Investor Uprising Covers Bigger, Bolder 'Occupy Wall Street' Protests

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Investor Uprising continues its coverage of the "Occupy Wall Street" protests in Lower Manhattan with a story and photo essay that examines the reality behind the headlines.

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The story, "Occupy Wall Street Spills Over to Main Street," features reporting by Investor Uprising Community Editor Noreen Seebacher and exclusive photos by Asa Aarons, the Emmy-winning consumer reporter and photojournalist. For the second consecutive week, Seebacher and Aarons provide eyewitness coverage of the demonstrations that have spread from New York to dozens of cities nationwide.

They report that the protests are growing bigger, louder, edgier... and sadder, as labor leaders, clergy, publicity seekers, and a diverse group of public figures join everyday people in opposition to an economy gone wrong. People seem to want a kinder, gentler capitalism – one more aligned with the vision of It's a Wonderful Life's George Bailey than Old Man Potter, the story suggests.

Benedict J. Fernandez, a photographer who chronicled the social unrest and protests of the 1960s, was interviewed by Seebacher and Aarons for their story. Fernandez is highly regarded for the images he took of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. during the year before his death.  "This is no comparison to the violent protests of the 60s, when people were literally fighting for their lives," says Fernandez. "There is just depression and malaise."

Read the full update on Occupy Wall Street and see the latest photos on Investor Uprising.

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