S7 E8: The People's Pushback
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Occupy Wall Street - The 99%
- In 2011, activists initiated the Occupy Wall Street movement, protesting against economic inequality.
- The movement highlighted the disparity between the wealthiest 1% and the remaining 99% of the population.
- This followed the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent government bailouts, which further fueled public frustration.
- The Occupy movement gained national attention and called for systemic changes in financial systems.
- The movement criticized the lack of accountability for the financial crisis and the unequal distribution of wealth.
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