Thousands Occupy Wall Street: All Entry Points to New York Stock Exchange Blockaded

November 17 Day of Action Underway
Marking 2-Months Since Birth of the 99% Movement

Thousands marched on Wall Street this morning, blockading all entry points to the New York Stock Exchange. 'People's mics' have been breaking out at barricades, with participants sharing stories of struggling in an unfair economy.

"I paid taxes and took care of my responsibility, and I'm struggling," said participant, Leah Lackner, 27, who had taken the day off work as a mental health counselor to join the protest. Her sign read: "I played by the rules."

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Protests in Italy, and Greece:

Greece battles video: Clashes, firebombs as thousands march in Athens


Greece: Gatherings/Demonstrations for the November 17th

Then with the tanks, now with the banks: Live coverage of commemorative demonstrations for the Nov 17 uprising in Athens



Reports of seriously injured demonstrator in today’s demo in Athens