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Dakota Access Pipeline
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'Protesters as terrorists': growing number of states turn anti-pipeline activism into a crime
Conservative lawmakers have put forward laws criminalizing protests that disrupt the construction and operation of pipelines in at least 18 states since 2017.
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Louisiana and Minnesota Introduce Anti-Protest Bills Amid Fights Over Bayou Bridge and Enbridge Pipelines
The Louisiana House of Representatives has introduced new legislation aimed at criminalizing the activities of groups protesting the extraction, burning, and transport of oil and gas.
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The Assault on Environmental Protest
More than 50 state bills that would criminalize protest, deter political participation, and curtail freedom of association have been introduced across the country in the past two years.
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What Happened After Standing Rock?
For many people, tearing down the camp was just the beginning.
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Act Out! [151] - Battle in the Bayou: On the Front Lines of the Latest Fight Against Big Oil
This week on Act Out! Speaking to organizers and residents in the Bayou, we'll dive into the rich and diverse history of those fighting the Bayou Bridge Pipeline – and how people are coming together to build a future outside of the toxic industries that have defined Louisiana.
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Resistance and Arrests In Louisiana As Fed Court Halts Bayou Bridge Pipeline Construction
New direct action resistance and arrests, along with legal roadblocks, are elevating the Bayou Bridge Pipeline to a level of national discussion reminiscent of the Dakota Access Pipeline conflict of 2016.
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As New Pipelines Get Built, More People Are Standing In the Way
From lockdowns and physical protests to legal challenges and other creative tactics, citizens are stepping up to hold pipeline companies accountable for their actions, and for their lies.
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Leaked Documents Reveal Counterterrorism Tactics Used at Standing Rock to "Defeat Pipeline Insurgencies"
A shadowy international mercenary and security firm known as TigerSwan targeted the movement opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline with military-style counterterrorism measures, collaborating closely with police in at least five states.
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The Dakota Access Pipeline Has Sprung Two Leaks – And It Hasn't Even Started Operating Yet
It didn't take long for detractors of the Dakota Access Pipeline to have their fears met, with reports surfacing that the facility sprung two leaks in March, and one in April, leaking more than 100 gallons of oil before it was contained.
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Under Activist Pressure, Portland Agrees to End All Corporate Investments
In a sweeping move that follows a wave of divestment activism in Portland, Oregon, and across the country, the Portland City Council voted to pull all of the city's investments in corporate bonds and securities.
