What Standing Rock tells us about civil disobedience
The militarized response to communities of color signals a possible double standard in law enforcement’s acceptance of civil disobedience.
Bernie Sanders’ surprise speech outside the White House on rejecting Dakota pipeline & Trump
“Today we are saying it is time for a new approach to the Native American people, not to run a pipeline through their land.”
Dwindling salmon and treaty rights in the Puget Sound.
Environmental Health News has investigated these Native American efforts to reclaim their culture by, in part, fighting to preserve important cultural touchstones like water and salmon.
Trump surrogate cites Japanese internment camps as precedent for Muslim registry
“We need to protect America first.”
Video shows wild buffalo held without food or water near Dakota Access Pipeline construction...
Reports claim that the buffalo are being held without access to food or water.
Final phase of Dakota access construction delayed pending discussion with Sioux Tribe
The US Army Corps of Engineers have announced that they will delay granting Dakota Access the necessary easements to drill under Lake Oahe and the Missouri River until “discussion and analysis” with the Standing Rock Sioux can take place.
ICC report accuses CIA of committing war crimes
While investigating allegations of torture and forced rectal feedings committed by CIA officers, the ICC is currently determining whether to prosecute any U.S. citizens responsible for committing war crimes.
Trump protests could be the start of a new civil rights era
Social change begins in the streets with citizen activism, but it’s important to realize this chapter of history is unlike any that has come before.
Republicans responsible for voter suppression in 2016
With a Republican majority currently held in all three branches, there will most likely be a lot more barriers and restrictions in the times ahead.
Leader of the Standing Rock Sioux on prayers and a President Trump
“We’re about protecting our future. And that’s what he should be about.”