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HOW IT BEGAN

Occupying Wall Street started out as a small gathering of young students on September 17, 2011, but quickly turned into a worldwide movement.

It's simple. The chants of "We are the 99 percent" have been bellowing on Wall Street for over a month. The 99 percent refers to the difference in wealth between the top 1 percent and the other citizens of the United States.

Their grievances are straightforward, end social and economic inequality, corporate greed, and the power and influence of corporations, particularly from the financial service sector...

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LEADERS OF THE MOVEMENT

Read about the leaders of the 99%, what they are working toward and what it's like on the ground in the movement.

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