If the Occupy movement had not been as successful as it has been in broadening the national conversation to include the issues of economic equality, it would not be drawing as much hostile flack from the press or politicians.
Many Democrats fear an activist movement can hurt their re-election prospects by focusing on unsolved problems. Others see it as a direct challenge to months of debate on the need to cut deficits and impose austerity.
To date, this movement has survived snowstorms and police attacks. Its tougher challenges may have just begun.
Cross-posted from Al Jazeera(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
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