Amid escalating clashes between police and those taking part in Occupy protests nationwide, a prominent progressive organization is urging the Justice Department to step in to protect the First Amendment rights of the protesters. Democracy for America (DFA), associated with former presidential candidate and ex-Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean, emailed supporters Wednesday, asking them to sign an online petition to press federal officials to stand up for the protection of those taking part in Occupy. Established based on...
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