Russell Simmons, Member of the 1%, on Why He Supports the 99% and OWS

http://www.democracynow.org/2011/11/18/hip_hop_legend_russell_simmons_member

DAY of ACTION

Occupy Wall Street Draws Massive Turnout in NYC and Across the Nation to Mark 2-Month Milestone

http://www.democracynow.org/2011/11/18/occupy_wall_street_draws_massive_turnout

http://occupywallst.org/article/november-17-historic-day-action-99/

November 17 Day of Action:

• Over 30,000 People Rally in New York City (NYPD estimated 32,500), including organized contingents of workers, students, and other members of “the 99%”
• Actions in at least 30 cities across the country and around the world
• Commemoration of 2-Months Since Birth of the 99% Movement, Festival of Lights on Brooklyn Bridge
• Blockade of all Entry-Points to NYSE; hundreds participate in nonviolence civil disobedience
• Sense that a powerful and diverse civic movement for social justice is on the ascent