| Occupy Ashland | |
|---|---|
| Part of the "Occupy" protests | |
| Date | October 6, 2011 – February 13, 2012 |
| Location | |
| Caused by | Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. |
| Methods | Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters |
| Status | Abandoned |
Occupy Ashland included a peaceful protest and demonstration against economic inequality, corporate greed and the influence of corporations[1] and lobbyists on government which has taken place in Ashland, Oregon, United States since 6 October 2011.[2][3] The protests began in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York.[4] The protests included an occupation of the downtown Plaza[5] and a daily picket outside the JPMorgan Chase branch in Ashland.[1]
Protesters and onlookers during an Occupy Ashland gathering
- ^ a b Jeff Barnard (October 27, 2011). "Occupy Wall Street goes micro in small town". Associated Press. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Sam Wheeler (October 6, 2011). "OCCUPY ASHLAND". Mail Tribune. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Sam Wheeler (October 7, 2011). "Occupy Ashland continues without problems". Ashland Daily Tidings. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Sam Wheeler (October 7, 2011). "National protest hits Ashland". Ashland Daily Tidings. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Staff writer (November 2, 2011). "Occupy roundup: Ashland group votes to cut back; Occupy Seattle march on Chase CEO". Associated Press. Retrieved February 23, 2012.