Jesse Jackson Occupies OWS Medical Tent, Saves it from Being Evicted by NYPD

A little after 11:25PM, there was a big commotion on the south side of Zuccotti Park as someone mic checked that the NYPD was moving into to remove the “medical tent” (tents are a violation of the park’s rules.). Occupy Wall Street protesters immediately locked arms and vowed to protect it. Out of nowhere, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson swooped in and briefly spoke face to face with the NYPD as officers continued to amass on Cedar Street. Read more »

Michael Jackson Death Inspires Suicides

For some fans, Michael Jackson’s death is apparently too much to bear. A dozen devotees have allegedly killed themselves since last Thursday, according to the founder of an online fan club for the now departed pop performer. Gary Taylor of MJJcommunity.com says, “Michael Jackson would never want this. He would want them to live.” In a recent video, Reverend Jesse Jackson responds to reports of seven fan suicides, saying: Read more »