Occupy Philadelphia

Occupy Philadelphia
Part of the "Occupy" protests
Image from Occupy Philadelphia 2011
Date 6 October 2011 – present (&100000000000000000000000 years, &1000000000000004400000044 days) Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Status Ongoing Causes Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. Characteristics Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters
Casualties
Arrests: Injuries: 24 1

Occupy Philadelphia is a peaceful protest and demonstration with an aim to overcome economic inequality,^[1] corporate greed and the influence of corporations and lobbyists on government. The protest has taken place at Dilworth Plaza, which is adjacent to Philadelphia's City Hall.^[2] The rally has been composed of people of varying ages.^[3]

Chronology of events

Older couple at Liberty Bell, with a message: "Plutocracy is not Democracy" on October 8

• September 29 - The first general assembly occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church.
• October 4 - The second general assembly attracted 800-1000 people and occurred at Arch Street Methodist United Church^[4] The Occupy Philadelphia web site was launched.
• October 6 - The first camp out associated with the protest occurred.^[5] The occupation began with a march^[6]
• October 8 - Occupy Philadelphia marched to the Liberty Bell.^[7]
• October 15 - Quakers support Occupy Philadelphia.^[8]
• October 20 - Occupy Philadelphia continues. An unofficial count of tents in Dilworth Plaza totaled 304.^[9] Protesters were informed about upcoming scheduled renovations for Dilworth Plaza, and city officials have been conferring with protesters about relocating the protest to another location.^[9][10]
• October 21 - Occupy Philadelphia gathered at the University of Pennsylvania to confront Eric Cantor, the Republican House Majority Leader who has been highly critical of the Occupy movement protests. Cantor decided to cancel his lecture.^[11] The incident was called Occupy Eric Cantor.^[12][13]
• October 23 - Fifteen members of Occupy Philadelphia were arrested for blocking traffic near the police administration building.^[14]
• October 27 - Occupy Philadelphia encampment reaches 23rd day, remaining one of the most peaceful "occupy" protests.^[15]
• October 28 - Angela Davis speaks at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at the University of Pennsylvania. ^[16]
• November 2 - Nine protestors were arrested at the headquarters of cable company Comcast. One protestor said she was protesting Comcast because their headquarters was not blighted like other buildings in the neighborhood.^[17]
• November 4 - One hundred protestors form the Occupy movement marched from Dilworth Plaza to the Rittenhouse hotel to chant, "Hey Romney, picture this, no more greedy politics." Mitt Romney managed to side-step the group to attend the fundraiser that was staged on his behalf. The fundraiser's price tag was $10,000 per plate. No arrests or injuries were reported.^[18]
• November 8 - Frances Fox Piven gave a speech at Occupy Philadelphia following an appearance at Temple University. ^[19]
• November 13 - A 23 year old female protestor from Atlantic City was allegedly raped by a 50-year-old man from Michigan but who had a Pennsylvania address as well. The suspect was arrested, and relaesed the following morning. ^[20]
• November 15 - Estimated date of the start of the construction project on Dilworth Plaza. The city wants the occupation to move from the plaza.

See also

Occupy articles List of global Occupy protest locations Occupy movement Timeline of Occupy Wall Street We are the 99% Other Protests 15 October 2011 global protests 2011 United States public employee protests 2011 Wisconsin protests

Related articles Arab Spring Corruption Perceptions Index Economic inequality Grassroots movement Income inequality in the United States Plutocracy Protest Tea Party protests Wealth inequality in the United States

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References

1. ^ "Study: Rich get a lot richer, outpace middle class". Action News. http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/business&id=8406747. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
2. ^ "'Occupy Philadelphia' joins 'Occupy Wall Street' effort". Metro. http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/local/article/980233--occupy-philadelphia-joins-occupy-wall-street-effort. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
3. ^ "Occupy Phila.: The who, the why". The Inquirer/Daily News. http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-09/news/30260475_1_protesters-tea-party-first-rally. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
4. ^ "Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions". The Temple News. http://temple-news.com/2011/10/10/occupy-philly-generates-mixed-opinions/. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
5. ^ "Occupy Philadelphia - City Hall - October 6". ActivisimNetwork.org. http://www.campusactivism.org/blog/node/360/. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
6. ^ "300 march as Occupy Philly movement begins". CourierPostOnline.com. http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20111007/NEWS01/310070031/300-march-Occupy-Philly-movement-begins/. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
7. ^ "Occupy Philly Plans March To Liberty Bell". myfoxphilly.com. http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/Occupy_Philly_Plans_March_To_Liberty_Bell_100711. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
8. ^ "Quakers are well situated to assist 'Occupy'". Philly.com. http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-15/news/30283700_1_fellow-protesters-peaceful-protest-quakers. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
9. ^ ^{a b} Nguyen, Quan (October 20, 2011.) "'Occupy Philadelphia' keeps growing as move looms." Philly.com (News). Accessed October 2011.
10. ^ "It Is Day Ten Of Occupy Philadelphia". CBS Philly Local. http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/10/15/it-is-day-ten-of-occupy-philadelphia/. Retrieved 2011-10-16. 
11. ^ "Protesters storm campus after Cantor cancels visit". The Daily Pennsylvania. http://thedp.com/index.php/article/2011/10/cantor_cancels_huntsman_hall_visit. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
12. ^ http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/132338503.html
13. ^ http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2011/10/18/daily-grinder-are-you-ready-to-occupy-eric-cantor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-grinder-are-you-ready-to-occupy-eric-cantor
14. ^ "Daily Occupation Report: Monday, October 24th". Infoshop News. http://news.infoshop.org/article.php?story=201110252130. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
15. ^ "Occupy Philadelphia protesting in peace". Philly.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/132754528.html. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
16. ^ Angela Davis: Power to the Imagination, Huffington Post, November 1, 2011
17. ^ Occupy Philly arrests at Comcast headquarters, Associated Press, November 2, 2011
18. ^ "Occupy vs. Romney". Philadelphia Inquirer. http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showarticle.aspx?article=0ec257e6-6edc-4f7a-903e-164a2b0d17a8&key=X71w3xZ7fSdLlUwjPykLJw%3d%3d&issue=10142011110500000000001001. Retrieved 2011-11-5. 
19. ^ Frances Fox Piven Says Occupiers Need to Do, Campus Progress, November 9, 2011
20. ^ Female Protester Raped at Occupy Philadelphia Camp The Blaze, November 13, 2011

• Brown, Catherine (October 13, 2011.) "Occupy Philly Takes a Stand Against "Corporate Greed"." NBC Philadelphia. Accessed October 2011.
• Brown, Catherine; Stamm, Dan (October 13, 2011.) "Occupy Philly Is Costing Taxpayers: Mayor." NBC Philadelphia. Accessed October 2011.
• Scott, Katherine (November 13, 2011.) "Man arrested in Occupy Philly sexual assault" 6 ABC Philadelphia. Accessed November2011.

External links

• Official website
• Occupy Philly Media Blog
• Photos of Occupy Philadelphia – Flickr
• "Occupy" photographs from around the nation – from the Denver Post