Occupy Wall Street Emerges as "First Populist Movement" on the Left Since the 1930s

Occupy Wall Street Emerges as "First Populist Movement" on the Left Since the 1930s

www.DemocracyNow.org - As the "Occupy" movement expand from the "Occupy Wall Street" protest in New York City throughout the United States, Democracy Now! speaks to two guests about its historical significance. "This is an incredibly significant moment in U.S. history," says Dorian Warren of Columbia University. "It might be a turning point because this is the first time we have seen an emergence of populist movement on the left since the 1930s." Also interviewed is FireDogLake blogger Kevin Gosztola who has been reporting from the occupations in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. For the complete transcript, podcast, and for additional reports on Occupy Wall Street on Democracy Now!, visit http://www.democracynow.org/tags/occu... FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook:   / democracynow   Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube:    / democracynow   Daily Email News Digest: http://www.democracynow.org/subscribe Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit http://www.democracynow.org/donate/YT