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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-10-11 11:51 AM
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Occupy Madison brings national protest to city
By Samy Moskol

Published: Monday, October 10, 2011
Updated: Monday, October 10, 2011 04:10

Occupy Madison held its first general assembly meeting in Reynolds Park Friday.

As more protesters take to the streets in New York City, demonstrators brought the Occupy Wall Street movement to Madison over the weekend ...

The Occupy Madison branch held its first general assembly meeting Friday at Reynolds Park, with roughly 200 people in attendance. Some protesters have been camping overnight, although they are not allowed to use tents or cook food. Madison police have a constant presence at the park.

Volunteers discussed six demands at Saturday's general assembly meeting. The list of demands included "a fair and just economic system" and "the end of institutionalized racism, sexism, homophobia and attacks on immigrants." ...

http://www.dailycardinal.com/news/occupy-madison-brings-national-protest-to-city-1.2639533
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