Occupy Wall Street Movement
In October 2011, Batra wrote an article in Truthout in support of the OWS movement, which is seen to be protesting the influence of wealthy financiers in government policy. Batra argues that legislative changes since the Reagan Presidency, with regard e.g. to taxes, benefits, mergers & acquisitions, have contributed greatly to increase the inequalities and economic problems in the U.S. He suggests the OWS movement push for their repeal.
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