Oakland General Strike and Protest

Michael Krasny

Nov 3, 2011 at

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Yesterday, Occupy Oakland protesters called for a citywide general strike and organized a march to shut down the Port of Oakland. There were pockets of violence and vandalism, but the day was largely peaceful. We discuss the past, present and future of Occupy Oakland.

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More: Police Use Tear Gas, Arrest Dozens as Occupy Oakland Protests End in Violence
More: Video: March on Port of Oakland
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Guests:

Demian Bulwa, staff writer for The San Francisco Chronicle

Cecily Burt, reporter for The Oakland Tribune

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