Occupy Oakland's Livestreamer Controversy 

Live video feeds have been a critical part of Occupy — but now, some activists argue that they're a threat to the movement.

When Spencer Mills hooked his iPhone up to a livestreaming app and began documenting the events of the November 2 General Strike, he never could've expected what would happen: that the night would present a pivotal moment for Occupy Oakland; that after…

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