The Occupy Wall Street Movement isn’t dead afterall. As dusk approached at least 500 people convened at the original birthplace of Occupy Wall Street, Liberty Park, also known as Zuccotti Park.
New York City and State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Arresting the Sudanese Dictator in New York
Many are hoping the genocidal Sudanese dictator Bashir will be arrested if he comes to New York
Police Riot of 88′ at Tompkins Square Park
Amidst the amplified screams coming from the microphone of one of the Thrash bands that played at the weekend memorial to remember the Tompkins Square park Police Riots between police and “skinheads” back in 1988, where a group of homeless youth took over the park
Justice Reform – An Action Plan
As an independent candidate for President of the United States, my solutions for reducing and preventing violence are the heart of my campaign platform – Fix Government, Build Peace
One Man Fighting for New York State Transparency
Interview with expert who spent career fighting for state transparency with multiple governors
Activist Who Filmed Eric Garner Video Back in Court
Another day in Staten Island Supreme Court yesterday for Ramsey Orta, the young man who filmed the viral video of the chokehold death of Eric Garner last July 17th.
Racial Politics Under Microscope in New HBO Miniseries
History of racial politics in America subject of six part HBO miniseries by controversial director
New Money in Politics Fight Led by NY’s Zephyr Teachout
Once candidate for New York Governor, Zephyr Teachout now leading campaign finance reform push
Eric Garner March Ends With Series of Arrests
Not long after the crowd left Columbus Circle, the NYPD began arresting demonstrators who marched for justice for Eric Garner, the man killed by an illegal chokehold by policeman Daniel Pantaleo who was never indicted for his death.
Say Her Name: Sandra Bland Rally at Union Square
A couple of hundred people turned into over 1000 at Union Square this evening seeking justice in a last minute rally for Sandra Bland, Kindra Chapman and other black women who have recently been killed while in police custody