Occupy Philadelphia was a collaboration that included nonviolent protests and demonstrations with an aim to overcome economic inequality,[1] corporate greed and the influence of corporations and lobbyists on government. The protest took place at Thomas Paine Plaza, which is adjacent to Philadelphia's City Hall.[2]
Occupy Philadelphia | |
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Part of the Occupy movement | |
Date | 6 October 2011 – Ongoing (12 years, 169 days) |
Location | |
Caused by | Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. |
Methods | Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters |
Status | Won |
Arrests and injuries | |
Injuries | 3 taken to the hospital Many did not seek medical treatment[citation needed] |
Arrested | 93 |
As of June 2012, Occupy Philadelphia had continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions.[3]
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