Occupy D.C.
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Occupy DC march of October 9, 2011
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| Date | October 1, 2011 | ||
| Location | Washington, D.C., District of Columbia | ||
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| Arrested | 135+ | ||
Occupy D.C. was an occupation of public space in Washington, D.C. based at McPherson Square and connected to the Occupy movements that sprung up across the United States in Fall 2011. The group had been demonstrating in McPherson Square since October 1, 2011, and in Freedom Plaza since October 6. Despite crackdowns on other Occupy projects across the country, federal authorities claimed on November 15 that they have no plans to clear McPherson Square Park. The National Park Service decided against eviction after meeting with activists and discussing health and safety conditions.
As of January 31, 2012, the occupiers had remained in McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza, despite the National Park Service's ban, which had gone into effect at 12pm on January 30, 2012. Federal judge James Boasberg heard arguments on January 31, 2012 to determine whether or not to uphold the ban.
According to occupyfreedomplaza.org, the movement contends that "money is not speech, corporations are not people, only people have Constitutional rights," demanding the shift of power from the wealthiest 1% of Americans to the underrepresented 99%. The "Declaration of Occupy D.C.", released by the General Assembly of Occupy D.C. on November 30, 2011, provides a list of the group's grievances.
The following is a timeline of Occupy D.C. events and activity.
The rat population reportedly "exploded" around the Occupy D.C. camps at Freedom Plaza and McPherson Square after the protestors' arrival. Washington D.C. Department of Health director Mohammad Akhter inspected the camps and said, "it’s no different than refugee camps".
Many members of Occupy D.C. are campaigning for a "National Peace Memorial" to be set up in Lafayette Square to commemorate the 30-year White House Peace Vigil.
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