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More Bakken resistance

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Katharine

NoBakken Jessica Reznicek & Ruby Montoya speak at ICPL 8-26-17 “It’s not over” Published on Aug 5, 2017 Daniel Sheehan gives an overview of the legal battle ahead for the Dakota Access pipeline protesters and the deep political and military … Continue reading →

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Miriam Kashia, October 6, 2016, Press-Citizen, Bakken Resistance

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katharine

Dakota Access pipeline protests are protecting life The rosy dawn rises above a sea of tents and teepees across the land at the confluence of the Missouri and the Cannonball rivers. The sacred fire burns where native people and their … Continue reading →

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Stephen Dykstra op ed CR Gazette 2 May 2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Katharine

Much has been said since the Iowa Utilities Board approved the Bakken pipeline in Iowa this spring. Indeed, the project poses many environmental and health risks; it also illustrates how the opinions of a select few can override the concerns … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Register 2/22/16 Bakken News

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Katharine

Foes vow to fight if Bakken pipeline approved Opponents of the proposed Bakken oil pipeline are pledging an all-out fight if Iowa regulators approve the project, launching a court battle and engaging in community activism that could result in some protesters trying to block construction … Continue reading →

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Bakken Resistance photos

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katharine

Photos – Bakken Resistance Miriam, Georgiane and Jan S. protest in Des Moines:   Grannies at the courthouse – MS Stand: Resistance at the Mississippi: Ann Christenson arrested at the Mississippi: Video begins with Miriam Kashia Resistance – July 20, … Continue reading →

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Climate Protests 2014-5

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katharine

Paris Climate Summit 2015 local demonstration Thanks, Miriam, Linda, Janet, Becky, Becky & Donna. You rock! Pipeline hearing draws hundreds in Boone:   Oct 14 on the ped mall: 10/14/2015 article in the DI: http://daily-iowan.com/2015/10/14/climate-on-the-mind-locally%e2%80%a8/ Climate on the mind locally
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PC Article 11/13/2015 on Bakken Hearings

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Katharine

http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/politics/2015/11/12/emotions-high-bakken-pipeline-debated/75580970/?from=global&sessionKey=IGcy2ROx2Bx2BAax2FhNqPjvq05I4rUVcx2FNzBY-18x2dbsQi3miQnzVCebRgM0lqDAx3Dx3Dx2BrxxNajGQb9oc72NacBDbgwx3Dx3D-7OiaAuMyZ0DZnpDlwH5hggx3Dx3D-BSbDHxx3VpNx2BzSS4fs9Qckgx3Dx3D&autologin=ExxkoQVJGF1yApIWOtLjQgZCu2TqBf3aFwcC4l78byTEx3D (Pictures at end.) BOONE, Ia. – Hundreds of people cheered, whistled, applauded and groaned Thursday as an exhaustive daylong public hearing kicked off deliberations on a proposed crude oil pipeline that would pass through 18 Iowa counties. Emotions ran high among … Continue reading →

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LaVerne Johnson 11-5-2015 LTE Press-Citizen

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Katharine

Boone pipeline not a done deal Boone County supervisors deserve an “attaboy” for passing the resolution against the pipeline. Even though the pipeline is rigged and greased, the pipeline is not a done deal. Let’s get a grip on reality. … Continue reading →

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Hughie Tweedy LTE PC, 6/16/15

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Katharine

The company trying to buy right-of-ways for the Bakken pipeline offered Mr. Tweedy a $2500 teenage prostitute. That guy should be jailed. Anyway, I thought we should certainly include Mr. Tweedy as a friend and hope he hangs tough. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Moral, ethical issues with Bakken Pipeline

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Katharine

PC op ed by Jane Yoder-Short 6-1-15 Moral, ethical issues with Bakken Pipeline “A corporation, essentially, is a pile of money to which a number of persons have sold their moral allegiance.” — Wendell Berry What does it cost to … Continue reading →

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