CAPE MAY – The national news is full of images of “occupy” protests around the world with participants seeking economic and social justice.
The protests have been far away from Cape May County. Sat., Nov., 12, the American Dream Movement of Cape May County is inviting the public to join the “99 percent,” in a non-partisan, peaceful, progressive protest for economic and social justice.
The protest will begin at 1 p.m. in Cape May. According to spokesperson Margerite Chandler, the public is invited to walk around downtown Cape May carrying signs and handing out information about the American Dream Movement. She said participants should feel free to wear occupational uniforms to underscore diversity or red/white/blue for solidarity.
“All people are welcome, children too, we are the 99 percent,” said Chandler.
Participants may park in the public lot across from Swain’s, between Lafayette & Perry Street – then cross Perry at the light and walk two houses down W. Perry (red house); to # 406 to the parking area, where the group will convene.
Chandler said participants are encouraged to bring signs with messages such as: Restore Democracy, Save Social Security, Invest in Education, Curb Wall Street, End All Wars, Medicare For All, Create Green Jobs, Fair Taxes For All, Make Work Pay, Jobs Not Cuts, America’s Not Broke, Make Wall Street Pay, Curb Corporate Power, and Put America to Work-Rebuild America.
The American Dream Movement is a coalition of over 100 nationally respected, nonpartisan political and media organizations that have joined together to give voice to the 99%. According to its website, people of our nation grew up hearing about the American Dream.
“It’s the dream of a country where, if you work hard and play by the rules, you can live with dignity, provide for your family, and give your kids a better life. A country where we strive for greatness–and take care of each other when times get hard.”
“Right now the American Dream is under siege. Tens of millions of willing workers can’t find jobs. Millions of homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure and millions more are underwater. Instead of investing in our shared future, politicians are giving tax breaks to the rich and then slashing vital services families depend on. Rather than expanding protections for the middle class during these difficult economic times, they’re trying to gut workers’ rights.”
The movement was born among the teachers, students, firefighters and nurses of Wisconsin who took over their Capitol to stop Governor Walker’s power grab, according to the American Dream Movement.
For local information, email: americandream@cape-may.net
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