An incomplete activism roundup:
Deepak Chopra at Occupy Wall Street: “No problem can be solved at the level of consciousness at which it was created.” Indeed.
Last night saw a swell of people, as tens of thousands marched from Foley Square to Zuccotti Park, renamed “Liberty Plaza,” the site of the protest encampment where hundreds have been sleeping since Sept. 17. Despite it being another peaceful march, police later beat a handful of protesters with batons. Yes, the group was attempting to march down Wall Street after they toppled a police barricade. But I’m not convinced beating with batons were warranted. Police say a total of 28 people were arrested. Democracy Now! has had some great coverage, including an interview with Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine.