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Former Marine To CNN: When I Fought For U.S., I Was ‘Patriot,’ But When I Fight For My People I’m ‘Thug’

CNN, At This Hour, May 1, 2015. Read more... http://crooksandliars.com/2015/05/former-marine-i-was-patriot-now-im-thug

Amy Goodman Of Democracy Now! Interviews Scott Olsen In Chicago

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! sat down and talked with Scott Olsen in Chicago on March 20th, right after he and other fellow veterans tossed their military service medals during the #NoNATO protests. Goodman: We're joined at the NATO

Responding To A Medical Alert, NY Police Shoot 68-Year-Old Black Marine Veteran Dead

Responding to a Medical Alert, NY Police Shoot 68-Year-Old Black Marine Veteran Dead.

Lawyer: Scott Olsen Intentionally Shot By Beanbag

Iraq war veteran Scott Olsen was hit in the head with a beanbag round during an Occupy Oakland protest last October, says Olsen's attorney. The shot fractured Olsen's skull.

#OccupyMinneapolis: Vietnam Veteran Facing Foreclosure

Members of Occupy Minneapolis are participating in today's national day of action against foreclosures, "Occupy our Homes" called by Occupy Wall Street. Tuesday will begin another home occupation to defend Vietnam veteran Bobby Hull from eviction on Dec. 6th.

Good News: Scott Olsen Released From Hospital

Former U.S. Marine Scott Olsen, whose injury during clashes between Oakland police and protesters last month galvanized the Anti-Wall Street movement, has been released from the hospital, friends said on Friday.

Veterans Of The 99% March In Support Of Occupy Wall Street And Scott Olsen

Members of the New York City chapter of <a href="http://ivaw.org/">Iraq Veterans Against the War </a>and dozens of other uniformed veterans known as "Veterans of the 99%" pause in front of the New York Stock Exchange while marching from Vietnam Veterans Plaza to Zucotti Park where the Occupy Wall Street movement is centered on November 2, 2011 in New York City.