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As the weather heats up, so will the action. But what direction should the movement take?

The cohesive communities formed in town square in the fall are over, but the movement lives on.

The heart of the movement desires a new, different society.

From Occupy the SEC to a plan to reduce the federal deficit, Occupy groups are diving into the nitty-gritty of crafting public policy.

At Occupy Wall Street, an unlikely mix of students, vets, bankers, regulators and academics are planning alternative financial institutions—including an Occupy bank.

In contrast to Obama’s go-easy approach, officials like Eric Schneiderman and Martha Coakley are insisting on vigorous prosecution of bankers.

Count the liberal mayor of Los Angeles as one of those apologists for suppressing truth in the name of civic order.

There is no three-strikes law for crooked bankers, who usually get off with a fine and a promise not to do it again, and again and again.

Can we all agree that a $1 billion swindle represents a lot of money? So why isn't former Citigroup Chairman Robert Rubin breaking a sweat?

The best way to ensure corporate accountability is to save a seat on every board for an independent watchdog.