Occupy protests (IMAGE) University of Notre Dame Caption Occupy protesters are pictured in Oakland, California, in 2011. The movement, known for its slogan “We are the 99 percent,” criticized mainstream political parties for representing only the interests of the rich. It was part of a global wave of anti-partisan protests that have disrupted politics in recent years. Credit Photo by Brian Sims via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons. Usage Restrictions Provide Credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.