Saturday, November 23, 2024

Tag: Standing Rock

Armed Police Clash with Protesters as the Situation in North Dakota...

Police are using armored vehicles, tasers, percussion grenades and sound canons to try and disperse the protesters.

The Cannon Ball Saga, An Epic Story From The American Heartland

As they have been for millennia, the tribe's actions today must be based on the common good of their grandchildren and their grandchildren—generations into the future.

DAPL Crackdown Continues With Rubber Bullets and Mace As Water Protectors...

“We are disappointed to see that our state and congressional delegations have failed to ensure the safety and rights of the citizens engaged in peaceful protests.”

Standing Rock: Police Arrest 120+ Water Protectors as Dakota Access Speeds...

On Saturday over 100 people were arrested at a peaceful march after they were confronted by police in riot gear, carrying assault rifles.

On Strip Searches And Press Freedom In North Dakota

The free press should now focus a fierce spotlight on the standoff at Standing Rock - a critical front in the global struggle to combat global warming and fight for climate justice.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chair: Obama’s Legacy Rests on Whether He...

A decision on whether the pipeline can proceed under the river rests with the Army Corps of Engineers.

VIDEO: Report from Standing Rock

100+ Militarized Police Deployed Against Native American Water Protectors.

Journalist Amy Goodman to Turn Herself in to North Dakota Authorities

The Committee to Protect Journalists has said that the warrant is "a transparent attempt to intimidate reporters from covering protests of significant public interest."

How to Support Standing Rock and Confront What it Means to...

Moving towards decolonization allows us to reckon with the violence of our collective inheritance and commit to healing, restoring and transforming our present.

Putting Their Bodies On The (Pipe)Line

From a small boat bobbing in the ocean to the growing resistance camps in North Dakota, the climate movement is on the rise.

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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA

“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”

David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.

Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections

Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.