FORT WORTH -- Members of Occupy Fort Worth are struggling to navigate their next step.Activists first gathered in early October in Burnett Park to launch a local base of the growing movement protesting income inequality and corporate influence over government.
Members have found support from parts of the community while the relationship with local officials and police appears to have soured.
"I would really like to see our group work more with the City Council and city officials," said Jo Jones, a member of Occupy Fort Worth's recently formed media committee.
Activists say the city is applying ordinances in violation of their rights to free speech and protest. An Occupy Fort Worth member plans to bring up the issue at tonight's City Council meeting.
Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/24/3470140/occupy-fort-worth-protesters-at.html#ixzz1bnfmvxBH
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