Occupy Milwaukee Takes Over North Avenue Bridge
Tweets, photos and links to stories from the scene of the protest, which shut down the Milwaukee bridge over North Avenue.
Occupy Milwaukee
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Photos: Occupy Milwaukee Takes Over Downtown
The phenomenon that began on Wall Street spread to Milwaukee Saturday with more than 1,500 people.
The Occupy Wall Street movement made its way to Milwaukee Saturday with dozens pouring into Zeidler Square. Tense and anxious, hundreds hung out in the park until noon when the number of marchers swelled to more than 1,500 people. When the call to march rang out, chants, drums and megaphones began blaring from the once quiet crowd as they began marching down Michigan Avenue. The “Occupy Wall Street” movement had officially arrived in Milwaukee.
Steve
11:37 am on Monday, October 17, 2011
Congrats occupy groups. You now have the full out support of the communist party, what a proud day. more ›
Milwaukee Occupied: Loud Protest Ends Peacefully
About 1,500 people hit the streets of Milwaukee on Saturday as part of protests inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement.
As dozens began pouring into Zeidler Square on Saturday morning, tension and excitement spread through the crowd. What began as a quiet, laid back morning with about 100 people swelled to around 1,500 by noon. When the call to march rang out, the docile crowd was instantly energized and chants, drums and megaphones began blaring from the park. The “Occupy Wall Street” movement had officially arrived in Milwaukee. Randy West from Milwaukee said he participated in the march because he has had it with corporate control by major banks. “I’m unemployed and it’s BS that the banks, especially Bank of America, throw surprise fees at us. Chase Bank and the super-duper rich have the all the money and we have nothing, they owe us,” West said. “I’m …
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Brett Hyde
3:06 pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Linda, Marxism and Christianity are nowhere near the same. If they were, why did the Soviet Union and its satellites, China, and every other communist country limit or ban religion (the “opiate of the masses”)? Socialists believe that an all powerful state is needed to control production and all aspects of an individuals life so that “from each according to his abilities, to each according to … more ›
BLOG REPLAY: 'Occupy Wall Street' Protest Hits Streets of Milwaukee
Follow Patch in real time as we cover the "Occupy Milwaukee" protests in downtown Milwaukee — and tell us what you think of the demonstrations.
On Saturday, the "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrations are coming to Milwaukee, with an "Occupy Milwaukee" rally at 11 a.m. at Zeidler Park and a 12:30 p.m. protest at the Chase Bank building on Wisconsin Avenue. The Patch team will be there for both events and will continually update this blog with what's happening...but we want to hear from you as well. Post comments throughout the day in the box below — there's no need to register or log in. Just tell us what you have to say.
Tom liker
10:41 pm on Monday, October 17, 2011
A lot of issues in life come down to money or power, do not kid yourself. Tom more ›
Friday, October 14, 2011
Police Chief Has No Concerns About 'Occupy Milwaukee' Protest
There's no telling how many "99 Percenters" will attend Saturday's demonstration, but Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says the department is ready.
On Saturday anywhere from 25 to 4,000 protesters will converge on Zeidler Park and march to Chase Bank in downtown Milwaukee as part of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement that has swept across the nation. And no matter how many “99 Percenters” turn out for the “Occupy Milwaukee” event, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said his officers are well prepared. “I don’t have any major concerns, quite honestly. I’m convinced that we have a good pre-plan, and we’ve got a disciplined group of officers attending it,” Flynn said at a press conference Friday evening. “We know our mission.” The “Occupy Milwaukee” demonstration is set to begin at 11 a.m. with a rally at Zeidler Park along West Michigan Street. The plan is to move the group to the Chase …
karen k
10:18 pm on Sunday, October 16, 2011
It's about pay to play and about Wallstreet being held accountable for profiting from their own rigged game while main street is left in ruins. It's their job to manage risk and not create risk and then bet the other side of their own creation. The American people know that they have been fleeced and are waking up. To say it's simply against rich people is ridiculous. To say it's simply about … more ›
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Taking Part in 'Occupy Milwaukee'? We Want to Hear from You
If you are planning to attend Saturday's rally and protest in downtown Milwaukee, share your insights with Patch.
The "Occupy Wall Street" movement defined by protests against the financial elite throughout the country is coming to Milwaukee on Saturday, and Patch is looking to connect with local people who plan to attend. Occupy Milwaukee is Saturday, with an 11 a.m. rally at Zeidler Park and a 12:30 p.m. protest at the Chase Bank building on Wisconsin Avenue. The group has a Facebook page and Twitter account, and WISN reports the group is already meeting with police to avoid some of the problems that have taken place elsewhere. More than 100 people were arrested in Boston, reports the Washington Post, and about 700 were arrested earlier this month in New York, says the Daily News. Are you planning to attend Saturday's rally and/or protest? We want …
Meg
10:03 pm on Friday, October 14, 2011
I encourage you to read about the origins of OW here. http://t.co/hxMvwMxx The roots of discontent run deep, and this is just the beginning of the changes to come. more ›
Anon
3:48 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
@Craig I think the answer is obvious. Stop waging pointless wars and stop being capitalist assholes who over complicate life. Smoke a joint instead of going to work. Grow some fucking vegetables. Get stoned and contemplate the great mysteries of the universe, or balance your checkbook, your call. You WOULD want a new Cadillac because you probably think material things will make you happy... Keep … more ›