Waiting in line for iPhone 5 becomes PR stunt

September 21st, 2012  |  by  |  published in News | Leave A Comment »

Jessica Mellow, 27, and Keenen Thompson, 22, have waited in line since last Thursday for the new iPhone 5. Photo by Alex Jung.

For the brave, passionate, and possibly foolhardy, waiting in line for the new Apple iPhone 5, which goes on sale today at 8 A.M. is a testament to their dedication. But for most, it has become a PR opportunity. As various media outlets descended upon the Apple store on Fifth Avenue, secondary companies that sell [...]

Still Occupying: One year later OWS hits the streets again

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Special Reports | 2 Comments »

Chloe Cockbun, 33, participated in the one-year anniversary demonstration of Occupy Wall Street. Photo by Daniella Silva

Protestors waved banners, played music, and danced in the street. Over 150 people were arrested.

Still Occupying: “God is with the Poor”

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Baptist Minister Eric Jackson (center) and Rev. Jeff Mansfield (right) are both members of the national multi-faith religious group Occupy Faith. Photo by Alaia Howell.

Occupy Faith makes a strong showing at OWS one year anniversary demonstration.

Still Occupying: Whose Street? Our Street

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Still Occupying: Whose Street? Our Street

Occupy Wall Street hits the streets again to demonstrate for their one anniversary.

Still Occupying: Arrested once, but still not afraid to fight

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Rachel Smith was arrested last October protesting on Brooklyn Bridge. She's back this year, and still not afraid to fight against capitalism. Photo by Jordyn Taylor

The danger of arrest might have been present again this morning, but Rachel Smith made it clear she was in the OWS movement for the long haul.

Still Occupying: Discontent with Obama fills OWS

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Politics | Leave A Comment »

Dan Shockley, 37, from East Harlem wears a pin criticizing the two-party system. Photo by Alex Jung.

Ahead of the November presidential elections, protestors gathered for a day of action Monday morning in Manhattan’s Financial District in an attempt to re-energize a movement that has flagged since the spring and voice their discontent with an Obama administration that has done little to deliver on the promise of his 2008 campaign. “From a [...]

Still Occupying: CODEPINK

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

CODEPINK members perform their signature action of throwing pink bras into the air at Bowling Green. by Alyana Alfaro

Some activists feel they have been directly impacted by this “war.”

Still Occupying: Police Occupy Wall Street

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

Robert Cammiso of Park Slope, Brooklyn, at the South Street Seaport Sept. 17 shortly before marching onto Wall Street. Cammiso, 49, went back to school after being laid off from his construction job in 2009. Photo by Timothy Weisberg.

What was intended to be an act of civil disobedience turned into a cat-and-mouse chase with police, who prevented protestors from being able to occupy anything.

Still Occupying: OWS not just a youth movement

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Bill Steyert, 69, of Queens, displays his "battle flag". Steyert is a Vietnam veteran who said he has been protesting since the late 60s. Photo taken by Breana Jones.

By 7:09 a.m. Bill Steyert, 69, had been arrested for blocking traffic.

Still Occupying: Lack of cohesive message doesn’t stop the OWS movement.

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News | 2 Comments »

The People's Puppets' large scale State of Liberty marionette. Photo by Courtney Pence

The southernmost tip of Manhattan was transformed into a birthday party of sorts as the People’s Puppets, a theatrical group of Occupy Wall Street demonstrators, assembled, donned their party hats, rehearsed a few catchy OWS-themed tunes and marched north into the heart of the financial district.