Unmasking the Anarchists: Occupy Oakland Returns
BY KATE CONGER
Photo illustration by Andrew J. Nilsen.
Just before noon, the explosive echo of a deployed tear gas canister rings through Frank Ogawa Plaza. Moments before, demonstrators — some wearing black bloc garb, others with their faces uncovered — had been munching on free cupcakes. Now they dash into the intersection to confront riot police. It's May 1. If you had somehow missed the banners and signs, or the panicky press coverage, the protesters charging into a high noon skirmish with the cops should be an instant giveaway — this is Occupy Oakland. Anarchist organizer Barucha Peller skirts the back of the crowd. She seems to know everyone, stopping again and again to ask,... more >>
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