Community holds second march demanding justice after Trayvon Martin's death

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Phoenix residents united Wednesday night at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix at the “Million Hoodie March,” sharing the message to stand up for justice for Trayvon Martin and to bring together communities. Read story

Protesters rally against possibility of war with Iran

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More than 50 protesters marched through downtown Phoenix Saturday in opposition to U.S. sanctions against Iran and the looming possibility of war with the Middle Eastern nation. Read story

Police arrest 6 protesters, seize camping equipment at Occupy Phoenix

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Six Occupy Phoenix protesters were arrested late Thursday night for urban camping in Cesar Chavez Plaza, violations that prompted Phoenix Police to tear down much of the movement’s camp, authorities said. Read story

Rev. Jesse Jackson encourages Occupy Phoenix protesters to remain nonviolent

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A visit by civil rights leader and Baptist minister Rev. Jesse Jackson revitalized the Occupy Phoenix protests Thursday afternoon at downtown Phoenix’s Cesar Chavez Plaza. Read story

Eight Occupy Phoenix members arrested during 'sleep-in' protest

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Eight members of the ongoing Occupy Phoenix protest were arrested in Cesar Chavez Plaza on Friday night while protesting the City of Phoenix ordinance against camping in public spaces. Read story

Slide show: Occupiers hold candlelight vigil for injured veteran

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About 50 people held a candlelight vigil at Cesar Chavez Plaza Thursday as part of the ongoing Occupy Phoenix demonstration that has lasted since Oct. 15. Read story

Occupy Phoenix protesters rely on local businesses for basic needs

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Occupy Phoenix protesters have relied on nearby businesses, both local shops and franchises, for food, restrooms and a place to relax as the movement enters its second week. Read story

Occupy Phoenix organizes for long-term protest

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Occupy Phoenix, a protest in solidarity with the nationwide Occupy movement against corporate greed and political influence, has continued for over a week, with crowds of 50 to 100 protesters gathering daily in downtown Phoenix. Read story

Slide show: Faces of Occupy Phoenix

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While their demands may be disparate and multitudinous, demonstrators who have joined the ranks of Occupy Phoenix show solidarity in their discontent with the current situation. Read story

Occupy Phoenix protest draws thousands over weekend; dozens arrested for loitering

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Nearly 50 people were arrested this weekend during the first two days of the Occupy Phoenix protest in Margaret T. Hance Park and Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix. Read story