It's clear that Occupy Wall Street has established itself in the popular imagination—at least for now. The protests and encampments served to propel Occupy Wall Street, and local variations of the phrase, into a brand name. Things are at a turning point as police are clearing the Occupy encampments in various cities. If OWS is being forced to move out, it might as well move up! By this I mean the time has come to engage electoral politics. Washington's unique election rules make the state a natural breeding ground for grass-roots groups like Occupy Wall Street to get their party on the ballot and representatives who share their... More >>>