Occupy DC eviction at McPherson: Reflections on one year ago
by John Zangas I stood by my tent late at night gazing up at the Tent of Dreams, its blue tarp billowing in the cold wind. Another occupier approached me. […]
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State of McPherson
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Tent of Dreams: A final act of defiance
by John Zangas It was the final act of defiance by Occupy DC, a group of people who had given their last ounce of effort in protest, their last will […]
Cool Day in History: The Tent of Dreams
A rare video of McPherson Occupiers raising the Tent of Dreams and placing it over the park’s central statue On Monday, January 30, 2012, Occupy DC erected a giant blue […]
The 99 Percent Dance Party that trumped “Gala of the One Percent”
The annual Alfalfa Club dinner is an intimate schmooze-fest of politicians and mega-wealthy businessmen. Even the president, with few exceptions, is usually in attendance, unable to resist the temptation of […]
State of Freedom
Freedom Plaza was the site of the Occupy Washington DC encampment. Since it’s on the Inaugural parade route approaching the White House on Pennsylvania Ave., you’ll find an occupation of […]
State of McPherson: Still fenced in
The grass is thick and green at McPherson Square, yet for months fences have remained in place for “restoration.” Could it be that the Park Service doesn’t want anyone “occupying” […]
Still here, still defiant: Occupy DC celebrates anniversary with morning rush hour march
What better way for Occupy DC to celebrate its birthday than by taking to the streets? The first tents were pitched at McPherson Square on October 1, 2011. A year […]
“OccuPlay” puts Occupy DC on stage at Fringe Festival
Six months or more after most Occupy camps were evicted, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing the fruits of research and art that have germinated since. There’s going to be […]
Sleepful Protest charges dismissed when prosecution fails to present case
Judge Elizabeth Wingo dismissed the case brought against two activists who participated in ongoing Occupy DC demonstrations in front of several Bank of America branches. At the outset of the […]
