On the Occupy Wall Street ‘Media Blackout’

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011 – 4:18 pm (EST)

Among those part of and concerned with the Occupy Wall Street movement, it’s very common to hear complaints about the lack of mainstream media coverage. There’s even a sign at the occupation’s media center that says, “Welcome to the media blackout.” To a large extent, the blackout is real. The New York Times and other local papers didn’t give the movement headlines until almost a week in, with the…