Occupy Wall Street

Occupy Wall Street is a non-profit organization based in New York City. Founded in 2011, the organization employs 40 people and is dedicated to promoting radical anti-capitalist and anti-authoritarian viewpoints. Occupy Wall Street distinguishes itself from traditional political parties and organizations by focusing on organizing left-leaning independents to create an alternative to the existing political system. The organization's core mission centers around providing a platform for dissenting voices and advocating for social change. Initially, Occupy Wall Street gained prominence through its occupation of Zuccotti Park in Manhattan, which served as a public forum for discussion and a demonstration of alternative societal structures. Since then, the movement has expanded to encompass over 100 cities across the United States and 1,500 cities globally, inspiring similar grassroots movements worldwide. Occupy Wall Street leverages a network of individuals and groups to advance its goals. The Occupy Solidarity Network, Inc., a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization, provides a legal framework for the movement's activities, focusing on mutual aid and supporting the international Occupy movement. For more information or to get involved, interested individuals can visit Occupy Wall Street's website at occupywallst.org.