Anti-Wall Street protests, coast-to-coast

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Protestors affiliated with the "Occupy Wall Street" protests march past a Valentino store on East 65th Street in New York, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. The crowd marched through out the Upper East Side neighborhood, protesting outside the homes of various billionaires and bank owners.

A protestor affiliated with the "Occupy Wall Street" protests plays the trumpet while crossing Park Avenue during a march in New York, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. The crowd marched through out the Upper East Side neighborhood, protesting outside the homes of various billionaires and bank owners.

Boston, Mass.

A protestor who is part of the "Occupy Boston" group is led off by police during a stand-off at the Charlestown Bridge in Boston, Monday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2011.

More than 50 protesters were arrested early Tuesday after they ignored warnings to move from a downtown greenway near where they have been camped out for more than a week, police said. Police spokesman Jamie Kenneally said the arrests began about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday and were mostly for trespassing.

Oakland, Calif.

Protestors participate in an Occupy Oakland rally Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.

Protester Dr. Pam Smith told CBS Station KPIX, "I'm mad as hell ... that we have so many people living on the streets."

But while some have looked for a single, cohesive message from the "Occupy" demonstrators, David Nebenzahl, a handyman from Oakland, told KPIX, ""I kinda' like that fact that we don't have a nine-point agenda."

Atlanta, Ga.

A group of people identifying themselves as Occupy Atlanta protesters set up a barricade around their tent city in Woodruff Park in anticipation of police intervention in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011.

Casper, Wyo.

AP Photo/The Casper Star-Tribune, Tim Kupsick

Marilyn Mullen stands in support for the "Occupy Wall Street" movement during a rally on Center Street in Casper, Wyo., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. More than 50 people held signs and American flags in support of the demonstration which is trying to achieve change in government tax law.

Indianapolis, Ind.

AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Michelle Pemberton

More than a thousand demonstrators gather in Veteran's Plaza in Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 for Occupy Indy, in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement started in New York City last month, currently spreading to other parts of the country.

Indianapolis, Ind.

More than a thousand demonstrators gathered in Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 for Occupy Indy, a protest against everything from bank foreclosures and corporate influence in politics to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and unemployment. Eric Cesar Morales 27, a graduate student working on a four-year Ph.D., flew into Indianapolis from California where he works and studies to attend.

Baltimore, Md.

Jonny Kranz, 29, an unemployed school teacher, from Buffalo, N.Y., takes part in the Occupy Washington demonstration in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Protesters listen to speakers on Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati during the Occupy Cincinnati protest, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.

Boston, Mass.

Occupy Boston demonstrators block an entrance to the Federal Reserve Bank behind a police line in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.

Redding, Calif.

Betty Doty talks to Mike Flanagan, both of Redding, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Turtle Bay, during an "Occupy Redding" rally. People came together to prepare for a rally to be held on Oct. 15 at a Chase bank in Redding, Calif.

"Redding is a pretty conservative place compared to Arcata, Sacramento and Chico," said Flanagan. Those towns recently had similar rallies supporting the movement that started on Wall Street. "The support we saw today was great. It shows that conservatives as well as liberals know the system is broken and needs change," said Flanagan. "The change can't come from the corrupt institutions like banks and mainstream politics that take money from the institutions. We have to get people back in control of government instead of institutions," Flanagan said.

Hartford, Conn.

Protesters hold signs as they take part in an "Occupy Hartford" protest in Hartford, Conn., Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.

Seattle, Wash.

Thousands of Occupy Seattle protesters take to the streets of downtown Seattle Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, during the second week of the protest held in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City. The marchers gathered at Bank of America Fifth Avenue Plaza and for a short time occupied a downtown intersection. Two were arrested when they refused police orders to move from the intersection.

Seattle, Wash.

Police arrest a man who refused to leave a tent pitched at an "Occupy Seattle" protest encampment in downtown Seattle's Westlake Park, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Since the "Occupy Wall Street" protests began in New York's financial district three weeks ago, demonstrators have taken to the streets in solidarity across the United States.

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Seattle, Wash.

Protesters link arms around a tent pitched at an "Occupy Seattle" protest encampment in downtown Seattle's Westlake Park, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011.

Daniel Dorn, of Portland, Ore., tries to get cars to honk their horns as he protests near an "Occupy Seattle" encampment in downtown Seattle's Westlake Park, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. People protesting the current economic situation have camped in the park for several days, mirroring demonstrations in other areas of the country.

Seattle, Wash.

Seattle Police officers surround a tent pitched in downtown Seattle's Westlake Park Wednesday.

Seattle, Wash.

Seattle Police on horseback push back protesters, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, as they remove tents pitched in downtown Seattle's Westlake Park and arrest those who refused to leave them.

Seattle, Wash.

A protester screams as a Seattle Police officer applies pressure to his face, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011.

Seattle, Wash.

Seattle Police officers try to separate protesters who linked arms trying to prevent the removal of a tent in Westlake Park Wednesday during an "Occupy Seattle" protest. At least 25 demonstrators were arrested Wednesday.

CBS Affiliate KIRO reports that the rally's organizers sent out an email saying, "People young and old are taking the streets to let our government and corporations know that we are a democracy that

Worcester, Mass.

AP Photo/Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Christine Peterson

Nearly 200 self-described peaceful protesters gathered on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 9, 2011, on the Worcester, Mass., City Hall common for "Occupy Worcester," part of a string of growing nationwide demonstrations stemming from the Occupy Wall Street protest of corporate America's excessive wealth and political influence.

New York, N.Y.

With the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York's Financial District in their third week, protesters were joined by union members for a massive rally in Foley Square in New York, Oct. 5, 2011. About 5,000 protesters, including union members and college students from an organized walkout, joined Wednesday's rally and march.

New York, N.Y.

Members of trade unions join "Occupy Wall Street" protesters as they march to Foley Square on October 5, 2011 in New York. The demonstrators are protesting bank bailouts, foreclosures and high unemployment from their encampment in the financial district of New York City.

New York, N.Y.

Union members and Occupy Wall Street protesters stage a protest near Wall Street in New York, October 5, 2011.

New York, N.Y.

A woman carries a sign as members of trade unions join "Occupy Wall Street" protesters as they march to Foley Square on October 5, 2011 in New York.

New York, N.Y.

Union members and Occupy Wall Street protesters stage a protest near Wall Street in New York, October 5, 2011.

New York, N.Y.

A New York City police lieutenant swings his baton as he and other officers try to stop protesters who breached a barricade to enter Wall Street, after an Occupy Wall Street march Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 in New York.

Police arrested 23 people Wednesday night, most for disorderly conduct. One was charged with assaulting a police officer.

New York, N.Y.

Protesters with the Occupy Wall Street movement rally after marching through Lower Manhattan on October 5, 2011 in New York City.

New York, N.Y.

A protester kisses Sylvia Jordan, right, before marching through Lower Manhattan on October 5, 2011 in New York City.

New York, N.Y.

Occupy Wall Street protestors and union members stage a protest near Wall Street in New York, October 5, 2011. The demonstrators are protesting bank bailouts, foreclosures and high unemployment from their encampment in the financial district of New York City.

New York, N.Y.

Occupy Wall Street protesters and union members stage a protest near Wall Street in New York, October 5, 2011.

Chicago, Ill.

A worker raises the Bank of America flag as a police officer tries to get protesters with Occupy Chicago to move their camp from outside the building, October 5, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The protest is one of many around the country being held in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests currently taking place in New York City.

Los Angeles, Calif.

A protestor shouts as she is removed by police from a Bank of America branch in downtown Los Angeles, October 6, 2011. At least 10 protesters were arrested after they entered the bank branch and refused to leave. The arrests came at the end of a procession of about 500 protesters from labor unions, "Occupy L.A.," and other groups who marched passed banks and other financial institutions.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Protesters march through downtown Los Angeles' financial district October 6, 2011 during an anti-Wall Street demonstration. At least 11 protesters were arrested after they entered a Bank of America branch and refused to leave. The arrests came at the end of a march of about 500 protestors from labor unions, Occupy LA and other groups.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Protestors march through downtown Los Angeles' financial district October 6, 2011 during an anti-Wall Street demonstration.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Protester Julia Botello, 85, and others occupy the lobby of a Bank of America on October 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The demonstrators are protesting the role of Wall Street banks in the federal budget crisis and in solidarity with protesters in New York and other cities.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Police keep protesters back outside a Bank of America branch in downtown Los Angeles October 6, 2011 during an anti-Wall Street demonstration.

Los Angeles, Calif.

A protester is removed by police from a Bank of America branch in downtown Los Angeles October 6, 2011 during an anti-Wall Street demonstration.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Passersby use Bank of America ATM machines covered by protesters with yellow crime scene tape, outside a Bank of America branch in downtown Los Angeles October 6, 2011 during an anti-Wall Street demonstration.

Tampa, Fla.

Protesters chanting "We are the 99%" march in downtown Tampa, Fla., in support of the Occupy Wall Street protest against financial greed and corruption, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. About 400 protesters gathered, singing and waving signs at passing motorists.

Tampa, Fla.

Protesters chanting "We are the 99%" march in downtown Tampa, Fla., in support of the Wall Street protest against financial greed and corruption, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. About 400 protesters gathered singing and waving signs at passing motorists.

Houston, Texas

Protesters shout slogans during a rally outside Houston's City Hall Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in cities around Texas Thursday, joining the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations demanding an end to corruption in politics and business.

CBS Affiliate KHOU reported a few hundred Occupy Houston protesters marched to the JP Morgan Chase Tower, then to City Hall.

About two dozen demonstrators camped out in downtown's Hermann Square Park Thursday night.

Houston, Texas

Dueling protesters: Justin Conry, left, and Ray Hill try to shout each other down at a rally outside Houston's City Hall Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Houston police stepped in after a crowd surrounded Conry, a 28-year-old owner of a carpet cleaning business who was waving a sign that read, "Blame yourself not the bank. Hard work pays off."

Washington, D.C.

Anti-corporate protesters display banners and placards as they take part in "Occupy DC" protest against corporate greed, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., October 6, 2011. Several hundred people occupied Freedom Plaza outside city hall to demand progressive reform. The "Stop the Machine" rally - midway between the Capitol and the White House - echoed the demands of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement in New York that Thursday drew more than 5,000 people as well as labor-union support.

Washington, D.C.

Anti-corporate protesters display banners and placards as they take part in "Occupy DC" protest at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on October 6, 2011.

Washington, D.C.

A view of the "Occupy DC" protest at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on October 6, 2011.

Washington, D.C.

Anti-corporate protesters display banners and placards at the "Occupy DC" protest in Washington, D.C., October 6, 2011.

Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of demonstrators block the front entrance of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce during a protest against corporate greed, ineffective political leaders and a rising gap between the rich and poor in the United States, October 6, 2011 in Washington, D.C. More than one thousand people gathered to "occupy" Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington.

Washington, D.C.

With the Washington Monument in the background, activists stand in place to form a "99%," representing the "other 99 percent" that is a rallying cry for the "Occupy Wall Street" movement, at Freedom Plaza in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011.

Washington, D.C.

Marianne Ross, of Washington, holds a flag with the word "sold" and the NBC symbol written on it, as several groups - including the Peoples Uprisings, October2011 Coalition, and Occupy DC - rallied at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. The groups held signs against war and corporate greed.

Washington, D.C.

An anti-corporate protester holds up candles during a vigil as a part of the "Occupy DC" protest against corporations at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on October 6, 2011.

Cleveland, Ohio

Rachel Davis, 19, from Berea, Ohio, attends a rally organized by Occupy Cleveland in downtown Cleveland Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, mirroring the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York.

Dayton, Ohio

Racheal Davidson, right, signs a citation given to her by Dayton police officer P.T. Harris, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in Dayton, Ohio. Davidson was cited for stepping into the street to pass out leaflets during a demonstration organized by Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Together on Courthouse Square. Over 50 people participated in the rally.

Sacramento, Calif.

State employee Sarah Tomlinson, 26, took a day off from her job to join dozens of others in a protest in Sacramento, Calif., Oct. 6, 2011, in support of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement in New York.

At least 20 people were arrested overnight Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento, Calif., after police had announced to the crowd they needed to leave the park, since it was closed. Officers armed with tasers, batons and pepperball guns then surrounded the crowd and began making arrests.

New York, N.Y.

Union members and Occupy Wall Street protesters stage a protest near Wall Street in New York, October 5, 2011.

Houston, Texas

A protester holds up a sign during a rally outside City Hall, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Houston.

New York, N.Y.

Occupy Wall Street protesters gather in Washington Square Park, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 in New York.

Austin, Texas

Joshua Whisenhunt, a volunteer facilitator for the first day of Occupy Austin, instructs a crowd outside city hall about communicating with hand signals on Thursday afternoon Oct. 6, 2011.

Demonstrator April Nixon told CBS Station KEYE her goal for the protest was long-term: "Nothing I do now is going to help me in the next ten years, but if I can help my government make a difference, maybe it can affect my children and grandchildren and their children."

Austin, Texas

A demonstrator walks past an American flag with the words "sold out" spray-painted on it in front of City Hall in Austin, Texas, Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2011.

Austin, Texas

A protester who identified himself as Andy holds a sign attached to a flag outside City Hall in Austin, Texas as Occupy Austin began Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2011. Concerns over Wall Street practices and economic inequality that have led to sit-ins and rallies in New York and elsewhere reverberated up to the White House on Thursday, with President Barack Obama saying the protesters are expressing the frustrations of the American public.

Jersey City, N.J.

Glenn Olf, from Jersey City, holds a sign during an "Occupy NJ" protest outside the Goldman Sachs building at 30 Hudson Street, October 6, 2011 in Jersey City. New Jerseyans joined with Occupy Wall Street protesters who came to the financial firms on the Hudson River waterfront, chanting and beating drums.

Jersey City, N.J.

Charles Helms holds a sign during an "Occupy NJ" protest outside the Goldman Sachs building at 30 Hudson Street October 6, 2011 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Austin, Texas

Protestors lie motionless around fake coffins during Occupy Austin Thursday afternoon Oct. 6, 2011 to protest the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Austin, Texas

A demonstrator wearing a Guy Fawkes mask holds a sign outside City Hall during the first day of Occupy Austin on Thursday, October 6, 2011.

Austin, Texas

Fred Doores takes part in an "Occupy Austin" protest, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Austin, Texas.

Austin, Texas

Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, right, jokes with demonstrators at Occupy Austin outside City Hall Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2011. Acevedo said he is proud of the demonstrators in Austin because "they don't let their message get lost in their methods."

Dallas, Texas

Protesters outside the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas building in downtown Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011.

Boise, Ida.

Protesters march through downtown Boise, Idaho, Wednesday Oct. 5, 2011. More than 100 people withstood an afternoon downpour in Idaho's capital to show solidarity with the anti-Wall Street protests held in New York and other cities.

Portland, Ore.

Demonstrators supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement against corporate power protest Thursday, Oct. 6 2011, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in Portland, Ore.

Portland, Ore.

Holly Pruett speaks out at an anti-Wall Street protest Thursday, Oct. 6 2011, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in Portland, Ore.

Portland, Ore.

Demonstrators supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement against corporate power protest, Thursday, Oct. 6 2011, in Portland, Ore. Demonstrators marched downtown Thursday afternoon, disrupting traffic and businesses.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Protesters march in Salt Lake City, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. About 300 people participated in the march, stopping to chant outside banks throughout downtown.

Portland, Ore.

Demonstrators marched downtown Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6 2011, in Portland, Ore.

Boise, Ida.

Protesters march through downtown Boise, Idaho, Wednesday Oct. 5, 2011. More than 100 people withstood an afternoon downpour in Idaho's capital to protest.

Philadelphia, Pa.

People march near City Hall, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Philadelphia. Organizers of the Occupy Philadelphia movement said Thursday's demonstration is meant to be a stand against corporate greed.

Portland, Ore.

Demonstrators supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement against corporate power protest Thursday, Oct. 6 2011, at Pioneer Square, in Portland, Ore.

Philadelphia, Pa.

People gather at City

Philadelphia, Pa.

People gather at City Hall Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Philadelphia.

Boston, Mass.

Emily McArthur of Jamaica Plain, Mass., chants through a bullhorn in front of the Statehouse, in Boston, as part of an Occupy Boston demonstration on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. The group is part of a nationwide grassroots movement in support of the ongoing Wall Street protests in New York.

Boston, Mass.

Occupy Boston protesters march through the city's Financial district, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. The group is part of a nationwide grassroots movement in support of the ongoing Wall

New Orleans, La.

AP Photo/The Times-Picayune, Matthew Hinton

People parade down Tulane Avenue during the Occupy NOLA parade in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests Thursday, October 6, 2011 in New Orleans. The group started at Orleans Parish Court before heading past City Hall and onto Lafayette Square.

Orlando, Fla.

Small business owner Richard Richmond of Melbourne Beach expresses his views during an Occupy Orlando public demonstration in support of Occupy Wall Street gatherings across the country, at the Orange County History Center on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Orlando, Fla.

Wichita, Kas.

Members of "Occupy Wichita" displayed signs in downtown Wichita, Kan. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. The group of a dozen people was formed to show solidarity with Wall Street demonstrators in New York City.

Portland, Me.

Benjamin Hider of Portland, Maine wears a mask and holds up a sign during a protest in Portland, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. "Occupy Maine" has joined in solidarity with Wall Street protesters in New York.

Las Vegas, Nev.

Matt Oldenburg of Nevada, a protester affiliated with the Occupy Las Vegas movement, takes part in a march on the Las Vegas Strip October 6, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Washington, D.C.

Protesters hold candles and placards during a vigil as a part of the "Occupy DC" protest against corporations at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2011.

Las Vegas, Nev.

Protesters with the Occupy Las Vegas movement march on the Strip, October 6, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The protest is one of many around the country held in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests currently taking place in New York City.

Las Vegas, Nev.

A sticker worn by Tony Stroh of Nevada, a protester affiliated with the Occupy Las Vegas movement, as he takes part in a march on the Las Vegas Strip October 6, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The demonstrators are protesting what they believe is greed and corruption among banking and business leaders.

Las Vegas, Nev.

Timothy Urban and his wife, Sarah Urban, of Nevada, take part in an "Occupy Las Vegas" march on the Las Vegas Strip October 6, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.