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Pope Francis: "Never been such a clear need for science" to protect the planet

November 29, 2016
By Brady Dennis
Washington Post

Pope Francis this week implored world leaders not to postpone the implementation of global environmental pacts, an appeal that appeared aimed at President-elect Donald Trump’s vows to end the United States’ leading role in combating climate change.

The pope’s remarks came during a gathering of scientists at the Vatican,...

North Dakota pipeline protest (photos)

By Stephanie Keith
Reuters
November 28, 2016

View a slideshow of photos by photographer Stephanie Keith:

http://in.reuters.com/news/picture/north-dakota-pipeline-protest?articleId=INRTST0OT&slideId=1163335901

Senator Reid, Standing Rock Sen. Reid on Standing Rock (Video)

November 28, 2016
C-SPAN

Watch the video:

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4632844/senator-reid-standing-rock

 

Neil Young Begs Obama To Step In, End Violence At Standing Rock

“We will be going back to support the water protectors again.

By Maxwell Strachan, Senior Editor
The Huffington Post
November 28, 2016

Neil Young and his girlfriend, Daryl Hannah, published an open letter on Monday calling for President Barack Obama to do...

Standing Rock is a new turn in Christian ties with native Americans

November 27, 2016
By Erasmus
The Economist

WHATEVER the final result of the huge, long-running protests by native Americans against the Dakota Access Pipeline, the demonstrations will surely be remembered as a landmark in relations between organised religion, Christianity in particular, and indigenous people. Along with representatives of over 200 indigenous groups from across...

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reacts to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Eviction Notice

Full title:

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reacts to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Eviction Notice: Your Letter Makes a Grave & Dangerous Mistake

By Levi Rickert
Native News Online
November 26, 2016

Officials to Close Standing Rock Protest Campsite

November 26, 2016
By Christopher Mele
New York Times

Citing public safety concerns, federal officials plan to close access to a campsite where demonstrators have protested the construction of a crude oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota and create a “free speech zone.”

Thanksgiving Blessings Following a Peace Vigil for Clergy at Standing Rock

Letter by Wendy Johnson
November 25, 2016

Dear Dharma friends, teachers and family,

I write you a day after the annual celebration of Thanksgiving, always a holiday of mixed blessing as well as one of love and awareness, so necessary now in these post election times.

At Standing Rock and Beyond, What Is to Be Done?

November 25, 2016
By Eric Martin
The Stone
New York Times

Near Cannon Ball, N.D. — “We love you!” yelled someone from our line, linked arm in arm.

It's cowboy cops cavalry against peaceful Indians and their Anglo supporters at Standing Rock

The corporate media meanwhile, have been for the most part shameless and useless in this enormous conflict between native people and the state.

By Dave Lindorff
Nation of Change
November 25, 2016

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