| As more veterans begin to return to their homes in New Jersey, they face grim job prospects, a weak economy, dysfunctional government and increasing wealth disparity. They will find strong support from the Occupation movement which is rapidly becoming a forceful countervailing voice for economic and governmental reform.
Occupy Wall Street Marchers on their way to Washington arrived in New Brunswick last night and plan to be at Occupy Trenton in the WWII Memorial across from the State House late this afternoon. Members of Occupy Princeton and Occupy New Brunswick along with other local organizations will be joining them in the march to Trenton. Some New Jerseyans, including the Coalition for Peace, are also planning to join OWS in their forward march on Saturday into Pennsylvania.
Occupy Trenton will play host today to veterans who along with OWS will join in OT's first march through the streets of the city this evening. They will begin at the World War II Memorial and make their way to the WW I Memorial (1 Memorial Drive) and then on to The Trenton Battle Monument, which commemorates the American victory at the first Battle of Trenton (348 North Warren Street.) As Maureen Rose Ice, a veteran OT participant, says, These sites represent an important symbolism to the members of Occupy Trenton, who are determined to legally and respectfully redress the problems within our government, fully aware of our responsibility as citizens to fight enemies both at home and abroad."
"Got Our Stuff Back!" Following court orders to return OT property confiscated by State Troopers, a truck arrived yesterday at 4:00 PM. Rather than bringing the items into the memorial, workers dumped them along a back road two flights of stairs up from the memorial. Some stuff, including an IMac computer, had been damaged. The process was documented by video.
"Got Our Tent City" OT received a permit for their tent city and started setting it up last night amidst the rain. They plan to have it available for use tonight by OWS marchers and as a second venue for their activities. The Trenton Battle Monument will also be the backdrop to OT's second location where tents and other structures are allowed. It will add a workable space for a media outlet, for larger meetings, and for tired Occupiers to rest undisturbed. Tent City is located at North 25 Park (N. Warren St. near Tucker St.)
For the most up-to-date schedule information go to OT's website or NYCMarch2DC. or twitter at #occupythehighway, or call OT at (609) 222-4790. |
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