Occupy Salem

Occupy Salem
Part of the "Occupy" protests
Date October 2011 – present
Location Salem, Oregon, United States
Status Ongoing
Causes Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia.
Characteristics Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters
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Occupy Salem is an ongoing peaceful protest and demonstration in Salem, Oregon based on the Occupy Wall Street movement which began in New York City on September 17.[1] On October 10, 2011, hundreds of protesters rallied at the state Capitol.[2] Former Salem Mayor Mike Swaim was one of the participants in this rally.[2] On October 12, 2011 protesters were warned not to camp at a Salem park, the violation of which would result in arrests.[3] Protesters moved their belongings and themselves out of the park, and returned the next morning.[3]

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  • Business and economics portal
  • Oregon portal
  • Politics portal
  • Social movements portal
  • Society portal
  • United States portal

References

  1. ^ Rose, Michael (October 16, 2011.) "Occupy Salem protests continue." Statesman Journal. Accessed October 2011.
  2. ^ a b (October 10, 2011.) "Hundreds Take Part in 'Occupy Salem' Rally." KTVZ News (Sourced from Associated Press.) Accessed October 2011.
  3. ^ a b Thompson, Jeff (October 13, 2011.) "'Occupy Salem' moves camp, avoids arrests." KGW News. Accessed October 2011.

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