Last week, as Zuccotti Park was being raided by NYPD, and a day of action and marches followed, there was an attempted media blackout. Journalists were roughed up by police, pepper sprayed, had a barrier tossed at them and even were arrested, despite having the approved police press passes. Now 13 news organizations, including the NYT have sent a letter of protest to the NYPD. So are we seeing a drastic change in the way journalists are treated? Democracy Now! 's Ryan Devereaux discusses.
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