The Occupy Wall Street movement that began in New York last month with a few people has expanded to protests across the country with marches and camps taking shape from Tampa, Florida to Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Protesters' messages range from anti-corporate sentiments to frustration with the financial system and politicians.
Musicians perform on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall during the Occupy LA protest October 8, 2011.ReutersA demonstrator holds a sign at the Occupy LA protest on the lawn in front of Los Angeles City Hall on October 8, 2011.ReutersJessica O'Donnell holds a sign at the Occupy LA protest on the lawn in front of Los Angeles City Hall on October 8, 2011.ReutersA man wears an Occupy LA t-shirt at their protest camp in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2011.ReutersSusan Cameron, 49, writes messages in chalk on the sidewalk at the Occupy LA protest camp in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2011. The Occupy Wall Street movement that began in New York last month with a few people has expanded to protests across the country with marches and camps taking shape from Tampa, Florida to Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Protesters' messages range from anti-corporate sentiments to frustration with the financial system and politicians.ReutersPumpkins decorated with the faces of bankers are displayed at the Occupy LA protest camp in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2011.ReutersOccupy LA demonstrators cheer on the lawn in front of Los Angeles City Hall on October 8, 2011.Reuters