Yesterday, more than 60 protesters were arrested for blocking traffic on K Street, which is home to the country’s most influential lobby firms. As part of a day of action targeting the corporate influence on politics, activists braved the cold rain to disrupt business as usual.
This week, Occupy DC received a boost thanks to the union-led “Take Back the Capitol” effort which has brought more than a thousand people to D.C., and is scheduled to breakup its camp on the National Mall tomorrow.
(See Minute 28:24 – 36:07)
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