Modeled on New York’s “Occupy Wall Street Now,” this Washington demonstration is named “Occupy D.C. Now.” As in New York, the majority of protesters took to the streets to urge a change in the economic situation at home.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakModeled on New York’s “Occupy Wall Street Now,” this Washington demonstration is named “Occupy D.C. Now.” As in New York, the majority of protesters took to the streets to urge a change in the economic situation at home.
1/11
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Modeled on New York’s “Occupy Wall Street Now,” this Washington demonstration is named “Occupy D.C. Now.” As in New York, the majority of protesters took to the streets to urge a change in the economic situation at home.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe protest also involved pacifists, hippies of all age groups, soldiers’ mothers, opponents of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and gay community members, who are using the occasion to demand respect for their rights.
2/11
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The protest also involved pacifists, hippies of all age groups, soldiers’ mothers, opponents of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and gay community members, who are using the occasion to demand respect for their rights.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThere was no unity even among the main participants protesting so-called financial terrorism. Some were pro- others anti-Obama; some supported the Republicans, while others attacked them. One group was demonstrating their disapproval of major corporations…
3/11
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There was no unity even among the main participants protesting so-called financial terrorism. Some were pro- others anti-Obama; some supported the Republicans, while others attacked them. One group was demonstrating their disapproval of major corporations…
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakA veteran used his leg to protest war.
4/11
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A veteran used his leg to protest war.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakCertain inscriptions were simply obscene.
5/11
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Certain inscriptions were simply obscene.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakCity authorities had made thorough preparations for the Liberty Square rally. The police were out in force but the protest ended without incident.
6/11
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City authorities had made thorough preparations for the Liberty Square rally. The police were out in force but the protest ended without incident.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakFollowing the rally, protesters marched in well-organized groups along the streets of the U.S. capital.
7/11
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Following the rally, protesters marched in well-organized groups along the streets of the U.S. capital.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe atmosphere was benign; protesters willingly posed for photographs.
8/11
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The atmosphere was benign; protesters willingly posed for photographs.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakHomeless people joined the procession.
9/11
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Homeless people joined the procession.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakSome offered specific prescriptions.
10/11
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Some offered specific prescriptions.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe march involved many people from several states.
11/11
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The march involved many people from several states.