Protests
A Glimpse of 'Tent City'
Across the street from the Federal Reserve Bank in the middle of Boston’s financial district, an unusual cityscape has sprouted. Neat rows of brightly-colored tents, waving banners, and scrawled posters now command the green space in Dewey Square, and serve as one of the central meeting places for the Occupy Boston movement.
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Stephanie Grindle (center), A North Eastern law student, is discussing the legal tent mission with a potential volunteer. Among the tents in the square, this legal tent serves as the central location for people to volunteer and receive legal council. Other tents include medical, food, and clothing.
pedal power
Without ready access to outlets, some peddle powered dynamos were brought in Thursday to power the PA system for a hip hop showcase.
Occupy Boston Protest
Michael, a retired teacher, and his son Justin, an unemployed surgical technician, discuss and debate the state of the economy and other topics with people at the Occupy Boston protest.
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Tents fill Dewey Square Park, in Boston’s financial district as people participate in the Occupy Boston protests
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Amanda Palmer, of The Dresden Dolls fame, performs for fans and supporters of the protest today.
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Volunteers work to sort and serve donations of food, water and medicine to those staying in the park with Occupy Boston.
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A statue of Ghandi, serves to a welcome visitors and protestors to the gathering grounds of Occupy Boston.
