The Occupy Movement has been kicked out of Zuccotti Park, but they are trying to keep the spirit of protest alive with demonstrations on this bitterly cold day in front of the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

The immediate cause for the demonstration is both senators support for the National Defense Authorization Act, a bill that has come under fierce criticism from both the left and the Libertarian right for codifying the president’s and the military’s right indefinitely detain someone accused of terrorism, including U.S. citizens.

No less an authority than The New York Times editorial page called  the bill ”a complete political cave-in, one that reinforces the impression of a fumbling presidency,” although they note that the provisions were attached to a military spending bill to make it harder for the president to veto it.

The protest comes  as Occupiers and others have wondered what is next for the burgeoning movement, now that they now longer can claim Zuccotti Park as their home and as the colder weather makes the occupation of public spaces more difficult.  Read More