We are the 99 Percent. — Priscilla Grim

Grim, Priscilla and Chris. Slogan of the Occupy movement. 17 Sept. 2011 - 9 Nov. 2016. Originally Chris credited an August 2011 flyer for the NYC assembly "We The 99%" for the term.

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