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Before the Occupy Wall Street movement, labor unions voiced their frustrations through protests aimed at Wall Street's perceived crimes. The narrative surrounding these protests paints a picture of a populace demanding accountability from an elite few who they believe have hijacked democracy for their own gain.
In this struggle, the financial industry's interference in political processes cannot be overstated. Wall Street is noted as the largest source of campaign funds in the U.S., influencing both Congress and state legislatures through lobbying efforts that drown out the voices of ordinary citizens.