A protester – and a symbol – occupy Zuccotti Park
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
NEW YORK — January 1, 2012. Occupy Wall Street was the story of the year and it yielded many opportunities for photojournalists to ply their craft — including NLN photographers — but it wasn’t the only story.
In Times Square, protesters observe
the eighth anniversary of the Iraq War
(Photo: Carol Caver / NLN)
The Iraq and Afghanistan wars ground on throughout most of 2011 – and their respective anniversaries were marked with protests.
Adrienne Kinne of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW)
at a 2011 protest
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
A New Yorker demands the resignation of Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker — and Mayor Michael Bloomberg
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
In New York and elsewhere workers walked the protest and picket lines in solidarity with public sector workers in Wisconsin.
A CodePINK activist demands the release
of whistleblower Bradley Manning
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
A number of organizations took to the streets to demand the release of U.S. Army private Bradley Manning.
The 2011 NYC Pride March was a celebration
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
In New York City the 2011 Pride March was a massive celebration as New York became the largest state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage.
Postal workers marched in 2011
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
Members of the Postal Services four unions came together in 2011 – marching to save the USPS from privatization.
In 2011 New Yorkers sent a message to Governor Andrew Cuomo
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
A number of communities organized themselves to oppose fracking – sending a message to elected officials.
New York’s financial district during an OWS action
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
There was some anger and frustration in New York and elsewhere in 2011.
Hopeful protesters in Foley Square, celebrating OWS…
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
But there was also something special…Hope.
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
Happy New Year from NLN — We’ll see you in the streets of 2012!
View Our Best Photos/Videos From 2011…
A citizen journalist documents the OWS struggle
(Photo: Thomas Good / NLN)
