Author: Rising Tide North America

21 People Who Took Action to Stop the Dept. of Interior’s Complicity in Extractive Practices Were Arrested. We’re now raising funds for legal and jail support. Please Donate ASAP!

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This was a grassroots action. None of the groups involved have deep pockets. Your donation makes support for these brave people possible. Follow these instructions to ensure your donation is earmarked to go to support the 22 people arrested on Monday, April 18th at the Department of the Interior off

Rising Tide North America led over 1000 to the Dept. of Interior from Lafayette Park. At least 300 occupied the lobby initially. 22 arrested! Jail support asks coming soon!

dc rising tide: Action at the Department of Interior!
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Residents from Gulf Coast, Appalachia and interior West join students and climate justice activists in calling for more action on extractive industry.For Immediate Release

Tar Sands mega-trucks hit roadblock in Montana. Judges halts road turn-out construction.
Now we have to stop them coming up the Columbia River

Judge stops construction of big-rig turnouts in western Montana
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Peaceful Uprising activist being put in police car after being arrested at the Dept. of Interior sit-in. She looks happy to be part of this movement. Click “like” if you feel the same way.

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