray cans, improvised explosive devices and burning flares.
Most of the day's arrests were made outside of the YMCA at 2350 Broadway in Oakland after protesters allegedly attempted to force entry into the building, police said. Police surrounded the protesters and stated that they had failed to comply with multiple orders to disperse, and therefore were under arrest. A protester broadcasting live video of the event said protesters were trying to escape through the YMCA after being surrounded by police. A police spokesman said there was property damage to the YMCA but did not have details.
Oakland, Calif.
Saturday
Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service has warned the protesters at McPherson Square and at Freedom Plaza that those who violate the camping rule beginning Monday noon will be subject to arrest. Protesters have stated they intend to stay at the two sites and defend their encampments.
Oakland, Calif.
Occupiers and other Oakland residents weren't allowed to go inside the City Council chamber where the mayor spoke. They were directed to watched the mayor's live broadcast in other rooms.
New York, N.Y.
Members of Occupy Wall Street joined teachers, parents and concerned residents to protest against the proposed closings. Critics say Mayor Michael Bloomberg should be fixing the city's schools, not shutting them.
New York, N.Y.
Members of Occupy Wall Street joined teachers, parents and concerned residents to protest against the proposed closings. Critics say Mayor Michael Bloomberg should be fixing the city's schools, not shutting them.
Washington, D.C.
"They weren't tall enough to block the screen, but it was still annoying," Spiley said.
The protesters, who covered their mouths with tape, wore shirts that read, "If money is speech, poverty is silence." One protester, Joe Gallant, a recent graduate of George Mason University, said, "Romney says 'I'm not concerned about the very poor,' and I'm here to say he should care, I'm one of them," said "I'm working two jobs and still can't make it."
The protesters were escorted out as the crowd yelled: "'You smell,' 'Get a job' - you know, the usual stuff," Bowe said.
San Diego, Calif.
"Don't just watch us, come and join us," they chanted.
Speaking to convention participants, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Democrats owe thanks to the Occupy protesters. The former San Francisco mayor said they drew attention to income inequality, which he called "the greatest threat to democracy."
On behalf of his two young children, he said, "I want to thank the Occupy movement for stepping up and stepping into this space and doing more than we have in 30 years for putting the focus on the growing income inequality gap."
Philadelphia, Pa.
Lewis, 60, who retired in 2004, joined Occupy Philadelphia protesters on Monday, again wearing his old uniform. He says he's speaking out against corporate greed and corruption and is not breaking any law by wearing the uniform, despite Commissioner Charles Ramsey telling him to stop.
Tacoma, Wash.
Santorum said the Occupy movement represents "true intolerance" that paints those in disagreement with them as "a hater or a bigot," using the recent California court fight over same-sex marriage as an example.
As the shouting continued and three protesters were arrested, Santorum then tried to indirectly appeal to them while attacking President Obama: "I understand their frustration," he said. "For three years they haven't been able to find work, they have a president who doesn't care about them."