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Act Out! [92] - Why Texas Politics Matter To You & The Pipeline Fight in Your Backyard

Act Out! [92] - Why Texas Politics Matter To You & The Pipeline Fight in Your Backyard
Wed, 12/14/2016 - by Eleanor Goldfield
This article originally appeared on Occupy.com

This week, we look at politics in Texas and why it matters to you. Next, an Army veteran walks us through her time at Standing Rock. Here are a few pipelines that are not DAPL – and which you could be fighting, possibly even in your own backyard. Finally, Chris Hedges offers a ray of hope through the clouds of depressive realism.

Site list:

http://bit.ly/ActOut90

nodaplsolidarity.org

facebook.com/resistaim

beyondextremeenergy.org

 

 
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Paul Blair replied on

I hate that you trashed Texas politics in your last episode. But I really hate that it was necessary. Keep speaking to truth and we Texas activists will be there right along side of you! Thank you Eleanor, for all you do.

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