Providence, RI Sat. Dec 10, 2011
While Occupy Wall Street, and other large occupy movements have been evicted from their parks, Mirriam Weizenbaum, the OP movement pro bono lawyer is mediating with the city to stay in the park through the winter.
The Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, Direct Action for Rights and Equality, the Rhode Island Housing Advocacy Project and Rhode Island Jobs with Justice and Occupy Providence have coordinated the event.
Governor Chafee issued a decision Friday afternoon allowing an overnight protest on the State House lawn.
The Raging Grannies of Rhode Island performed for an estimated crowd of 400 people.
Occupy Providence held its GA meeting at the State House after the foreclosure protest.
the empty energy emitting from the State House did not deter the patriots from freezing their asses off in support of a good cause.
laurelcasey 2 months ago