OWS uses pedal-power to charge NYC cell phones

As part of the Occupy Sandy Relief NYC campaign, members of the Occupy movement have started an OWS bike generator service, to charge battery-depleted phones and get people back in contact in New York City.

Digital Journal reported on the Occupy Sandy Relief NYC campaign, started by Occupy Wall Street members to assist in New York City, after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy... read more.

Video: Occupy Wall Street — One year on

Between September 15 and 17, Occupy Wall Street celebrated its first year anniversary in several actions in lower Manhattan.

The three days covering the anniversary were broken up into a day of education, a day of celebration and a day of liberation.

Occupy Wall Street participants used their first anniversary to show that they are still active, organizing actions every day all across the city. Those in attendance made it clear that their movement is far from over... read more and watch documentary.

Mass arrests as OWS celebrates 1 year anniversary (video)

Over 180 protesters were arrested and photographers abused as Occupy Wall Street took over the Financial District of New York yelling, 'Banks got bailed out, we got sold out.' 

On Monday, September 17, they celebrated the first anniversary of their struggle by attempting to take over the Financial District of New York.  Read more and watch videos.

Multiple arrests at Occupy Wall Street gathering (video)

As OWS members gathered on Saturday, ready for Monday's anniversary march in Wall Street, police swooped in and arrested 25 protesters.

Monday, September 17 will mark the one-year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Naturally, OWS members are getting ready to celebrate that anniversary on Monday, but the NYPD were apparently thinking otherwise... read more and watch videos.

Julian Assange 'The World Tomorrow' — Ep. 7: Occupy movement

"There's nothing that terrifies the U.S. government more than the threat of democracy breaking out in America." 


Julian Assange interviews representatives from OWS and Occupy London.


Julian Assange and the Occupy movement have much in common. They both criticize governments and are often condemned by the mainstream media.


In the latest episode of Assange's talk show, "The World Tomorrow", they discuss the spread of the Occupy protests in the U.S.A.


Normally Assange's interviews are held in his own home where he is under house-arrest, but this week, due to the size of the crowd, it was held in the old Deutche Bank of London, which is controlled by friends of Occupy.  Read more and view video interview.

Video: 'American Spring' the Occupy documentary

A documentary has been produced about the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City, U.S.A. Interviews with protesters are included and views are given by other people in the street.

Although spring in New York is still chilly, the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) members are out in the streets trying to make their case.

The movement includes people from very varied backgrounds, but the agenda remains the same. They are fighting against income inequality, the corruption of the banks and multinational corporations, against foreclosures on peoples' homes, climate change and police brutality... read full article and watch 26 minute documentary.

Win in NYPD case against OWS due to video footage

Alexander Arbuckle went on trial for disorderly conduct in the Occupy Wall Street protest early on New Years' Day. However, he won his case due to the video footage of a journalist.

In what Occupy Wall Street are calling a victory of justice, Arbuckle had his day in court (well two days) before being found not guilty.

Over the past few months since Occupy Wall Street began in September 2011, hundreds of protesters have been arrested. However, it was photographer and citizen journalist Alexander Arbuckle's case that came up first for trial.... read full article.

Video: Occupy Minnesota protesters given drugs by police?

The publication of a video on YouTube stating that Occupy protesters in Minnesota have been given drugs by police officers, has caused authorities to open a criminal investigation.

So far at least one Minnesota state trooper has been put on paid leave, as law enforcement officials investigate allegations that police officers visited Occupy Wall Street encampments in Minnesota and gave free drugs to protesters.

The video was made by independent journalists and filmmakers in the state. They interviewed members of the local Occupy movement who say they have been offered drugs by police officers.

Apparently protesters who opt in to the program are given the drugs for free and the police, in turn, monitor the effects of the drugs. Some protesters say they've been rewarded for offering to snitch on the movement... read full article and view video.