About Teen Life: What Are the "Occupy" Movements All About?

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Since the summer, "Occupy" movements have sprung up all across the United States. But what are these movements and what are the participants fighting for? Here is some information to help teens understand this new wave of activism. Guide to the Occupy Wall Street Movement The Occupy Wall Street Movement, also known as the 99 Percent Movement has rapidly swelled from a grassroots band of several hundred protesters marching in New York City on September 17 to protest demonstrations in ten major U.S. cities, as well as a powerful internet presence... Read more See More About:  political activism  occupy wall street  economic policies Occupy Wall Street Movement Could Influence 2012 Elections The Occupy Wall Street Movement is different than recent progressive protests in one crucial respect. The heart of the movement is not the usual liberal protest groups and traditional, well-funded media mouthpieces... Read more Declaration and Manifesto of the Occupy Wall Street Movement This article presents the full-text of Occupy Wall Street Movement's clear declaration, published on the internet... Read more See More About:  political activism  occupy wall street  economic policies Occupy Wall Street: An Environmental Protest? The Occupy Wall Street protests don't have a single focus, which some observers feel is a good strategy for the nascent movement. Instead, the Occupy protests have a plethora of targets: campaign finance reform, corporate welfare, funding for health and education, unemployment, police activity, economic disparities and social justice. Where, though, does the environment fit into all this... Read more See More About:  green politics  environmental groups  green events Teen Life Ads Classical Music Letters 3D Cut Letters Teen Girls Clothes Teen Bootcamp Featured Articles Funny Occupy Protest Signs Photographing the Occupy Movement Funny Jokes About Occupy Protests Songs for the Occupation Republican Quotes on Occupy Wall Street Movement Learning About Democracy in the Occupy Wall Street Movement   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement