Occupy Hong Kong, the pro-Democracy movement which was active in 2014 in opposing strict new requirements implemented by Beijing in the upcoming 2017 Chief Executive elections is trying to start up again to challenge Beijing
Occupy Wall Street articles on Democracy Chronicles
Occupy Wall Street sparked a world movement against inequality, corruption and undue influence of the 1% versus the 99%, particularly focused on the financial industry following the Great Recession of 2008. Also see our articles on New York City, Protests, or the Tea Party.
Malcolm X Anniversary and Creeping Police Brutality
The People’s Climate March that took place in NYC this past Oct. turned out somewhere over 400k people marching for the environment and the future, the lives of their children and grandchildren
PHOTOS: Pablos Iglesias Talks With Amy Goodman
People packed the house to see Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman and Pablo Iglesias, the General Secretary of the Spanish grassroots organization Podemos Party
12 Arrested at Latest Occupy Hong Kong Marches
Peaceful protest remains practically illegal after arrests during local Occupy Hong Kong marches
Occupy Wall Street Creator Micah White’s Protest Strategy
Principals behind Occupy Wall Street founder Micah White’s protest strategy that launched a global movement of public dissent, protest and creativity
Arrests and Protest Follow Occupy Hong Kong Surrender
Democracy push reaching critical juncture as famed leaders of Occupy Hong Kong surrender to police
Activist Behind Occupy Hong Kong Technology Pushes Connectivity
Micha Benoliel is genius French social entrepreneur behind Occupy Hong Kong technology and more
Hong Kong Judge Orders Occupy Central Protester Arrests
Occupy Central protester arrests to follow ruling in Hong Kong court ordering police clampdown
Reoccupy Hong Kong District for Democracy
Occupy Central and allies reoccupy Hong Kong district in latest peaceful civil disobedience
VIDEO: Marchers Occupy Hong Kong Business District
Tens of thousands protest for elections and occupy Hong Kong Business District in new escalation