Occupy Salem

Occupy Salem
Part of the "Occupy" protests
Date October 2011 – present Location Salem, Oregon, United States Status Ongoing Causes Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. Characteristics Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters
Casualties
Arrests: Injuries: 0 0

Occupy Salem is an ongoing peaceful protest and demonstration in Salem, Oregon based on the Occupy Wall Street movement which began in New York City on September 17.^[1] On October 10, 2011, hundreds of protesters rallied at the state Capitol.^[2] Former Salem Mayor Mike Swaim was one of the participants in this rally.^[2] On October 12, 2011 protesters were warned not to camp at a Salem park, the violation of which would result in arrests.^[3] Protesters moved their belongings and themselves out of the park, and returned the next morning.^[3]

See also

• 2011 United States public employee protests
• 2011 Wisconsin protests
• Arab Spring
• Corruption Perceptions Index
• Economic inequality
• Grassroots movement
• Income inequality in the United States
• List of global Occupy protest locations
• Lobbying
• Plutocracy
• Tea Party protests
• Wealth inequality in the United States

• Business and economics portal
• Oregon portal
• Politics portal
• Social movements portal
• Society portal
• United States portal

References

1. ^ Rose, Michael (October 16, 2011.) "Occupy Salem protests continue." Statesman Journal. Accessed October 2011.
2. ^ ^{a b} (October 10, 2011.) "Hundreds Take Part in 'Occupy Salem' Rally." KTVZ News (Sourced from Associated Press.) Accessed October 2011.
3. ^ ^{a b} Thompson, Jeff (October 13, 2011.) "'Occupy Salem' moves camp, avoids arrests." KGW News. Accessed October 2011.

• Collins, Timm (October 5, 2011.) "'Occupy Salem' hopes for changes in economic system." Statesman Journal. Accessed October 2011.
• (October 11, 2011.) "'Occupy Salem' protest camp given extension." MSNBC. Accessed October 2011.
• (October 11, 2011.) "Occupy Salem, Day 2." (Photos.) Statesman Journal. Accessed October 2011.
• Lehman, Chris (October 12, 2011.) "Occupy Salem Movement Settles In For Long Haul." Oregon Public Broadcasting News. Accessed October 2011.
• (October 14, 2011.) "Occupy Salem a peaceful demonstration, police say." KATU News. Accessed October 2011.

External links

• Official website