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'A Lot of Division' in Occupynew

Following a pair of arrests, Colorado Springs protesters struggle to figure out who fits under the tent.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Chet Hardin  |  11-10-2011  |  #OCCUPY

Police Arrest Occupy Houston Protestors for Using Rain Tarpnew

Police arrested 11 Occupy Houston protestors on Tuesday night for using a tarp to protect some electronic equipment from the rain, an apparent violation of the city's law prohibiting tents in city parks. During the arrest, protestors videotaped a officer refusing to give his badge number to another protestor.
Houston Press  |  Steve Jansen  |  11-10-2011  |  #OCCUPY

Who’s the Criminal? Occupy Detroit Protesters Asknew

Arrests follow speaking out at public TV taping.
Metro Times  |  News Hits  |  11-09-2011  |  #OCCUPY

The Strange Odyssey of the Ron Paul Tent at Occupy Phillynew

Ron Paul supporters and Occupiers make for strange bedfellows. In Philly, the rift hit a tipping point when an unknown intruder broke into the tent, stole campaign literature, and left a "steaming pile of shit" on the floor.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Tara Murtha  |  11-09-2011  |  #OCCUPY

City, Occupy Atlanta Need to Grow Upnew

Each side is playing to its worst stereotypes.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Editorial Board  |  11-09-2011  |  #OCCUPY

San Antonio Mulls Restrictions on Homeless Residentsnew

Over the past month, San Antonio's City Council, with prodding from fed-up downtown business owners and residents, has eyed stricter so-called panhandling laws, designed to crack down on aggressive solicitation.
San Antonio Current  |  Michael Barajas  |  11-09-2011  |  Homelessness

How the Black Bloc Occupied Oaklandnew

Can the movement be sustainable if it won't condemn violence?
East Bay Express  |  Rachel Swan  |  11-09-2011  |  #OCCUPY

The Trouble With Trucksnew

Marana Estates residents say an abundance of big rigs on their streets is jeopardizing their safety.
Tucson Weekly  |  Brian J. Pedersen  |  11-08-2011  |  Policy Issues

Runaway Growthnew

Forty years into the "War on Cancer," casualties are mounting -- and we still don't know what motivates the enemy.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Bill O'Driscoll  |  11-08-2011  |  Health

Dragging Drabble Through the Mudnew

Cartoons continue to be casualties of newspaper cost-cutting.
Chicago Reader  |  Michael Miner  |  11-08-2011  |  Media

War Bribesnew

An Oregon businessman wanted to get “filthy stinking rich.” Now he’s linked to a bribery case and risks losing his biggest customer: the U.S. Military.
Willamette Week  |  Corey Pein  |  11-08-2011  |  War

The Onenew

'King' Edmund Keli’i Silva Jr. sees his fairy-tale ascension as one more step toward Hawaiian sovereignty.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Kevin Uhrich  |  11-08-2011  |  Features

Perspective: Occupy New Orleansnew

Why I support the ongoing protest movement.
Gambit  |  Billy Sothern  |  11-07-2011  |  #OCCUPY

Barefoot Crusade Against Veteran Suicidesnew

Ron Zaleski has been barefoot since 1972 — the length of time he's carried a burden of guilt for how he handled the moral difficulties of the Vietnam War.
NUVO  |  Rebecca Townsend  |  11-04-2011  |  War

UPDATED: Stabbing Victim Tells WW He Can't Remember Where He Was When Knifed; Police Back Away From Claim He Was at Occupy Portlandnew

A man that Portland police initially said was stabbed at the Occupy Portland camp Thursday morning tells WW he isn't sure where he was when he was knifed, and Occupy leaders tell WW that they believe the attack happened away from the camp.
Willamette Week  |  Hannah Hoffman  |  11-03-2011  |  #OCCUPY

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