Posted 8 years ago on Feb. 29, 2012, 5:05 p.m. EST by OccupyWallSt

Today, protests are underway in cities across the world. For background on why we're occupying to Shut Down The Corporations and the American Legislative Exchange Council, [see here](http://occupywallst.org/article/f29-shut-down-corporations-leap-action-reclaim-our/). Follow [@F29PDX](https://twitter.com/#!/F29PDX), [@OccupyWallSt](https://twitter.com/#!/OccupyWallSt), [@OWSTactical](https://twitter.com/#!/OWSTactical), #F29 (#29F for European actions), and #ALEC on Twitter. Because there are large numbers of decentralized actions today, we will do our best to make updates and include links to individual livestreams below. **Updated, 3/1:**Via [Shut Down the Corporations](http://www.shutdownthecorporations.org/?p=289): > As an overview, the actions today varied from sit-ins and pickets to street theater and banner drops. There were many creative actions including a foreclosure on Citibank, a “Corporate Debutant Ball” in Salt Lake City, teach-ins in Norman, OK and Naples, FL, actions targeting Pfizer, the Koch Brothers and Bank of America in New York, and a delicious Ice Cream Bloc in Oakland. Three distribution centers of Wal-Mart were shut down in a coordinated southern California action, as well as the World Corporate Headquarters of Pfizer in Connecticut. Further ALEC corporations targeted included Monsanto in Washington D.C., AT&T in Kansas City, MO and Atlanta, an action at the BP trial in New Orleans, Bank of America in Charlotte, PNM in Alburqurque, Altria in Richmond, and Peabody Coal in St. Louis. Dozens of other cities took action as part of F29 including Denver, Minneapolis, Louisville, Winston-Salem, and many others. We are proud to say the tone of the actions today remained jubilant and focused even in the face of police repression. ![f29 ows](//i.imgur.com/4YaP3.jpg) ###Live Updates - **9:00AM EST, March 1st:** Here are a few more highlights we missed from yesterday's highly successful mobilizations: Four people were arrested in **Kansas City** while occupying an AT&T building; Occupiers joined indigenous communities to protest land theft and ecological abuses at a **Nevada** coal plant; at least one person was arrested in **Denver** after protests against pharmaceutical corporations; **New Orleans** protested at the BP trial; three **Portland** protesters chained themselves to a Wells Fargo after 1000s marched on several ALEC-affiliated corporations; and so much more! - **5:40PM EST:** via @F29PDX: "Here's what's happening now: March in Las Vegas; direct action in Rockland, MA; march in Norfolk, VA; Rally in Gainesville, FL, rally and march in Phoenix, AZ; Rally in Minneapolis, MN; protest against Fletcher-Daniels in Kansas City, MO; and march in Portland! Follow [Shut Down the Corporations](http://www.shutdownthecorporations.org/) for more updates tonight. - **5:10PM EST:** Two arrested at huge march in **Portland**. Occupy **Las Vegas** shuts down Walmart. - **4:20PM EST:** **UC-Davis** protesters shut down a U.S. Bank. Heavy police presence in **Portland** as police on motorcycles and bicycles try to cut off march and force protesters onto sidewalks. Some Occupiers have broken through police lines. Crowd estimated in 1000s. ([Portland livestream](http://www.livestream.com/occupyptown)). **Oakland** is off to shut down some banks. ([Oakland livestream](http://www.livestream.com/occupyoakland)). **Occupy DC** has returned to Walmart construction site to continue protest. - **3:50PM EST:** General Assembly underway at occupied university in **Barcelona**. Anti-ALEC demos getting started in more cities and towns across the US. Occupiers in **New Hampshire** will target Koch brother-funded Americans for Prosperity. Numbers grow in **Portland** despite rain. Occupy **Boston** heading to City Hall to demand: "No HIKES! No CUTS! No Layoffs" in public transit at 6pm. - **3:10PM EST:** Police attack retreating Walmart protesters in **SoCal**, who had already declared victory by shutting down all targets. Some arrested while falling back as police rush forward with pepper guns loaded. Some Occupiers injured and seen limping away from police line. Others being treated by medics for bruises from baton strikes. Crowd dwindling as most protesters leave, some running to their cars. - **2:50PM EST:** Police move in on **SoCal** protesters with batons drawn, push back and begin kettling protesters. Police seen on livestream cutting off escape routes, using unnecessary force against protesters who are trying to follow dispersal orders, and aiming pepper-ball guns at nonviolent protesters. Crowds also assembling in **Portland**. - **2:10PM EST:** Standoff continues at Walmart warehouse in **SoCal**. via Occupy The Hood LA: ‏ @OTH_LosAngeles Keep in mind Riot Gear police came in while Occupy protesters were having a block party with music and discussion #PoliceState #FTP. - **2:00PM EST:** Occupy **Oakland** will rally at noon PST ar Snow Park to shut down the banks, and 6pm PST at Oscar Grant Park for a Funeral for Capitalism. OWS **NYC** continues to occupy Bryant Park in front of BoA tower. Eight arrests were made outside Pfizer R&D facility in **Connecticut** after multiple CT Occupations protest. Actions have also begun across **Arizona**, **Utah**, and **New Mexico** targeting ALEC's connection to racist anti-immigrant legislation and for-profit prisons. ([Phoenix livestream](http://www.livestream.com/occupyphoenix)) - **1:30PM EST:** Peaceful **SoCal** demo has been declared "unlawful" by riot cops who have kettled protesters and given dispersal orders despite being surrounded on all sides. In **NYC**, protesters run up to AT&T to decry anti-union policies. - **1:10PM EST:** Banner drop at Grand Central overpass in **NYC** ([photo](//i.imgur.com/gmaL7.jpg)) - **1:04PM EST:** Protesters put bed in middle of intersection ([photo](//i.imgur.com/GPFGv.jpg)) at 43rd st. and Madison Ave in **NYC**. **[Who are you in bed with?](http://whoareyouinbedwith.tumblr.com/post/18500400000/outbedyourself-f29-who-are-you-inbedwith)** ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/RevPlay)) ([Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/whoareyouinbedwith)) - **1:00PM EST:** Riot police have surrounded anti-Wal Mart demo in **SoCal**, where protesters have been celebrating and listening to music in the intersection after shutting down all targeted warehouses. - **12:30PM EST:** Actions starting in **dozens more US cities**, including Huntsville, Dayton, New Brunswick, Nashville, Buffalo, Albany, Richmond, Eugene, Louisville, Pensacola, Albuquerque, New Orleans, Charlotte, and more. Reports of arrests at BoA HQ in **NYC** as police aggressively push back protesters. - **12:00PM EST:** Large crowd in **Pittsburgh** protesting drastic cuts in public transit system, including potential shut-down of 35% of services, half of all routes, and 500 jobs. ([Pittsburgh livestream](http://www.livestream.com/occupypittsburgh)). **Orlando** begins march on BoA. ([Orlando livestream](http://www.livestream.com/occupy_orlando)). - **11:30AM EST:** In **Spain**, massive protests still underway in Valencia and other cities. ([Barcelona livestream](http://bambuser.com/v/2411358)). Teach-in underway in Bryant Park in front of Citibank discussing toxic loans, foreclosure, & bank crimes as Wells Fargo gets eviction notices in **NYC**. Anti-Walmart protesters continue to hold intersections in **SoCal**. - **11:20AM EST:** Rally in **Portland** will begin 11:30am PST at SW Naito Pkwy & Ankeny. Currently PDX bike swarm is preparing for actions. - **11:00AM EST:** **DC** will regroup at Walmart construction site (Georgia & Missouri NW) at 3pm, and at Friendship Heights metro at 7pm. Pfizer HQ in **NYC** completely surrounded by police barricades, area around shut down by massive police presence and protesters. March now headed back to Bryant Park to prepare for BoA shutdown. **SoCal** has shutdown a *third* Walmart distro center, reports "all targeted warehouses closed for the day." **Austin** begins ["evict Monsanto" rally](http://occupyaustin.org/2012/02/press-release-occupy-the-food-supply/). - **10:20AM EST:** Reports that 2nd warehouse in **SoCal** is closed! **Atlanta** begins protest [in front of AT&T](https://twitter.com/#!/OWSAtlanta/status/174872512172265472). March in **NYC** arrives at Pfizer (43rd & 3rd), police have set up a kettle. Protesters, joined by doctors for universal health care, are taking the street instead. - **10:10AM EST:** 10 arrests and Monsanto on lock-down in **DC**. Police seen barricading Bank of America tower in preparation for demo in **NYC**. - **9:50AM EST:** In **NYC**, march leaves Bryant Park to shut down Pfizer. ([NYC Livestream](http://www.ustream.tv/channel/9753135)). In **So. Cal**, Occupiers report one Walmart warehouse closed for the day, now marching to 2nd warehouse. In **Europe**, unions and labor groups in every EU state begin actions against austerity in **Brussels** and elsewhere. - **9:45AM EST:** 400 people from multiple **Southern California** Occupations including LA, Long Beach, Orange County, and Riverside begin march to shut down Walmart distribution centers in support of non-union warehouse workers. ([SoCal Livestream](http://www.ustream.tv/channel/9753135)). - **9:30AM EST:** Student protests have erupted across **Spain**. The University of Valencia is being occupied by students engaged in a weeks-long campaign to stop cuts and austerity. Students in Valencia were violently attacked by police during peaceful protests in recent weeks. Solidarity demonstrations have also spread in Barcelona, Madrid, and many other cities. In the U.S., arrests already reported in **Washington, DC** as Occupiers [block entrances at Monsanto HQ](https://twitter.com/#!/lacymacauley/status/174841264498421760/photo/1/large).