Tsunami of Outrage, Vows of Resistance Follow Trump’s Pipeline Order
By Lauren McCauley, Common Dreams
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed executive orders advancing the controversial Keystone XL (KXL) and Dakota Access (DAPL) pipelines, prompting a tsunami of outrage and vows of bold resistance from the Indigenous activists, climate campaigners, and countless others who have fought against these projects.
Tribes Secure Limited Victory with Partial Halt on Dakota Pipeline
By Lauren McCauley, Common Dreams
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday reportedly denied an emergency request for a restraining order filed by the Standing Rock Sioux, however, the hearing is being seen as a partial victory for the tribe.